HOUSTON, TX (Thursday, March 25, 2010) -- The Houston Dynamo have signed midfielder Sammy Appiah, it was announced today. Appiah was selected in the third round of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft and will occupy the fourth and final developmental spot on the Dynamo roster.

A native of Obuasi, Ghana, Appiah turned 25 years old on Thursday. He will be available for selection for Saturday's MLS opener against FC Dallas.

Appiah appeared in nine of the Dynamo's 11 preseason games, mostly as a defensive midfielder. He comes to Houston after a four-year career at Boston University in which he totaled 11 goals and 10 assists and was named first-team all-America East in 2009. The durable midfielder played in all 78 games during his college career.

The Dynamo's home opener at Robertson Stadium is scheduled for April 1 against defending MLS Cup champion Real Salt Lake. Tickets for Dynamo games and the 2010 MLS All-Star Game at Houston's Reliant Stadium are available via Dynamo season ticket packages and mini plans at HoustonDynamo.com or by calling (713) 276-7500.

The Houston Dynamo are a Major League Soccer franchise that has won two MLS Cup championships in its first four seasons and represented the United States in four consecutive regional championships. For more information, log on to www.HoustonDynamo.com or call (713) 276-7500.