Owen Coyle has been named the new manager of the Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo.

The former Burnley and Bolton manager admitted it was “nice to be wanted” after securing his first coaching job in a year. Coyle left his post as Wigan manager in December 2013 after three defeats in a week left the Latics 14th in the Championship table.

The 48-year-old is understood to have signed a three-year contract with the Texan franchise.

“First and foremost I’m thankful for the opportunity to come to the Houston Dynamo,” Coyle told the club’s official website. “It is nice to be wanted by a fantastic club and I feel we have a great opportunity to put a team on the pitch that is pleasing on the eye and can win games.

“I’ve been watching Houston Dynamo for many years and I know the atmosphere of the supporters.

“The league is thriving and the opportunity to join a big club like the Dynamo is very exciting for me.”