in the second leg, but the Wizards would prevail 3-0, eliminating the Earthquakes by an aggregate score of 3-2. Robinson enjoyed a healthy season in 2005 and cemented himself as a starter. He scored his only goal of the season on July 9 to help San Jose to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Crew. The only three games Robinson missed during the season were due to red cards and yellow card accumulation. He set a career high with 29 games and 2450 minutes played, both MLS regular season only. Robinson formed a strong partnership with Danny Califf as they anchored an Earthquakes defense that allowed a league low 31 goals. Robinson helped the Earthquakes end the year with the top overall seed in MLS and win the 2005 Supporters' Shield. However, San Jose would lose in the first round of the playoffs to the LA Galaxy 4-2 on aggregate, with Robinson playing every minute of both games. Houston Dynamo The San Jose franchise and players moved to Houston ahead of the 2006 season and rebranded as the Houston Dynamo. Robinson suffered a torn ligament in his right leg during preseason that forced him to miss the season opener. He made his Dynamo debut on April 8, coming on as a substitute in a 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Wizards. Robinson scored his first goal for Houston on June 3, scoring off a Brad Davis corner kick in the 85th minute to give Houston a 2-1 win over the LA Galaxy. He would score again on July 15, helping the Dynamo to a 3-2 win over the Wizards. On August 2, Robinson would score in a 4-2 win over the Carolina Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup. Robinson was selected to the 2006 MLS All-Star Game and played the second half of a 1-0 win over Chelsea. He would score again for the Dynamo on August 23 in a 3-0 win over FC Dallas in U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals. Robinson helped the Dynamo finish as a 2 seed in the Western Conference. As a result of his good performances, he was named the Dynamo Defensive Player of the Year. During leg 2 of the Conference Semifinals, Robinson set up Brian Ching in the 92nd minute to give the Dynamo a 3-2 lead on aggregate over Chivas USA. After defeating the Colorado Rapids 3-1 in the Conference Final, the Dynamo