Houston Dynamo FC will travel to PayPal Park on Saturday, May 24, 2025, to face the san Jose Earthquakes. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. CT. Dynamo fans can watch the game live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Dynamo’s Recent Form and Past Dominance

The Dynamo enter the match on the heels of two consecutive shutout victories in MLS play.They also boast an undefeated record in their last three encounters with San Jose. Historically, Houston holds a significant advantage in regular season play, with a 19-10-4 (WLD) record against the Earthquakes.

Coaching Giants Collide

Saturday’s match features a compelling subplot: a face-off between two of the most accomplished coaches in MLS history.Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen and earthquakes head coach Bruce Arena both rank among the top ten in all-time MLS coaching wins. Arena leads the pack with 267 victories, while Olsen currently sits in seventh place with 146.

Recapping Houston’s Recent Success

Houston is coming off a 2-0 road victory against FC Dallas in the Texas Derby. Defender Griffin Dorsey and midfielder Jack McGlynn, both named to the MLSSoccer.com Team of the matchday, scored in the second half. Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond recorded three saves,securing Houston’s sixth clean sheet of the season. This victory marked Houston’s first road win of the season and their first win in Frisco since 2011.

prior to the Dallas match, Houston defeated Minnesota United FC 2-0 at Shell Energy Stadium, with goals from defender Pablo Ortiz and felipe Andrade. this victory marked back-to-back clean sheet wins for the Dynamo.

McGlynn Earns National Team Call-Up

Adding to the Dynamo’s positive momentum, midfielder Jack McGlynn was recently named to the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) training camp roster. He is preparing for the upcoming June friendlies and the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. The camp begins in Chicago on June 1.

Earthquakes’ Current Form

The Earthquakes are currently undefeated in their last six matches in regular season action,most recently drawing 0-0 with the New England Revolution. They sit eighth in the Western Conference with 18 points and a 5-6-3 (WLD) record. Cristian Arango and josef Martinez have spearheaded their attack, combining for 15 goals this season.

Past Encounters: Dynamo Dominate

Houston and San Jose faced off twice last season,with the Dynamo winning both matches. Houston secured a 2-1 victory at Shell Energy Stadium before completing the season series sweep with a 1-0 road win in San Jose. Defender franco Escobar scored the game-winning goal in the home victory,while Steres netted the lone goal in the road win. The victory at Shell Energy Stadium marked Houston’s 100th triumph in league play at the venue.

Bond’s History Against san Jose

Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond has a history of strong performances against the Earthquakes. During his time with the LA Galaxy, Bond recorded 12 saves in a 1-0 shutout victory in 2021. This performance marked the second-most saves by a goalkeeper in a single game in Galaxy history, and the most ever in a shutout win for the club.

Looking Ahead

Following the match against San Jose, Houston will travel to face NYCFC on Wednesday, May 28, at Yankee Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT. Fans can follow the action live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.