How to watch today's Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Houston Dynamo host San Jose Earthquakes at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston on Saturday.

This clash in the MLS Western Conference playoff race is crucial, as Houston currently sit just outside the playoff spots, while San Jose hold the final playoff place, separated by three points. 

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes online - TV channels & live streams

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Houston Dynamo FC vs San Jose Earthquakes kick-off time

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Shell Energy Stadium

The match will be played at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston on Saturday, with kick-off at 8.30 pm ET for fans in the US. 

Team news & squads

Houston Dynamo FC vs San Jose Earthquakes lineups

Houston Dynamo FC

4-3-3

Formation

3-4-3

SJE

31

J. Bond

22

P. Ortiz

3

Antonio Carlos

36

F. Andrade

25

G. Dorsey

6

Artur

27

S. Kowalczyk

30

Junior Urso

21

J. McGlynn

10

E. Ponce

9

O. Lingr

42

Daniel

5

D. Munie

18

R. Roberts

12

D. Romney

2

J. Ricketts

6

I. Harkes

14

M. Kaye

22

D. Jones

19

P. Judd

10

C. Espinoza

9

C. Arango

3-4-3

SJE

HOU

-Line up

• 31

  J. Bond

• 22

  P. Ortiz

  13’

• 3

  Antonio Carlos

  72’

• 36

  F. Andrade

• 25

  G. Dorsey

  82’

• 6

  Artur

• 27

  S. Kowalczyk

  58’

• 30

  Junior Urso

  58’

• 21

  J. McGlynn

  21’

  72’

• 10

  E. Ponce

  35’

• 9

  O. Lingr

  82’

Substitutes

• 8

  A. Bassi

  82’

• 24

  O. Awodesu

• 2

  F. Escobar

• 14

  D. Holmes

  58’

• 4

  E. Bartlow

  13’

• 5

  D. Steres

• 1

  J. Maurer

• 12

  T. Olusanya

  82’

• 11

  L. Ennali

  58’

Manager

• B. Olsen

SJE

-Line up

• 42

  Daniel

• 5

  D. Munie

• 18

  R. Roberts

  90’ + 3’

• 12

  D. Romney

• 2

  J. Ricketts

  85’

• 6

  I. Harkes

• 14

  M. Kaye

  30’

  46’

• 22

  D. Jones

  28’

• 19

  P. Judd

  64’

  65’

• 10

  C. Espinoza

  55’

  79’

• 9

  C. Arango

  28’

  79’

Substitutes

• 11

  O. Bouda

  65’

• 36

  E. Edwards Jr.

• 34

  B. Leroux

• 37

  R. Vieira

  46’

• 25

  M. Floriani

• 17

  J. Martinez

  79’

• 20

  N. Fernandez

• 4

  B. Wilson

  85’

• 21

  N. Buck

  79’

Manager

• B. Arena

Houston Dynamo FC team news

Houston Dynamo come into this fixture after a mixed recent run: they are unbeaten in six matches, including draws with Vancouver and Toronto, but have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in most games. Key player Jack McGlynn leads the team in shots on target and assists, supported by forwards Ezequiel Ponce and Artur.

The Dynamo have no significant new injury concerns and will field a near full-strength team with a solid defensive base and an attack looking for more clinical finishing. 

San Jose Earthquakes team news

San Jose Earthquakes are coming off a 2-1 home defeat to San Diego FC, but have shown flashes of attacking quality through stars like Josef Martinez, who tops the team's scoring chart, and Cristian Arango. Preston Judd and Cristian Espinoza provide further offensive options, while the defense has been vulnerable at times.

The manager, Bruce Arena, has a full squad available with no major injury or suspension issues reported, and will aim to consolidate their position in the playoffs with a result on the road.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

HOU

Last 5 matches

SJE

3

Wins

1

Draw

1

Win

• San Jose Earthquakes

  3

  -

  3

  Houston Dynamo FC

• San Jose Earthquakes

  0

  -

  1

  Houston Dynamo FC

• Houston Dynamo FC

  2

  -

  1

  San Jose Earthquakes

• Houston Dynamo FC

  4

  -

  1

  San Jose Earthquakes

• San Jose Earthquakes

  2

  -

  1

  Houston Dynamo FC

11

Goals scored

7

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

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