Coach Owen Coyle has left the Houston Dynamo to be closer to his family in Europe, the club announced Wednesday.

The Owen Coyle era in Houston has come to an abrupt end.

The Houston Dynamo have parted ways with the second-year coach, the club announced Wednesday, with Coyle citing a desire to be closer to his family in Europe. The 49-year-old Scotland native leaves MLS with a 14-21-11 record over two seasons.

“I asked [Dynamo president Chris Canetti] if I could speak with him today and I explained to him the challenge of being away from my family and how we all want the best for Houston Dynamo," Coyle said in a news release. "I’d like to thank the Dynamo supporters, who have been outstanding. We have a brilliant club, and I have no doubt success is just around the corner."

The Dynamo hired Coyle in December 2014 after Dominic Kinnear — the club's coach since its 2006 inception — departed to take over the San Jose Earthquakes.

Owen Coyle, Houston Dynamo agree to part ways: https://t.co/THYqOjnYgZ — Houston Dynamo (@HoustonDynamo) May 26, 2016

Coyle, who previously managed clubs including Wigan, Bolton and Burnley, led the Dynamo to an eighth-place finish in the Western Conference in his first season. Houston sits last in the West through 12 matches this year at 3-7-2.

"It is unfortunate that we were unable to achieve the goals we set forth together and that we find ourselves mutually parting ways as a result of many professional and personal circumstances," Canetti said. "Without a doubt, Owen brought many great qualities to the club since his arrival 18 months ago and made a positive impression on the people around him."

Assistant coaches Wade Barrett, Paul Caffrey and Paul Rogers will manage the Dynamo for Saturday's match at the Vancouver Whitecaps. Sandy Stewart, Coyle's longtime assistant, also has chosen to leave the club.