Houston Dynamo FC loan defender Sam Vines to San Diego FC

HOUSTON (Sept. 2, 2026) – Houston Dynamo FC defender Sam Vines has been loaned to San Diego FC through the 2026 season, with an option for San Diego to extend the loan through 2027, both clubs announced today. In return, Houston will receive a third-round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft. 

Vines signed with the Dynamo as a free agent in March 2026 and made his Dynamo debut on April 4, versus Seattle Sounders FC. The 27-year-old has totaled four appearances in all competitions for the Club, including a start in U.S. Open Cup action against USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive FC. 

Prior to joining Houston, Vines spent two stints with the Colorado Rapids (2018-21 and 2024-26) and a three-year tenure with Royal Antwerp FC in Belgium (2021-23). 

Houston currently sits second in the Western Conference with 39 points and a 12-7-3 (W-L-D) record. Over the past 16 matches, the Dynamo have posted a 10-3-3 (W-L-D) record for 33 points over that stretch. Notably, Houston recently tied a league-record with a five-match shutout victory streak and held opponents scoreless for an impressive 485 minutes, the second-longest run over the last decade for the Dynamo. 

TRANSACTION: Houston Dynamo FC have loaned defender Sam Vines to San Diego FC through the 2026 season, with an option for San Diego to extend the loan through 2027. In return, Houston will receive a third-round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft. 

SAM VINES BIO: 

NAME: Sam Vines 

POSITION: Defender 

DATE OF BIRTH: May 31, 1999 (27) 

BIRTHPLACE: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA 

HEIGHT: 5 ft. 10 in. 

WEIGHT: 150 Ibs. 

PREVIOUS CLUB: Houston Dynamo FC 

FIFA NATIONALITY: USA