Ben Olsen
ussoccerplayers.com/player/olsen-benWhen Ben Olsen first entered Major League Soccer in 1998 with D.C. … Olsen was poised to take his game to the next level after 19 full international appearances and a successful stay in England on loan to Nottingham Forest, before a fractured ankle in March of 2001 put him out of action for the rest of the year.
USMNT players in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/usmnt-players-in-the-2024-concacaf-champions-cup.htmlUnfortunately for Ben Olsen & Co., the fixture catches the Dynamo at an awkward moment in terms of depth. … Olsen can still call on Coco Carrasquilla and Artur in central midfield and will need them to be sharp against Aidan Morris and Darlington Nagbe.
Champions League, Championship, and MLS round 33
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/09/champions-league-championship-and-mls-round-33.htmlIt was a big three points," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Stoke City's Daniel Johnson equalized in the 33rd and Ben Wilmot scored in the 62nd.
Leagues Cup matchday 1 Friday: Inter Miami wins at home, three games go to penalties
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/07/leagues-cup-matchday-1-inter-miami-wins-at-home-three-games-go-to-penalties.htmlWe just tied them on the road," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Sebastian Lletget put Dallas up again in the 75th with Ben Bender equalizing seven minutes into stoppage time.
MLS Week 5: Columbus scores six, St Louis and Seattle four in wins
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/03/mls-week-5-columbus-scores-six-st-louis-and-seattle-four-in-wins.htmlWe've been saying we are a work in progress and will continue to be," Gouston coach Ben Olsen said. … New England beat DC United 2-1 on the road, falling behind to a 45th minute Christian Benteke goal.
MLS Week 13: Red Bulls score four, Nashville beats Toronto
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/05/mls-week-13-red-bulls-score-four-nashville-beats-toronto.html"It was a little bit of the same script as last time we played them," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 12: FC Dallas beats Austin, Cincinnati wins in Columbus
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/05/mls-week-12-fc-dallas-beats-austin-cincinnati-wins-in-columbus.htmlThis was our most complete performance," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … DC responded with goals from Christian Benteke in the 19th and 44th.
MLS Week 11: Minnesota wins in Atlanta, Houston draws with St Louis
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/05/mls-week-11-minnesota-wins-in-atlanta-houston-draws-with-st-louis.htmlWe stopped the slide of losing and recorded a shutout," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 9: Score draws and a win for Inter Miami
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/04/mls-week-9-score-draws-and-a-win-for-inter-miami.htmlWe are disappointed because we did so much well over the course of the game," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Benji Kikanovic pulled a goal back for San Jose in the 58th.
MLS Week 6: Philadelphia shuts out Minnesota, Colorado beats LAFC
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/mls-week-6-philadelphia-shuts-out-minnesota-colorado-beats-lafc.html“It's really nice to get another three points, which is important, because we are on the road for the next couple of weeks," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 5: New England and Chicago draw, Red Bulls score four
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/mls-week-5-new-england-and-chicago-draw-red-bulls-score-four.htmlThe group just gave everything for each other tonight," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … United went ahead from a Christian Benteke goal in the 38th, but Joao Klauss converted a St Louis penalty in the 70th minute.
MLS Week 4: A late winner in Chicago and late reds across the league
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/mls-week-4-a-late-winner-in-chicago-and-late-reds-across-the-league.htmlWe made a lot of little plays that mattered in the box tonight, whether it was blocking a shot or helping your teammate," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Gladbach exits the DFB Pokal, Columbus advances in the Concacaf Champions Cup
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/gladbach-exits-the-dfb-pokal-columbus-advances-in-the-concacaf-champions-cup.htmlYou have to play really well in these tournaments with a bunch of champions," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 2: RSL beats LAFC, Inter Miami scores five
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/mls-week-2-rsl-beats-lafc-inter-miami-scores-five.htmlWe don’t like to lose, especially here at home," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Cincinnati vs Columbus in the East, LAFC vs Houston in the West
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/11/cincinnati-vs-columbus-in-the-east-lafc-vs-houston-in-the-west.htmlWe've been that dark horse," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Seattle, Houston, and Columbus advance to the MLS Conference semifinals
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/11/seattle-houston-and-columbus-advance-to-the-mls-conference-semifinals.htmlIt was a great night for the organization, to advance in the playoffs and continue this ride," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Four home wins in MLS round one game ones
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/10/four-home-wins-in-mls-round-one-game-ones.htmlI have been doing this long enough and it is very difficult to win playoff games," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 28: Four goals for Atlanta, Cincinnati shuts out NYCFC
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/08/mls-week-28-four-goals-for-atlanta-cincinnati-shuts-out-nycfc.htmlThis was certainly our most complete effort and just a really good night on both sides of the ball," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Panathinaikos trails in Champions League qualifying, Inter Miami and Houston win in US Open Cup semifinals, LAFC beats Colorado
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/08/panathinaikos-trails-in-champions-league-qualifying-inter-miami-and-houston-win-in-us-open-cup-semifinals-lafc-beats-colorado.htmlWe talked about creating a winning culture," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Four MLS teams advance to open Leagues Cup round of 32
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/08/four-mls-teams-advance-to-open-leagues-cup-round-of-32.htmlThe stats say it was an even game against arguably one of the best Mexican teams in their league, who won it last year," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Leagues Cup matchday 2 Tuesday: Inter Miami and Mazatlan advance, Dallas wins
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/07/leagues-cup-matchday-2-tuesday-inter-miami-and-mazatlan-advance-dallas-wins.htmlDisappointed in our response," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 20: Atlanta and NYCFC draw, Montreal beats Nashville, Cincinnati wins at Toronto, RSL beats St Louis
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/06/mls-week-20-atlanta-and-nycfc-draw-montreal-beats-nashville-and-cincinnati-wins-at-toronto.htmlIt was a long night," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Thursday's soccer news has the roundup of Week 20 in MLS, starting with Atlanta and NYCFC drawing 2-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
US Open Cup semifinalists, Dallas wins in MLS and LAFC draws with Atlanta
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/06/us-open-cup-semifinalists-dallas-wins-in-mls-and-lafc-draws-with-atlanta.htmlWe are trying to create a culture of winning," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 15: Montreal wins, New England and Chicago draw, Philadelphia beats NYCFC
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/05/mls-week-15-montreal-wins-new-england-and-chicago-draw-philadelphia-beats-nycfc.htmlI'm thrilled for the guys," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Kosi Thompson doubled Toronto's lead in the 72nd with DC's Christian Benteke pulling a goal back in the 87th minute.
MLS Week 14: St Louis scores four, Cincinnati wins at home, road loss for New England
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/05/mls-week-14-st-louis-scores-four-cincinnati-wins-at-home-road-loss-for-new-england.htmlI'm really happy with the point," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Christian Benteke put DC up in the 71st, Cristian Dajome doubled the lead in the 73rd, and Mateusz Klich finished off the goals in the 80th minute.