Major League Soccer Gameweek 24
San Diego 2 - 3 FT San Jose Earthquakes
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
N.Tsakiris (Beau Leroux) 3'
Preston Judd 6'
N.Tsakiris 8'
Preston Judd (N.Tsakiris) 12'
Preston Judd 13'
↓ Preston Judd ↑Ousseni Bouda 30'
Ousseni Bouda (N.Tsakiris) 35'
Ousseni Bouda 37'
42' Anders Dreyer (Onni Valakari)
↓ Luka Jovanovic ↑Eduard Löwen 45'
45' ↓ Aníbal Godoy ↑Alejandro Alvarado Jr
45' ↓ Dagur Dan Þórhallsson ↑kieran sargeant
↓ Reid Roberts ↑Max Floriani 45'
45'+2 ↓ Gabriel Pirani ↑Amahl Pellegrino
Beau Leroux 45'+3
HT
52' Jeppe Tverskov
↓ Beau Leroux ↑Ronaldo Vieira 67'
↓ Jack Jasinski ↑Benjamin Kikanovic 67'
68' ↓ Onni Valakari ↑Cédric Bakambu
Max Floriani 75'
82' ↓ Alejandro Alvarado Jr ↑Duran Ferree
88' Cédric Bakambu
Max Floriani 90'+2
90'+4 Cédric Bakambu
Ronaldo Vieira 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
San Diego
Goalkeepers
CJ dos Santos 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Defenders
Oscar Verhoeven 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Manu Duah 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
83
Passes
3
Duels
Christopher McVey
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
95
Passes
7
Duels
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Midfielders
Aníbal Godoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Jeppe Tverskov
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
87
Passes
3
Duels
Gabriel Pirani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Anders Dreyer 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Onni Valakari 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Elias Achouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Duran Ferree
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kieran Sargeant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryce Duke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
82
Entry
Cédric Bakambu 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.5
Rating
Amahl Pellegrino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. B. Zamble
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
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jack Jasinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Daniel Munie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reid Roberts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Dave Romney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ian Harkes 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Beau Leroux
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.0
Rating
Luka Jovanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Nikolas Tsakiris 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Vítor Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Preston Judd
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Francesco Montali 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jamar Ricketts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Floriani
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Ronaldo Vieira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduard Löwen
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nick Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Kikanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ousseni Bouda
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2026 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 - 0 | San Diego | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 01/24/2026 | San Diego | 2 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 09/28/2025 | San Diego | 0 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 08/17/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 2 | San Diego | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
04/05/2026
01/24/2026
09/28/2025
08/17/2025
San Diego Win
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +27
P: 20 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: +6
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: +9
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: -12
P: 19 GD: -13
P: 19 GD: -28
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +33
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +1
P: 27 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
San Diego
San Jose Earthquakes
San Diego
San Jose Earthquakes
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Five-Goal Thriller Shocks Snapdragon Stadium
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 98/100. An off-the-charts Intensity rating tells the story of a breathless night where the visitors stole a massive victory amidst VAR controversy and two red cards.
A Frenetic First Half
The match exploded immediately at Snapdragon Stadium, setting an unprecedented pace. Barely three minutes in, N.Tsakiris stunned San Diego with a clinical early opener, beautifully assisted by Beau Leroux. The high Stakes were obvious as VAR intervened just minutes later, confirming a penalty for San Jose Earthquakes in the sixth minute. Following a rapid VAR cancellation of an initial red card for Carlos Joaquim dos Santos, N.Tsakiris stepped up but shockingly missed the spot-kick in the eighth minute. Rather than crumbling, the visitors doubled down. Preston Judd found the back of the net in the twelfth minute, capping off a wild nine-minute flurry that completely shattered the defensive game plans. Despite the hosts edging possession at 53 percent, they looked entirely overwhelmed by the sheer attacking force of their opponents during the opening exchanges.
Substitutions and Shifting Tides
San Jose refused to lift their foot off the gas. Their relentless pressure yielded a third goal in the 35th minute when substitute Ousseni Bouda fired home, once again set up by the brilliant N.Tsakiris, who commanded the midfield. Trailing by three, San Diego desperately needed a lifeline to restore some Balance to the tie. Anders Dreyer answered the call just before the break, pulling one back in the 42nd minute off a slick feed from Onni Valakari. The second half morphed into a tense, tactical battle as San Diego pushed to close the gap. The true turning point arrived in the 80th minute. Carlos Joaquim dos Santos, who narrowly escaped an early dismissal, was shown a straight red card, leaving the home side mathematically and physically disadvantaged for the crucial final stretch.
Late Drama and Lasting Consequences
Even with ten men, San Diego refused to surrender, cementing a high Upset Factor narrative that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the 88th minute, VAR confirmed another crucial penalty decision, this time favoring the hosts. Substitute Cédric Bakambu confidently converted the spot-kick in the 90th minute, setting up a terrifyingly tense stoppage time. The closing moments devolved into pure desperation, culminating in a red card for San Jose's Max Floriani deep in stoppage time. Ultimately, the Earthquakes held on for a massive 3-2 victory away from home. This result propels San Jose higher up the standings while extending a frustrating run for San Diego, proving that possession stats mean nothing without defensive discipline.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Carlos Joaquim dos Santos impact the match?
It forced San Diego to play with ten men for the final ten minutes, hindering their comeback efforts despite a late penalty conversion by Bakambu.
Was the penalty miss by N. Tsakiris the turning point?
Surprisingly, no. Instead of shifting momentum to San Diego, San Jose doubled down, scoring again through Preston Judd just four minutes later to extend their early lead.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR played a massive role, confirming two crucial penalties for both sides and canceling an early red card, ensuring every major officiating decision directly shaped the final scoreline.
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.
San Diego Aim to Exploit Quakes' Freefall
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. San Diego have a golden opportunity to close the gap on the top four against a San Jose side desperately clinging to their early-season momentum.
The Setup
This September 10, 2026 clash at Snapdragon Stadium presents a fascinating contrast in momentum. San Diego are surging up the standings in eighth place, while fourth-placed San Jose Earthquakes have hit a catastrophic four-match losing skid. A strong Form rating indicates plenty of goalmouth action, driven by a combined 4.3 goals per game average between the two sides. However, the visitors cannot be entirely written off; they have proven to be away specialists, securing six wins on the road this season. While the overall Stakes are deemed modest for this stage of the regular season, the reality of the playoff race tells a different story. A home win would leave San Diego just a single point behind their opponents.
Key Battle
With an attacking unit firing on all cylinders, the home midfield will look to ruthlessly expose a fragile San Jose backline. Buoyed by a high Stars rating, San Diego's offensive creators, led by Anders Dreyer and Elias Achouri, are perfectly positioned to break lines and overwhelm a defensive structure that has leaked points for a month.
Our Prediction
San Diego to win 3-1. The hosts will ride the energy of their home crowd and their superior recent form. Expect San Jose to grab a goal on the counter, but the home side's relentless attacking waves will ultimately dictate the match.