Munie Goal Lifts Earthquakes Past Dynamo at PayPal Park

Decisive Strike Defines Match

San Jose Earthquakes captured a narrow 1-0 victory over visiting Houston Dynamo FC on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at PayPal Park. The result hinged entirely on a single moment of precision in the first half, as Daniel Munie found the back of the net to separate the two sides.

First Half Action

The decisive goal arrived in the 38th minute. Munie broke through for San Jose, converting his chance to give the home side a slender lead. Despite Houston’s efforts to equalize before the interval, the Earthquakes held firm, preserving their one-goal advantage as the teams headed into halftime.

Key Performances

While the scoreline was tight, individual performances highlighted key contributions from both rosters. For San Jose, Eduard Löwen led the attacking charge with three total shots. Goalkeeper Angus Gunn was instrumental in maintaining the shutout, making six crucial saves to deny Houston any scoring opportunities.

Houston’s Mateusz Bogusz also registered three total shots for the visitors, but he lacked the support needed to breach the Earthquakes’ defense. The Dynamo were unable to generate sufficient pressure to force a turnover or find an equalizer.

Post-Game Records

The win improves San Jose’s record to 12-5-8. Houston drops to 13-4-8 following the defeat. The match concluded with no further goals, leaving the final tally at 1-0 in favor of the Earthquakes.

Sources

ESPN