MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
Player to Watch
Quakes midfielder Vako currently leads the club in shots (15) and co-leads in shots on goal (7, Hoesen), goals (2, Hoesen) and assists (2, Eriksson).
Breaking the Tie
The Quakes and the Dynamo are currently tied with four points in the Western Conference standings. Both clubs have played four games to date.
Points from a Distance
With the result last Saturday in Philadelphia, San Jose has already earned as many points in the Eastern Time Zone in 2018 (0-0-1) as they did in six matches in 2017 (0-5-1).
Sharing the Load
San Jose and Houston make up two of the five teams in the Western Conference that have five or more goal scorers (Kansas City, LA Galaxy, Real Salt Lake).
Debut
Quakes defender Joel Qwiberg made his MLS debut against the Philadelphia Union on April 7, starting and playing 58 minutes.
Settling In
Quakes midfielder Magnus Eriksson scored the first goal of his MLS career against the Philadelphia Union on April 7. He has now tallied a goal or assist in three consecutive matches.
Home Field Advantage
The Quakes will look to continue their form at home against the Dynamo, tallying a 6-4-1 record since their first matchup in the Bay Area on May 22, 2008.