Major League Soccer Regular season
Philadelphia Union 0 - 1 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
B. Kikanovic 15'
20' J. Lukic
HT
46' ↓ A. Anello ↑E. Alladoh
↓ J. Ricketts ↑T. Werner 46'
O. Bouda 59'
60' ↓ J. Lukic ↑J. Bueno
65' N. Harriel
74' ↓ M. Iloski ↑A. Bedoya
74' ↓ B. Damiani ↑S. Korzeniowski
P. Judd 75'
82' ↓ G. Sequera ↑B. Bender
↓ B. Leroux ↑I. Harkes 82'
↓ P. Judd ↑J. Skahan 82'
88' E. Alladoh
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
A. Blake 
MAGNET
26
Activity
26
Activity
26
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
F. Westfield 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Harriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sery Larsen 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
G. Sequera 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
13
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
I. Vassilev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Jean Jacques
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Lukic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
M. Iloski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
A. Anello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
B. Damiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
A. Rick 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rafanello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Sullivan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Alladoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Korzeniowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Daniel
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
52
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
B. Kikanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Munie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Roberts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Jones
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
R. Vieira
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
B. Leroux
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
O. Bouda 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
N. Tsakiris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ricketts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
P. Judd
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
E. Edwards
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Vitor Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Marie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Romney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Werner 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
49
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 13/03/2022 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 26/09/2019 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Avaya Stadium |
| 07/04/2018 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Talen Energy Stadium |
| 20/08/2017 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Avaya Stadium |
| 30/04/2016 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Talen Energy Stadium |
| 06/09/2015 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Avaya Stadium |
| 25/08/2014 | Philadelphia Union | 4 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | PPL Park |
| 09/09/2013 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 0 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Buck Shaw Stadium |
11/06/2023
13/03/2022
26/09/2019
07/04/2018
20/08/2017
30/04/2016
06/09/2015
25/08/2014
09/09/2013
Philadelphia Union Win
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Earthquakes Weather the Storm to Deepen Union Misery
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 31/100. O. Bouda's clinical finish and a resolute defensive display handed San Jose a vital away victory, leaving a desperate Philadelphia searching for answers at the foot of the standings.
Subaru Park Under Siege
A desperate Philadelphia Union came out swinging, eager to snap a brutal five-game losing streak that has defined their miserable early season. The hosts pushed the tempo immediately at Subaru Park, racking up 11 corners and bombarding the penalty area with crosses. Despite the Union's high Intensity on the ball and their desperate need for a result, San Jose's defensive structure refused to break. Benjamin Kikanović and the Quakes' backline absorbed wave after wave of relentless pressure without flinching. Philadelphia's attacking unit, highlighted by the efforts of Daniel Gazdag, generated 13 total shots over the course of the match. However, their glaring lack of a killer instinct kept the game precariously on a knife-edge. The Balance of the match favored the home side territorially and statistically, yet the scoreboard stubbornly remained level as the teams retreated to the locker room.
Bouda Breaks the Deadlock
The narrative flipped completely on its head in the 59th minute. After surviving a relentless barrage from the home side, the San Jose Earthquakes capitalized on a rare but lethal foray forward. O. Bouda found a crucial pocket of space in the final third and delivered a crushing blow to the anxious home crowd, finishing with cold precision to make it 1-0. That sudden goal shifted the Stakes of the match dramatically, forcing a panicked Philadelphia to abandon their shape and throw even more bodies forward in sheer desperation. San Jose's DeJuan Jones was absolutely instrumental during this chaotic phase, organizing the flanks flawlessly and cutting out dangerous transition passes before they could materialize into shots. The visitors ultimately proved that they only needed a single moment of offensive brilliance to turn the Union's hard work into dust.
Daniel's Goalkeeping Masterclass
With the clock winding down and their season slipping further into the abyss, Philadelphia threw all remaining caution to the wind. However, they found an impassable wall standing in their way in the form of Daniel. The San Jose shot-stopper put on an absolute masterclass between the posts, registering three crucial saves to preserve the shutout and secure a massive Upset on the road against the general run of play. The gritty 1-0 result comfortably cements San Jose's spot near the top of the league standings with 12 points, while the Union remain hopelessly stranded at the absolute bottom with zero. For Philadelphia, the offensive frustrations continue to mount in a nightmare campaign.
Key Questions
What made Daniel the Man of the Match?
Daniel registered three vital saves, completely shutting down Philadelphia's 13-shot offensive barrage and ensuring San Jose left Subaru Park with a crucial shutout.
How did substitute Daniel change the game?
By organizing the defense and executing three clutch saves, Daniel frustrated the Union attackers, preserving San Jose's narrow advantage until the final whistle.
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.
Crisis Meets Confidence at Subaru Park
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 62/100. Philadelphia's disastrous start faces a harsh reality check against a San Jose side flying high in the early standings.
The Setup
The Philadelphia Union host the San Jose Earthquakes at Subaru Park under a heavy cloud of doubt. The home side sits rock bottom with zero points and a terrible Form rating following five straight defeats. San Jose, meanwhile, boasts an impressive start, racking up four wins from five. The Stakes might seem modest so early in the regular season, but the pressure in Pennsylvania is palpable. Andre Blake has been busy making saves, but the Union desperately need an attacking spark. The visitors are riding high, bringing genuine Stars power through their ruthless finishing. San Jose's goal difference alone shows a strong Balance of attacking intent and defensive grit, having conceded just once so far.
Key Battle
Philadelphia's leaky back line must somehow contain San Jose's rampant attack. The Union have shipped nine goals already, looking incredibly fragile in transition. The Earthquakes will look to exploit those wide channels, turning defensive panic into scoring opportunities. If the home midfield cannot protect their defenders, it will be another long night.
Our Prediction
The oddsmakers favor Philadelphia, seemingly banking on a home bounce, but our take leans away from a home win. Expect San Jose to absorb early, desperate pressure before striking ruthlessly on the counter. We see the Earthquakes taking all three points, deepening the Union's early-season misery.