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Houston and San Jose Play 0-0 in Heat

8/30/2026

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Summary

Dynamo Secure Draw

Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes played to a 0-0 draw in Houston on Saturday.
Goalkeepers Angus Gunn and Jonathan Bond each recorded shutouts, with Gunn making no saves and Bond making four.
The Earthquakes ended a four-game losing streak but remain winless since the World Cup break.
Houston remains second in the Western Conference with a 10-3-3 home record and eight unbeaten home games.

Summary

Coliseum Cools Fans

A Weather Service issued an extreme heat advisory warning 94°F temperatures and a 104°F heat index at kickoff.
Coliseum officials allowed unlimited non-metallic water bottles and installed refill stations.
Free ice cups and cool-air fans were provided at entrance gates.
Shade tents and shaded areas were set up at First Aid Gate 1, Heritage Concourse, and Olympic Plaza.

History

Historical Context

The 1996 Summer Olympics opened in Atlanta on July 19, 1996, during July’s typically high temperatures and amid the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. Modern MLS matches such as the Houston Dynamo vs. San Jose Earthquakes draw on that experience, installing misting stations and water refill points to protect players and fans in a 94°F advisory.

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Dynamo Secure Draw

Houston Dynamo and San Jose Earthquakes played to a 0-0 draw in Houston on Saturday.
Goalkeepers Angus Gunn and Jonathan Bond each recorded shutouts, with Gunn making no saves and Bond making four.
The Earthquakes ended a four-game losing streak but remain winless since the World Cup break.
Houston remains second in the Western Conference with a 10-3-3 home record and eight unbeaten home games.

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