San Jose Earthquakes Defeat Houston Dynamo 2-0: Arango and Judd Lead the Way
The San Jose Earthquakes secured a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo, extending the Dynamo's winless streak to six games. Cristian Arango and Preston Judd each found the back of the net to lead San Jose to victory. Arango scored from close range after a well-executed back-heel pass from Judd in the 28th minute. Judd then added to the lead by redirecting a shot by Ian Harkes in the 64th minute.
Houston Dynamo managed to pull one back when Antônio Carlos scored with a header off a corner kick delivered by Jack McGlynn in the 72nd minute. Despite their efforts, the Dynamo fell short as San Jose's defense held strong. San Jose goalkeeper Daniel made three crucial saves to secure the clean sheet.
The previous encounter between these two teams ended in a 3-3 draw on May 24. This victory marks an important win for the San Jose Earthquakes as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the MLS standings. The Dynamo will look to bounce back from this defeat and end their winless streak in the upcoming matches.