San Jose Earthquakes - Houston Dynamo FC

San Jose Earthquakes host Houston Dynamo FC on 13 September 2026 for this Major League Soccer matchday 25 encounter. The Earthquakes arrive with renewed momentum following a 3-2 victory over San Diego FC, a result that helps steady their form after a challenging mid-August period. Conversely, Houston Dynamo FC travel to PayPal Park carrying consistent defensive discipline, underscored by their recent 2-1 win against Real Salt Lake. Their path to this fixture has been marked by a resilient run that keeps them competitive in the standings as they look to build on their recent successes.

These two sides last met on 30 August 2026, playing out a tense 0-0 draw in the first leg of this tie. With the aggregate level, the pressure shifts to the expected XI led by Preston Judd for the hosts and Ibrahim Aliyu for the visitors. Both sides must now navigate the tactical demands of this decisive second leg to determine who secures the advantage.