2 Degrees of Separation
How Houston Dynamo FC and New York City FC Are Connected
CoachedDominic KinnearDominic Kinnear managed San Jose Earthquakes (2004–2005, 2015–2017) and Houston Dynamo FC (2006–2014).
Expansion DraftJason HernandezJason Hernandez was selected by New York City FC from San Jose Earthquakes in the 2014 expansion draft.
Houston Dynamo FC connects to New York City FC in 2 degrees through coaching and expansion draft. First, Houston Dynamo FC links to San Jose Earthquakes via coaching: Dominic Kinnear managed San Jose Earthquakes (2004–2005, 2015–2017) and Houston Dynamo FC (2006–2014). Finally, San Jose Earthquakes links to New York City FC via expansion draft: Jason Hernandez was selected by New York City FC from San Jose Earthquakes in the 2014 expansion draft.