Major League Soccer Gameweek 30
San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 1 FT Nashville SC
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Shakur Mohammed 28'
Hany Mukhtar 34'
39' Beau Leroux
↓ Shakur Mohammed ↑Elias Saad 45'
45'+3 Preston Judd
HT
67' ↓ Timo Werner ↑Ousseni Bouda
70' Preston Judd (Eduard Löwen)
↓ Patrick Yazbek ↑Edvard Sandvik Tagseth 72'
↓ Daniel Lovitz ↑ Reed Baker-Whiting 72'
76' ↓ Preston Judd ↑Paul Marie
76' ↓ Jamar Ricketts ↑Nick Fernandez
↓ Cristian Espinoza ↑Warren Madrigal 79'
86' ↓ Ronaldo Vieira ↑Ian Harkes
86' ↓ Jack Jasinski ↑Max Floriani
90' Ian Harkes
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
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jack Jasinski 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Daniel Munie 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Dave Romney 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Reid Roberts
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Jamar Ricketts
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Beau Leroux 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Ronaldo Vieira
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eduard Löwen 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.4
Rating
Forwards
Preston Judd 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.6
Rating
Timo Werner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Earl Edwards Jr. 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Max Floriani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítor Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Marie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noel Buck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ousseni Bouda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Jovanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nashville SC
Goalkeepers
Brian Schwake 
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
48
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Andy Najar
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jeisson Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxwell Woledzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Lovitz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Patrick Yazbek
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Matthew Corcoran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Espinoza
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Hany Mukhtar 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Shakur Mohammed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Sam Surridge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Joe Willis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josh Bauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Maher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reed Baker-Whiting
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Muyl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edvard Tagseth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warren Madrigal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Saad 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2024 | Nashville SC | 1 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 09/24/2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 1 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 06/12/2022 | Nashville SC | 0 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | GEODIS Park |
| 04/16/2022 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 2 | Nashville SC | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
04/28/2024
09/24/2023
06/12/2022
04/16/2022
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Nashville SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 24 GD: -14
P: 24 GD: -27
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +34
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +11
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: +7
P: 32 GD: +15
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 32 GD: -9
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -6
P: 32 GD: -6
P: 32 GD: -18
P: 32 GD: -42
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
San Jose Earthquakes
Nashville SC
San Jose Earthquakes
Nashville SC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Judd Salvages Point in Heavyweight Title Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. A tense top-of-the-table duel at Avaya Stadium ends level, keeping Nashville comfortably ahead in the standings while San Jose lives to fight another day.
Opening Act
The Stakes were astronomical as first met second under the stadium lights at Avaya Stadium. Both teams fully understood the title implications, but Nashville SC settled into the rhythm of the game with a slight edge in possession at 53%. Their defensive organization, anchored by a monstrous, man-of-the-match performance from D. Lovitz, completely frustrated the hosts in the early exchanges. The visitors didn't need a massive barrage of shots to make their mark on the scoresheet. In the 34th minute, Hany Mukhtar found the back of the net, punishing the Earthquakes with a ruthless, clinical finish that silenced the crowd. The opening half showcased incredibly high Intensity, with Nashville systematically neutralizing San Jose's offensive sequences and forcing them into low-percentage looks from distance.
The Pivot
Staring down a daunting 13-point gap in the regular season standings, the San Jose Earthquakes emerged from the locker room knowing they desperately needed a response. The second half saw the home side push higher up the field, taking calculated risks to disrupt Nashville's defensive structure. The Balance of the match gradually shifted as San Jose began forcing the issue, relentlessly launching crosses and leaning on a superior expected goals metric of 0.82 compared to the visitors' 0.35. That sustained pressure finally broke the deadlock in the 70th minute. Eduard Löwen expertly spotted a narrow opening in the defense and delivered a perfectly weighted pass to Preston Judd. The attacker made no mistake, burying the crucial equalizer and sending the passionate home supporters into a frenzy.
Resolution
With twenty minutes left on the clock, the game hung delicately on a knife's edge, creating a massive Upset watch for the visiting leaders. However, neither side could string together the final pass needed to find a dramatic game-winner. The Earthquakes' offense ultimately stalled against Lovitz and an incredibly disciplined Nashville backline, managing only two shots on target all night. In the end, this 1-1 draw serves the visitors far better than the hosts. Nashville maintains their commanding 13-point cushion at the summit of the table, effectively keeping their closest rivals firmly at arm's length. For San Jose, securing a hard-fought point against the league's top team proves their tactical mettle, but mere draws will simply not be enough to mount a realistic title charge as the season dwindles.
Key Questions
What does this mean for San Jose Earthquakes's season?
They remain second but failed to close the 13-point gap on Nashville, meaning their hopes for the top seed are rapidly fading as the season winds down.
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.
Nashville's Supremacy Tested by Surging San Jose
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. An off-the-charts Stakes rating highlights this heavyweight bout, as the Earthquakes look to dent Nashville's commanding lead atop the standings.
The Setup
This Major League Soccer showdown on October 18, 2026, brings together two teams with lofty ambitions. Nashville SC arrive at PayPal Park as the undisputed league leaders. They boast a massive 17-point advantage over their hosts, though a recent draw and loss show they are mortal. Meanwhile, the San Jose Earthquakes are riding a five-match unbeaten streak, making this a true test of their playoff mettle. The high Balance rating suggests this won't be a walkover for the visitors, despite their pedigree. With both sides heavily armed in the final third, strong Form metrics point toward an intense, open encounter.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on the physical presence of P. Judd against the sheer creative brilliance of H. Mukhtar. Judd has been instrumental for the hosts with three recent goals, offering a constant threat in the box. However, Mukhtar dictates the tempo for Nashville. If San Jose cannot cut the supply line to Nashville's talisman, it will be a long night for the home defense.
Our Prediction
While the Earthquakes possess genuine momentum, Nashville's overall quality is undeniable. Expect the visitors to absorb early pressure before exploiting spaces on the counter. A narrow 2-1 victory for Nashville SC feels like the logical outcome.