Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
San Jose Earthquakes 0 - 4 FT Orlando City SC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Brekalo (E. Atuesta) 7'
I. Angulo (E. Atuesta) 29'
E. Atuesta 36'
45'+1 T. Werner
HT
46' ↓ N. Fernandez ↑J. Skahan
A. Griezmann (J. Ellis) 48'
52' R. Vieira
↓ Tiago ↑T. Spicer 59'
67' P. Judd
B. Ojeda (E. Atuesta) 73'
74' ↓ J. Ricketts ↑P. Marie
74' ↓ T. Werner ↑D. Johnson
↓ A. Gomez ↑B. Rhein 79'
↓ E. Atuesta ↑Luis Otavio 79'
↓ I. Angulo ↑H. Sarajian 79'
H. Sarajian 80'
81' ↓ R. Vieira ↑J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza
↓ J. Ellis ↑Z. Taifi 84'
86' ↓ B. Leroux ↑I. Harkes
90'+4 D. Munie
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
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Benjamin Kikanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Munie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reid Roberts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamar Ricketts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Midfielders
Beau Leroux
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ronaldo Vieira
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Ousseni Bouda 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nick Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Timo Werner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Preston Judd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Paul Marie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darius Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crépeau 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Griffin Dorsey 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
David Brekalo 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Robin Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Iván Angulo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Braian Ojeda
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Eduard Atuesta
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
3
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Tiago Souza 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Antoine Griezmann
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Justin Ellis 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Javier Otero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tahir Reid-Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iago Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Taifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilder Cartagena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Spicer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Rhein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Sarajian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 0 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 06/22/2021 | Orlando City SC | 5 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 09/01/2019 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 - 0 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Avaya Stadium (San Jose, California) |
| 04/21/2018 | Orlando City SC | 3 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Orlando City Stadium |
| 05/18/2017 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Avaya Stadium |
| 06/18/2016 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium |
| 05/24/2015 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Avaya Stadium |
05/19/2024
06/22/2021
09/01/2019
04/21/2018
05/18/2017
06/18/2016
05/24/2015
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Orlando City SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 11 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
Orlando City Tears Down San Jose Fortress
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. A ruthless away performance redefined the league hierarchy as Orlando City dismantled a high-flying San Jose side.
Opening Act
The showdown at PayPal Park kicked off with an immediate shock to the system. While the San Jose Earthquakes eventually edged possession with 51%, the early tempo was dictated entirely by the visiting underdogs. Just seven minutes after the referee blew the starting whistle, Orlando City SC drew first blood. A precise ball from E. Atuesta found the feet of D. Brekalo, who confidently slotted home an opening goal that instantly silenced the home supporters. The Upset alert was flashing bright red right from the get-go. San Jose frantically attempted to establish their usual rhythm and exploit the wide areas, but the early tactical disruption rattled their midfield. Despite sitting nine spots above their opponents in the league standings, the massive gap in quality on paper simply failed to materialize on the grass during these frantic opening exchanges.
The Pivot
As the match progressed, the Intensity spiked dramatically. San Jose threw bodies forward in waves, desperately hunting for an equalizer to get back into the contest. They ultimately registered 7 shots on target in a high-volume attacking display, but they kept running into a brick wall named Maxime Crépeau. The Orlando goalkeeper delivered an absolute masterclass between the posts, recording 7 crucial saves to single-handedly preserve his team's clean sheet. With the home side severely overcommitted and leaving vast spaces at the back, Orlando utilized their counter-attacking speed mercilessly. Right before the halftime interval, I. Angulo capitalized on another assist from Atuesta to double the advantage. Then, straight out of the locker room in the 48th minute, A. Griezmann connected with a sharp pass from J. Ellis to make it 3-0, effectively snapping San Jose's spirit.
Resolution
The final dagger arrived in the 73rd minute when B. Ojeda capped off yet another devastating offensive transition, pushing the scoreboard to an unbelievable 4-0. It is a genuine shock result that completely ignores the pre-match Stakes. San Jose will remain parked in 2nd place with 25 points, but this heavy defeat exposes some serious fatal flaws in their defensive structure that future opponents will surely target. Orlando City, meanwhile, grabs a massive lifeline to rescue their campaign. Stuck down in 11th place before kickoff, these three unexpected road points offer a tremendous morale boost for the locker room. The entire Balance of power shifted tonight on the West Coast, proving once again that in Major League Soccer, a lofty reputation guarantees absolutely nothing when the starting whistle blows.
Key Questions
How did Orlando City SC pull off this shock result?
A ruthless counter-attack and early goal set the tone, while spectacular goalkeeping from Crépeau denied San Jose any chance of a comeback.
What made Maxime Crépeau the Man of the Match?
Crépeau was an impenetrable wall, making 7 vital saves against a high-volume San Jose attack to secure a flawless clean sheet.
What does this mean for San Jose Earthquakes's season?
While they remain securely in 2nd place, this devastating 4-0 home loss serves as a massive wake-up call for their defensive unit.
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 Jose's Title Credentials Face Vulnerable Orlando
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. The Earthquakes must capitalize on a porous visiting defence to keep their championship ambitions alive.
The Setup
This July 23, 2026 clash at PayPal Park carries massive implications for the hosts. San Jose Earthquakes sit comfortably in second place on 32 points, breathing down the necks of the league leaders in a genuine title race. A high Stakes rating reflects exactly what is on the line. Conversely, Orlando City SC find themselves languishing in twelfth with just 14 points, yielding a low Balance metric that suggests a heavy mismatch. The visitors are leaking goals at an alarming rate, conceding 44 times already this campaign. Despite a slightly wobbly Form rating for the hosts—who have posted a WLLDD sequence recently—they will view this fixture as the perfect remedy to get their title charge back on track.
Key Battle
This matchup boasts a fantastic Stars rating, driven by two deadly attackers operating at the peak of their powers. For the hosts, Preston Judd has been a reliable focal point, bagging five goals in his last five outings. He will look to exploit a fragile visiting backline right from the opening whistle. On the other side, Orlando's hopes rest squarely on the shoulders of Martín Ojeda. The dynamic attacker has been sensational lately, serving as the sole bright spark in a dismal domestic season for his club.
Our Prediction
Expect the home side to stamp their authority early. Given Orlando's severe defensive woes on the road, San Jose should find plenty of joy in the final third. We anticipate a 3-1 victory for the Earthquakes. They will likely race into a two-goal lead by halftime, allowing the visitors to snatch a late consolation goal on the counter before the hosts seal the three points.