Major League Soccer Regular Season - 17
San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 1 FT Los Angeles Galaxy
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Paintsil (M. Reus) 13'
20' ↓ J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza ↑I. Harkes
L. Sanabria 43'
J. Aude 45'+3
HT
↓ R. Taylor ↑E. Wynder 60'
↓ J. Aude ↑J. Nelson 60'
62' R. Roberts
73' ↓ N. Fernandez ↑P. Marie
73' ↓ J. Skahan ↑D. Johnson
80' B. Leroux
81' I. Harkes
↓ L. Sanabria ↑I. Parente 82'
90' J. Ricketts
90'+5 T. Werner (T. Werner)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Angus Gunn 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Benjamin Kikanović 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Daniel Munie
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Reid Roberts 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jamar Ricketts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jonathan Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
20
Entry
Beau Leroux
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Nick Fernandez 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Timo Werner 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Forwards
Ousseni Bouda
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Francesco Montali 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dave Romney
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 Jasinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Marie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Harkes
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Noel Buck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darius Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Los Angeles Galaxy
Goalkeepers
JT Marcinkowski 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Defenders
Miki Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maya Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Haak
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Julián Aude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Midfielders
Harbor Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edwin Cerrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Sanabria 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Robert Taylor 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Joseph Paintsil 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.3
Rating
Marco Reus 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Novak Mićović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Chris Rindov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elijah Wynder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Troy Elgersma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaiah Parente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 09/25/2022 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Stanford Stadium |
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San Jose Earthquakes Win
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -16
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 34 | 38 | 17 | +21 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 | 35 | 19 | +16 | |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 | 37 | 24 | +13 | |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 17 | 29 | 25 | 24 | +1 | |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 | 29 | 25 | +4 | |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 | 32 | 25 | +7 | |
| 7 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 0 | |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 24 | 20 | 22 | -2 | |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 | 20 | 25 | -5 | |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 22 | 27 | 25 | +2 | |
| 12 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 | 24 | 29 | -5 | |
| 13 | San Diego | 18 | 21 | 32 | 29 | +3 | |
| 14 | Austin | 18 | 17 | 22 | 36 | -14 | |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 | 18 | 46 | -28 |
P: 17 GD: +21
P: 19 GD: +16
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: -14
P: 18 GD: -28
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Stoppage-Time Shocker at Stanford
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A fiercely contested 1-1 draw at Stanford Stadium was defined by a chaotic climax, culminating in a stoppage-time penalty miss that denied the hosts all three points.
Early Fireworks at Stanford
The whistle blew and the visitors immediately disrupted the script. Despite languishing near the bottom of the table, Los Angeles Galaxy approached this clash with serious intent. The Stakes were unmistakably high for a struggling side desperate to salvage their campaign against the high-flying San Jose Earthquakes. That urgency translated into clinical execution just 13 minutes in. Marco Reus carved open the defensive line, sliding a perfect ball to Joseph Paintsil, who silenced the home crowd with a ruthless finish. It was a clear statement of intent from the underdogs. The Galaxy absorbed early pressure comfortably, while San Jose controlled possession but found themselves chasing shadows in the final third during a deeply frustrating first half.
The Equalizing Blow
Trailing at the break, the hosts needed a spark to ignite their offense. The Balance of power shifted dramatically as the Earthquakes turned up the heat, eventually dominating possession at 58 percent. They peppered the visitors' penalty area, contributing heavily to a staggering 27 total shots recorded in this contest. Set-piece pressure mounted with 11 total corners forcing the Galaxy deep into their own half. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 62nd minute. Defender Reid Roberts emerged as the unlikely hero, capitalizing on a moment of defensive hesitation to hammer home the equalizer. This strike completely altered the tactical landscape, forcing the visitors to abandon their defensive shell and engage in a chaotic, open battle.
A Breathless Finale
The final stages devolved into a pure test of nerve. A staggering Intensity rating defined the closing minutes as both teams desperately chased a decisive goal. The Earthquakes pushed relentlessly, recording 15 shots inside the box and racking up an expected goals tally of 3.04. The narrative peaked in the 90th minute when the hosts were awarded a massive penalty opportunity. Timo Werner stepped up to the spot, bearing the weight of three crucial points on his shoulders. Instead of glory, tragedy struck. The penalty was squandered, leaving the match deadlocked at 1-1. The draw keeps San Jose comfortably in second place with 25 points, while the Galaxy crawl to 13 points, surviving a massive scare on the road.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Joseph Paintsil the turning point?
Joseph Paintsil didn't miss a penalty; he scored early. It was Timo Werner who missed a dramatic 90th-minute penalty for San Jose, keeping the game tied.
How dramatic was the late winner by Joseph Paintsil?
There was no late winner. Paintsil scored in the 13th minute to open the scoring, but the match ultimately ended in a tense 1-1 draw.
What does this mean for San Jose Earthquakes's season?
Despite dropping points at home, San Jose remains comfortably in second place with 25 points, though they missed a golden chance to close the gap on first.
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.
Title Chase Meets Californian Resistance
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. San Jose's sputtering championship charge desperately needs a spark against a stubborn Los Angeles side.
The Setup
The title race heats up in California as San Jose Earthquakes look to correct their recent stumble. Sitting second in the table, a worrying winless run threatens their ultimate championship ambitions. Welcoming Los Angeles Galaxy to PayPal Park on July 26, 2026, the hosts know they need to rediscover their early-season rhythm immediately. The Galaxy, lurking in mid-table, bring dangerous unpredictability and a knack for frustrating top-tier opponents. A robust Form rating for the visitors means they won't simply roll over and accept defeat. The Stakes are absolutely massive for San Jose; dropping points now could fatally derail their championship pursuit before the decisive weeks arrive. With a combined average of 3.8 goals per game between these two sides, fans should expect a highly entertaining, open match packed with offensive action.
Key Battle
It is a fascinating clash of styles as Preston Judd squares off against Gabriel Pec. Judd is a goal machine for the hosts, ruthlessly efficient inside the box and vital to their title push. He faces an indirect battle of attacking output against Pec, who provides the creative heartbeat and finishing touch for the Galaxy midfield. Whoever exerts more influence in the final third will undoubtedly dictate the flow of the match.
Our Prediction
We expect San Jose Earthquakes to narrowly edge it. The hosts will likely press aggressively from the opening whistle, forcing Los Angeles Galaxy into deep defensive blocks. Look for a hard-fought 2-1 home victory, sealed through sheer offensive volume late in the second half.