Major League Soccer Gameweek 22
Houston Dynamo 0 - 0 FT San Jose Earthquakes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
R. Roberts 58'
61' ↓ F. Negri ↑I. Aliyu
↓ D. Romney ↑M. Floriani 69'
↓ P. Marie ↑P. Judd 73'
↓ B. Leroux ↑N. Fernandez 73'
75' ↓ H. Herrera ↑D. McGuire
↓ J. Ricketts ↑J. Jasinski 82'
83' ↓ Felipe Andrade ↑D. Holmes
90'+1 ↓ J. McGlynn ↑A. Bouzat
↓ E. Lowen ↑Vitor Costa 90'+1
↓ N. Tsakiris ↑I. Harkes 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Houston Dynamo
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Felipe 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Antônio Carlos
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Agustin Resch 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Franco Negri 
GHOST
15
Actions
15
Actions
61
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Midfielders
Artur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Héctor Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Lawrence Ennali 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jack McGlynn 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
45%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Guilherme
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Mateusz Bogusz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Blake Gillingham 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sam Vines
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Sviatchenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duane Holmes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diadie Samassékou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Bouzat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aliyu Ibrahim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duncan McGuire
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicholas Markanich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Angus Gunn
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
97
Minutes
Defenders
Daniel Munie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dave Romney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Reid Roberts
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Paul Marie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Ronaldo Vieira 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
62
Passes
7
Duels
Beau Leroux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Jamar Ricketts
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
Nikolas Tsakiris
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
54
Passes
3
Duels
Eduard Löwen
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Ousseni Bouda 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Francesco Montali
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Max Floriani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Jasinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítor Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Preston Judd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Jovanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2026 | Houston Dynamo | 0 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 08/24/2025 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 05/25/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 - 3 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | Earthquakes Stadium |
| 07/18/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 0 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 03/31/2024 | Houston Dynamo | 2 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 06/22/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 4 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 04/02/2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 07/18/2022 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 2 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 04/10/2022 | Houston Dynamo | 4 - 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | PNC Stadium |
| 07/25/2021 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
08/30/2026
08/24/2025
05/25/2025
07/18/2024
03/31/2024
06/22/2023
04/02/2023
07/18/2022
04/10/2022
07/25/2021
Houston Dynamo Win
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -12
P: 18 GD: -27
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +14
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Houston Dynamo
San Jose Earthquakes
Houston Dynamo
San Jose Earthquakes
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stalemate in Texas: Bond Rescues Houston
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 18/100. A scoreless grind at Shell Energy Stadium leaves both Western Conference playoff contenders frustrated but firmly entrenched in the postseason hunt.
Early Tactical Chess
The visiting side arrived in Texas looking to dictate the rhythm, bringing a high Intensity rating to their pressing game from the opening exchanges. The visitors controlled possession seamlessly, pinning the hosts deep in their own half and forcing a slow, methodical tempo. Shell Energy Stadium witnessed a scrappy opening period where midfield battles completely trumped penalty box action. While the Californians moved the ball smoothly, stringing together over 500 passes throughout the night, they struggled to break down a resolute backline in those early minutes. The initial phase set the tone for a gritty, tactical affair rather than a free-flowing spectacle.
Bond's Wall and Aerial Pressure
The defining narrative of the night revolved around relentless set-piece pressure, with 10 combined corners heavily testing both defensive units. When the visitors finally carved open the defense, they found an impassable wall guarding the net. Jonathan Bond was the undisputed hero for Houston Dynamo, producing four crucial saves to keep the game deadlocked. Despite Cristian Espinoza and the San Jose Earthquakes attack generating a solid expected goals tally of 1.12 and firing four shots on target, they lacked the final clinical touch. The Balance of the match firmly tilted toward the visitors in the final third, yet they could not breach Bond's heroics.
A Point Proven
A single point apiece does little to drastically alter the upper echelons of the regular season table, reflecting a modest Stakes factor for this specific encounter. Houston failed to register a single shot on target all match, a deeply concerning metric that their coaching staff must address before their next fixture. Meanwhile, San Jose will rue their missed opportunities but can take solace in a dominant road performance and a clean sheet. The Upset Factor remained minimal, with a draw ultimately seeming the most logical conclusion to a night where sheer defensive stubbornness vastly outweighed attacking flair.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Houston Dynamo's season?
A point keeps them fourth with 28 points, but failing to register a single shot on target highlights serious offensive struggles they must fix immediately.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Fight Beckons in Texas
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. A crucial top-four clash that could make or break championship aspirations for both sides in the congested upper echelon of the MLS table.
The Setup
When Houston Dynamo welcome San Jose Earthquakes to Shell Energy Stadium on August 30, 2026, the MLS title race takes center stage. The hosts sit second with 38 points, just five clear of a dangerous San Jose outfit in fourth. Our evaluation of the Stakes points to a pivotal showdown with major championship implications. Houston bring serious momentum into this tie, boasting an intimidating Form rating backed by four impressive victories in their last five league outings. However, the visitors are renowned road warriors, having snatched five vital wins from seven away trips this season. With a combined average of 3.5 goals per game between these two attack-minded teams, the Balance of play suggests an open, end-to-end spectacle that neutrals will love. Both sides know that dropping points here could hand the initiative directly to their championship rivals.
Key Battle
This match will ultimately be decided in the rapid transition phases. Houston's possession-heavy midfield unit must find a way to crack a resilient San Jose backline that genuinely relishes absorbing pressure on the road. If the Dynamo commit too many bodies forward in search of an early breakthrough, the Earthquakes' clinical counter-attacking wingers will ruthlessly exploit the acres of space left behind. It is a classic tactical clash of styles where defensive discipline meets relentless attacking intent, and neither manager will want to blink first.
Our Expectation
We expect a 2-1 victory for the home side. San Jose will undoubtedly strike on the break, given their proven knack for securing away goals in hostile territory. However, Houston's current winning rhythm, coupled with their undeniable home-field advantage and vocal support, will ultimately overwhelm the visitors. Expect the hosts to snatch all three points in the dying stages of a breathless contest.