Houston Dynamo: Nico Lemoine shows the academy is working

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This week, the Houston Dynamo signed former academy product, Nico Lemoine. He helps to show that the academy project at the club is having an impact.

This week, the Houston Dynamo added another young prospect from the USL club, Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. Nico Lemoine arrives with the Dynamo in time for the MLS is Back tournament in Orlando in July and could be in line to travel with the squad. Primarily, though, he will focus on his development as he looks to carve out a role for himself in the squad.

Lemoine was a standout for the Dynamo under-19 Academy team. He joined the Toros in 2019 and scored his first goal against the Tulsa…