Major League Soccer Gameweek 25
San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 0 FT Houston Dynamo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' Bruce Arena
19' Beau Leroux
38' Daniel Munie (Beau Leroux)
HT
↓ Diadie Samassekou ↑Héctor Herrera 65'
69' ↓ N.Tsakiris ↑Ian Harkes
69' ↓ Beau Leroux ↑Nick Fernandez
Agustin Resch 75'
↓ Ibrahim Aliyu ↑Nick Markanich 77'
↓ Duncan McGuire ↑Matthew Arana 78'
82' ↓ Eduard Löwen ↑Jack·Skahan
82' ↓ Ousseni Bouda ↑Luka Jovanovic
↓ Felipe·De Andrade Vieira ↑Franco Negri 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Angus Gunn 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Jack Jasinski 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Daniel Munie 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Dave Romney 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Benjamin Kikanovic 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Ronaldo Vieira 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduard Löwen 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jamar Ricketts
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nikolas Tsakiris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Beau Leroux
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Forwards
Ousseni Bouda
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Francesco Montali 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Paul Marie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítor Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noel Buck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Jovanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Houston Dynamo
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
52
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Felipe
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Resch
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Artur
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
82
Passes
2
Duels
Lucas Halter
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lawrence Ennali 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Aliyu Ibrahim
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Mateusz Bogusz
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Diadie Samassékou 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Forwards
Duncan McGuire
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Guilherme
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
69
Passes
15
Duels
BENCH
Blake Gillingham
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Franco Negri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antônio Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Rivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duane Holmes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Héctor Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Bouzat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicholas Markanich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
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
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Houston Dynamo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 21 GD: 0
P: 20 GD: +7
P: 20 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 19 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -26
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +33
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +1
P: 27 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
San Jose Earthquakes
Houston Dynamo
San Jose Earthquakes
Houston Dynamo
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
San Jose Steals the Points in Tactical Slog Against Houston
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A textbook smash-and-grab at PayPal Park saw the hosts absorb immense pressure before landing a singular knockout blow to leapfrog their Western Conference rivals.
Tactical Gridlock
The San Jose Earthquakes and the Houston Dynamo entered PayPal Park separated by just a single point in the standings, raising the Stakes for this critical regular-season matchup. The early phases were defined by a rigid chess match in the middle of the field. Houston immediately established their rhythm, dictating the tempo and suffocating the home side's attempts to build out from the back. The visitors ultimately dominated possession with 62 percent of the ball, forcing San Jose into a deep defensive block. Despite the territorial advantage, Houston struggled to find the final pass against a well-drilled Earthquakes defense. The Balance of the game felt entirely skewed toward the visitors, yet the scoreboard stubbornly refused to reflect their aesthetic superiority on the field.
The Singular Breakthrough
Football is rarely a game of pure justice, and the 38th minute provided a harsh reminder for the visitors. Against the run of play, San Jose orchestrated a rare foray into the attacking third. Beau Leroux found a pocket of space and delivered a precise pass to Daniel Munie, who made no mistake with the finish. It was a staggering moment of efficiency—the Earthquakes managed only one shot on target the entire game, and Munie made it count. This sudden goal completely altered the Intensity of the matchup. The Dynamo, who had been comfortably circulating the ball, suddenly found themselves chasing the game. For all their intricate passing and build-up play, the visitors lacked the clinical edge that Munie demonstrated in his solitary, game-defining moment.
Gunn Shuts the Door
The second half turned into a siege as Houston threw everything forward in search of an equalizer. The visitors recorded 11 total shots and forced five on target, putting immense pressure on the San Jose net. However, A. Gunn delivered an absolute masterclass between the pipes. The goalkeeper registered six crucial saves, acting as an impenetrable wall to preserve the narrow lead. A potential Upset in the flow of the match was thwarted entirely by Gunn's heroics and a backline that absorbed 17 free kicks and multiple corner routines. When the final whistle blew to confirm the 1-0 home victory, the Earthquakes had secured a massive result, bumping their points tally to 34 and jumping ahead of Houston in a tightly contested Western Conference playoff race.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for San Jose?
Daniel Munie scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute, assisted by Beau Leroux.
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.
Western Conference Crunch Match: Earthquakes Host Dynamo
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A genuine six-pointer at the top of the standings where Houston's momentum meets San Jose's desperate need for redemption.
The Setup
The Stakes are incredibly high as San Jose Earthquakes welcome Houston Dynamo to PayPal Park on September 13, 2026. This clash has massive implications for playoff seeding. A dismal Form rating tells the story of San Jose's spectacular mid-season collapse—four straight defeats have left them desperate and vulnerable. Conversely, Houston arrives riding a dominant three-match winning streak, sitting five points clear of their hosts in second place.
Key Battle
With a modest Stars rating on display, this clash hinges entirely on team cohesion rather than individual brilliance. The battle lines are drawn between a fragile home defense and an increasingly confident Houston midfield engine. San Jose must tighten their shape collectively, or the visiting playmakers will dictate the tempo effortlessly and tear them apart on the counter.
Our Prediction
Despite the home side clinging to a slight probability edge, the momentum clearly belongs to the visitors. An off-the-charts Balance rating points to a tightly contested affair. We expect a highly entertaining 2-2 draw, with Houston exploiting gaps early and San Jose scrambling late to salvage a crucial point.