Jonathan Bond delivered another commanding performance between the posts on Saturday night, making four saves to keep San Jose off the scoresheet.

The English goalkeeper has been in outstanding form, recording his sixth clean sheet in his last seven starts for the Houston Dynamo.

The result moves Houston to 12 wins, 7 losses, and 3 draws on the season, as they continue to push for top honours in the Western Conference.

Bond had been riding a remarkable 485-minute scoreless streak before it was broken in a 2-1 road loss to St. Louis City, a defeat that also ended a nine-match unbeaten run for the Dynamo.

He bounced back emphatically on Saturday night, showing exactly why he remains one of the more dependable goalkeepers in the Western Conference this season.

On the other side of the field, San Jose goalkeeper Angus Gunn earned his first clean sheet of the campaign after a difficult start to life with the Earthquakes.

Gunn had conceded 18 goals across his first six appearances for San Jose, making Saturday’s shutout a much-needed confidence booster for the shot-stopper.

New signing Eduard Löwen made his first start for San Jose after being acquired from St. Louis City on Wednesday, bringing three goals and three assists to the team this season.

The Earthquakes came into the match in fourth place in the Western Conference, having suffered a heavy 5-1 home defeat to Minnesota United in their previous outing.

San Jose failed to gain any ground on second-place Houston with the draw, leaving both sides with work to do in the weeks ahead.

Houston will next travel to face Austin FC on Saturday, while San Jose head to Toronto FC on the same day in search of three crucial points.

The Dynamo will look to build on this solid defensive display and consolidate their position near the top of the Western Conference standings.

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