Major League Soccer Regular Season - 8
Los Angeles FC 1 - 4 FT San Jose Earthquakes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
23' T. Tillman
HT
B. Leroux 51'
O. Bouda (T. Werner) 54'
T. Werner (B. Leroux) 56'
57' R. Porteous
R. Porteous 59'
60' ↓ D. Martinez ↑J. Shaffelburg
60' ↓ T. Tillman ↑J. Ebobisse
60' ↓ E. Segura ↑R. Hollingshead
R. Roberts 61'
61' D. Bouanga
↓ J. Ricketts ↑D. Romney 69'
74' R. Roberts
↓ B. Leroux ↑I. Harkes 76'
↓ T. Werner ↑J. Skahan 76'
O. Bouda (N. Tsakiris) 80'
81' ↓ S. Palencia ↑R. Raposo
↓ R. Vieira ↑J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza 87'
↓ P. Judd ↑N. Fernandez 88'
I. Harkes 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Los Angeles FC
Goalkeepers
Hugo Lloris 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
4
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
Sergi Palencia 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Ryan Porteous 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6
Rating
Nkosi Tafari 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eddie Segura
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Mathieu Choinière
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mark Delgado 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
77
Passes
12
Duels
David Martínez Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Timothy Tillman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Denis Bouanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Son Heung-min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Cabral Carter 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryan Hollingshead 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Aaron Long
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Raposo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jude Terry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Shaffelburg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Ebobisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Boyd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Ordaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Daniel
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
47
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Benjamin Kikanović 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Daniel Munie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reid Roberts
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Jamar Ricketts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Midfielders
Ronaldo Vieira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Beau Leroux 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
6
Attempts
83%
Success %
Ousseni Bouda 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Niko Tsakiris 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Timo Werner 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Preston Judd
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Earl Edwards Jr.
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dave Romney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Jasinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Floriani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noel Buck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 4 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Levi's Stadium |
| 04/13/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
| 01/25/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Friendlies Clubs | BMO Stadium |
| 10/20/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 3 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 08/14/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 4 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Leagues Cup | BMO Stadium |
| 06/23/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 6 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 05/04/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Levi's Stadium |
| 07/09/2023 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 05/21/2023 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
09/14/2025
04/13/2025
01/25/2025
10/20/2024
08/14/2024
06/23/2024
05/04/2024
07/09/2023
05/21/2023
Los Angeles FC Win
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +13
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -13
P: 4 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Earthquakes Rattle BMO Stadium in Second-Half Surge
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A staggering upset saw San Jose dismantle their Californian rivals with ruthless efficiency after the break.
Early Sparring
The California clash began as a tense tactical battle. Los Angeles FC edged possession through the opening 45 minutes, prodding and probing in search of an early breakthrough. The hosts leaned on their home advantage at BMO Stadium, racking up a high volume of attempts but struggling to test the keeper meaningfully. A barrage of 16 shots throughout the match yielded little reward for a side lacking a clinical touch in the final third. The Balance of the match favored a cautious approach initially, with Daniel commanding his penalty area to sweep up loose balls and register key saves. The San Jose Earthquakes absorbed the pressure comfortably, remaining disciplined at the back and waiting for their moments on the counter.
The Fifty-Fourth Minute Explosion
The game fundamentally shifted just after the interval. The Intensity went off the charts as San Jose found an entirely new gear. In the 54th minute, Timo Werner sliced through the lines to set up Ousseni Bouda, who ruthlessly opened the scoring. Barely two minutes later, Werner turned from provider to executioner, finishing off a slick sequence orchestrated by B. Leroux to double the lead. The rapid-fire double completely stunned the home crowd and broke the tactical stalemate. LAFC were handed a bizarre lifeline moments later when R. Porteous inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. However, the momentary shift in momentum only set the stage for further defensive unraveling from the rattled hosts.
Defensive Collapse
Any hopes of a grand comeback were extinguished in the 74th minute. A disastrous own goal from R. Roberts restored San Jose's two-goal cushion, completely deflating the home side. The high Stakes of maintaining early season positioning clearly weighed heavily on Los Angeles, who pushed men forward desperately only to leave gaping spaces behind their defensive line. Bouda punished them one final time in the 80th minute, linking up brilliantly with N. Tsakiris to complete his brace and seal a stunning victory. A massive Upset Factor materialized into reality, propelling the soaring Quakes to third in the table, while leaving LAFC searching for answers after a brutal defensive collapse on their own turf.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
San Jose exploded in the second half with two quick goals. Defensive errors from both sides, including two own goals, completely opened the floodgates.
What does this mean for Los Angeles FC's season?
This brutal home defeat drops LAFC to seventh place, highlighting severe defensive vulnerabilities they must fix to stay competitive in the playoff race.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Title Race Defining Night in Los Angeles
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. With just two points separating second and third, this high-stakes showdown at BMO Stadium is an early-season title decider masquerading as a regular fixture.
The Setup
On April 19, 2026, the MLS summit faces a massive shakeup. San Jose Earthquakes arrive sitting second with 18 points, but Los Angeles FC are breathing right down their necks in third. Our Stakes verdict is sky-high for a reason—this is a six-pointer at the top of the table. Both sides boast lethal attacking records, combining for a Form grade that promises fireworks. The hosts have tightened up at the back, but San Jose's remarkable run of victories sets up a Balance that guarantees end-to-end drama. Adding fuel to the fire, the sheer talent on display pushes the Stars metric off the charts.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the final third, specifically pitting the brilliance of Denis Bouanga against the creative engine of Niko Tsakiris. Bouanga has been terrorizing fullbacks with his direct running and clinical finishing. On the flip side, Tsakiris pulls the strings for the visitors in midfield. If Los Angeles can cut the supply line from Tsakiris, Bouanga will have the freedom to punish San Jose on the counter.
Our Prediction
We back Los Angeles FC to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory. Expect San Jose to strike first and control early possession, but the home crowd at BMO Stadium will roar LAFC back into the match. A late moment of individual brilliance will ultimately seal the three points and flip the standings.