Major League Soccer Gameweek 20
Los Angeles Galaxy 1 - 0 FT San Jose Earthquakes
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
24' H. Miller
N. Fernandez 29'
37' L. Sanabria
45' L. Sanabria
45' L. Sanabria
HT
↓ N. Tsakiris ↑T. Werner 46'
↓ J. Skahan ↑O. Bouda 46'
D. Romney 57'
↓ L. Jovanovic ↑P. Judd 61'
↓ N. Fernandez ↑B. Leroux 61'
68' ↓ H. Lozano ↑R. Taylor
↓ P. Marie ↑Vitor Costa 74'
79' J. Paintsil (H. Miller)
83' ↓ J. Paintsil ↑T. Elgersma
J. Jasinski 84'
90'+1 ↓ K. Furuhashi ↑J. Nelson
90'+2 J. Haak
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Los Angeles Galaxy
Goalkeepers
JT Marcinkowski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Harbor Miller 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
47%
Duel Win %
Jakob Glesnes 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
6
Blocks
Maya Yoshida 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Julián Aude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lucas Sanabria 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Justin Haak 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Joseph Paintsil 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Marco Reus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hirving Lozano
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Kyogo Furuhashi 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Novak Mićović 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
John Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Rindov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Troy Elgersma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Thommy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaiah Parente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Ramos Jr.
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Angus Gunn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jack Jasinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Floriani
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dave Romney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamar Ricketts
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ian Harkes 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Nick Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Nikolas Tsakiris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Paul Marie
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Luka Jovanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Francesco Montali
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Vítor Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Munie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beau Leroux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timo Werner
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Ousseni Bouda
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Preston Judd
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Benjamin Kikanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2026 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Stanford Stadium |
| 06/29/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 05/29/2025 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 08/01/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 2 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Leagues Cup | PayPal Park |
| 06/30/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 0 - 3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Stanford Stadium |
| 04/22/2024 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 4 - 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 03/03/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 08/31/2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 07/02/2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 2 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Stanford Stadium |
| 05/15/2023 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
07/26/2026
06/29/2025
05/29/2025
08/01/2024
06/30/2024
04/22/2024
03/03/2024
08/31/2023
07/02/2023
05/15/2023
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +19
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -24
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +14
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Los Angeles Galaxy
San Jose Earthquakes
Los Angeles Galaxy
San Jose Earthquakes
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Ten-Man Miracle in Carson
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. An unlikely 1-0 win for the heavily disadvantaged hosts flips the script on a one-sided matchup.
A One-Sided Opening Act
San Jose came to Dignity Health Sports Park expecting to dominate the struggling Galaxy. The early Balance heavily favored the visitors, who controlled the midfield and dictated the tempo with sharp passing and aggressive positioning. The San Jose Earthquakes dominated possession at 63% and bombarded the penalty area, eventually totaling 21 shots and generating a massive 2.35 expected goals over the course of the game. However, Los Angeles stood firm, heavily relying on an outstanding defensive shift from center-back Jakob Glesnes to keep the game scoreless during those turbulent early phases. Despite constant offensive pressure and numerous set-piece opportunities, San Jose couldn't find the early breakthrough they desperately craved against a stubborn backline.
Seeing Red and Digging Deep
The Intensity erupted right on the stroke of halftime. A devastating straight red card to L. Sanabria in the 45th minute reduced the Los Angeles Galaxy to ten men, seemingly handing the game to the visitors on a silver platter. But the hosts embraced the chaos. Forced into a deep defensive block, LA absorbed wave after wave of San Jose attacks. Goalkeeping heroics were the theme of the night, with a combined 10 saves across the pitch. At the other end, Angus Gunn was forced into six crucial stops to keep a resilient LA at bay on the counter. The sheer grit displayed by the shorthanded Galaxy turned a potential blowout into a gritty tactical dogfight.
The Late Smash and Grab
Against all odds, the Upset materialized in the 79th minute. Weathering an endless storm of crosses and blocked shots, the Galaxy found one perfect transitional moment to stun the visitors. H. Miller threaded a brilliant pass that unlocked the high Earthquakes line, allowing J. Paintsil to break free and finish with cold precision for the game's only goal. San Jose pressed frantically in the dying minutes, throwing numbers forward to salvage their massive statistical advantage, but the Galaxy's defensive wall refused to break. This gritty 1-0 result serves as a massive lifeline for Los Angeles's regular-season campaign, lifting spirits in Carson. Meanwhile, San Jose will be kicking themselves all week after completely failing to capitalize on 45 minutes of a numerical advantage.
Key Questions
How did the red card for L. Sanabria impact the match?
Rather than collapsing, the Galaxy adopted a resilient defensive block, absorbing immense pressure before striking on the counter to claim an unexpected victory.
What does this mean for Los Angeles Galaxy's season?
Snapping a winless streak, this gritty victory provides a much-needed morale boost and crucial points as they fight to climb from 13th place.
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.
Desperation Looms for Struggling Galaxy
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. The stark contrast between Los Angeles Galaxy's survival battle and San Jose's top-tier ambitions makes this California clash a compelling watch.
The Setup
Things are looking incredibly bleak for Los Angeles Galaxy. Sitting 12th in the table with a dreadful Form rating that masks a five-match winless streak, their survival instincts must kick in fast at Dignity Health Sports Park. On the flip side, San Jose Earthquakes arrive riding high in 3rd place. The visitors have proven to be ruthless away specialists, boasting a 66.7% win rate on the road. The Balance of power heavily favors the Quakes on paper, but the massive Stakes for the home side could level the playing field on August 20, 2026. Despite a modest Stars metric across the board, the tension of a basement battle is palpable.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be the Galaxy's desperate midfield trying to disrupt the Earthquakes' relentless counter-attacking unit. With the home side struggling to dictate play in recent weeks, San Jose's ability to transition quickly through the center of the park could expose a fragile Los Angeles backline that lacks confidence.
Our Prediction
We expect San Jose to brutally exploit the Galaxy's dismal home record. The hosts will push hard out of pure desperation, inevitably leaving gaps for the visitors to counter. Expect a clinical 2-1 away victory for the Quakes as they solidify their spot near the summit.