United, the Houston Dynamo, the New England Revolution and a dozen more of the league's 19 teams.

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Holden had spent the past four seasons with the Houston Dynamo winning the MLS Cup in 2006 and 2007.

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The LA Galaxy won the MLS Cup last night, beating the Houston Dynamo 1-0 in Los Angeles.

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As things became more stable, AEG sold off many of the franchises, and now hold just two: the LA Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo.

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After leaving Houston Dynamo, Holden signed for Bolton in January on a deal until the end of the season - and Coyle confirmed on Thursday he would be taking up an option to extend the deal until the end of next season.

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