Major League Soccer Gameweek 27
San Jose Earthquakes 3 - 1 FT Portland Timbers
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' Preston Judd (Eduard Löwen)
24' Eduard Löwen (Beau Leroux)
29' Preston Judd (Paul Marie)
30' Preston Judd
40' Reid Roberts
45' ↓ Paul Marie ↑Benjamin Kikanovic
HT
↓ Ariel Lassiter ↑Antony 67'
↓ Cole Bassett ↑Eric Izoita 67'
↓ Jímer Fory ↑Ian Smith 67'
67' ↓ Timo Werner ↑Nick Fernandez
Eric Miller 76'
76' ↓ Preston Judd ↑Luka Jovanovic
76' ↓ Vitor Costa ↑Jamar Ricketts
↓ Vincent Janssen ↑Gage Guerra 79'
David Da Costa (Eric Izoita) 86'
87' ↓ Beau Leroux ↑Jack·Skahan
↓ Eric Miller ↑Alexander Aravena 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Earl Edwards Jr. 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Dave Romney 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Munie 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Reid Roberts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítor Costa 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beau Leroux 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.0
Rating
Paul Marie 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Eduard Löwen 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
59
Passes
11
Duels
Timo Werner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
Preston Judd 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.3
Rating
BENCH
Francesco Montali 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
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
Jamar Ricketts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Jovanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Kikanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Portland Timbers
Goalkeepers
James Pantemis
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Eric Miller
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ronald Hernández
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Kamal Miller
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Jimer Fory
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Diego Chará
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
73
Passes
8
Duels
Cole Bassett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Ariel Lassiter
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
David Costa 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Kristoffer Velde 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Forwards
Vincent Janssen
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Hunter Sulte
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alexander Bonetig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sawyer Jura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Smith
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eric Izoita
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.0
Rating
Joao Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antony 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Alexander Aravena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2026 | Portland Timbers | 1 - 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Providence Park |
| 02/11/2026 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 - 2 | Portland Timbers | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 06/14/2025 | Portland Timbers | 1 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Providence Park |
| 05/21/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 0 (AET) | Portland Timbers | US Open Cup | PayPal Park |
| 05/04/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 4 - 1 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | Earthquakes Stadium |
| 02/05/2025 | Portland Timbers | 2 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Friendlies Clubs | Empire Polo Club |
| 06/20/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 2 | Portland Timbers | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 05/16/2024 | Portland Timbers | 4 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Providence Park |
| 02/14/2024 | Portland Timbers | 0 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
| 09/21/2023 | Portland Timbers | 2 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Providence Park |
05/24/2026
02/11/2026
06/14/2025
05/21/2025
05/04/2025
02/05/2025
06/20/2024
05/16/2024
02/14/2024
09/21/2023
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Portland Timbers Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +13
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: -2
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -25
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -3
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
San Jose Earthquakes
Portland Timbers
San Jose Earthquakes
Portland Timbers
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
First-Half Blitz Seals It for San Jose
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. Preston Judd's devastating first-half brace secured a vital victory for San Jose, keeping them firmly cemented at the top end of the Western Conference standings.
The Opening Blitz
Avaya Stadium barely had time to settle before the net bulged, setting the tone for a wildly entertaining evening of MLS action. The Stakes were blindingly evident for a San Jose Earthquakes side chasing the summit of the Western Conference. In just the fourth minute of play, playmaker Eduard Löwen unlocked the opposition defense with surgical precision, allowing Preston Judd to fire home an early opener that sent the home crowd into raptures. Rather than retreating into a defensive shell, the hosts kept their foot firmly on the gas. A sky-high Intensity rating tells the story of a frantic, breathless first half. Löwen then turned from chief provider to ruthless executioner in the 24th minute, burying a golden chance beautifully set up by Beau Leroux. The visitors looked completely shell-shocked in those opening stages, thoroughly unable to handle the direct, aggressive transitions that defined the early exchanges and left them chasing shadows.
Judd's Masterclass
The match definitively tilted away from the Portland Timbers just five minutes after Löwen's strike, effectively ending the contest before the halftime whistle even blew. Judd completed his phenomenal hero brace in the 29th minute, latching onto a brilliant, defense-splitting feed from Paul Marie to make it a staggering 3-0. Ironically, Portland actually edged possession over the ninety minutes, holding 54% of the ball as they desperately pushed to find a route back into the game, but they completely lacked defensive Balance when it mattered most. The sheer volume of attacking chances was staggering to witness; a combined 29 shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery. Both goalkeepers were repeatedly forced into magnificent heroics, combining for 10 crucial saves across the evening to prevent the scoreline from entering completely absurd, historic territory.
Late Consolation
With the Upset Factor completely neutralized by that devastating first-half blitz, the second period became a masterful exercise in game management for the Earthquakes. Portland refused to surrender entirely, mounting relentless corner pressure and racking up nine set-pieces, but they heavily struggled to break down a resolute, perfectly organized home defense. The visitors finally found a narrow breakthrough in the 86th minute to ruin the clean sheet. Substitute Eric Izoita made an immediate impact off the bench, delivering a sharp assist for David Da Costa to grab a late, well-taken consolation goal. It was a spirited finish from the struggling away side, but San Jose's blistering start ensured all three points stayed in California. This dominant display extends their impressive run of form and leaves Portland desperately searching for answers in the bottom half of the league standings.
Key Questions
What made P. Judd the Man of the Match?
Judd was utterly clinical, scoring a decisive first-half brace that included a tone-setting goal in the early minutes to dismantle Portland.
What does this mean for San Jose Earthquakes's season?
The win solidifies their second-place standing, maintaining their momentum as serious title contenders with a strong run of recent form.
How did substitute P. Judd change the game?
Though actually starting the match, Judd's game-changing impact came through his relentless attacking movement and two lethal first-half finishes.
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.
Top Four Ambitions on the Line in San Jose
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. San Jose's grip on continental qualification faces a stern test from a chaotic but dangerous Portland side.
The Setup
The San Jose Earthquakes sit comfortably in fourth, commanding a strong position in the hunt for top-four qualification. Despite a recent stumble, their underlying Form remains steady. The visitors, Portland Timbers, are lingering down in eighth. Portland provides sheer chaos; a shaky Balance sees them scoring and conceding 47 times this campaign. The Stakes are heavily tilted toward the hosts for this September 27, 2026 clash at PayPal Park: San Jose needs all three points to cement their elite status. Expect a high concentration of attacking Stars to turn this into an open shootout.
Key Battle
San Jose's creative hub Beau Leroux takes on Portland's explosive winger K. Velde. Leroux has been pulling the strings masterfully for the home side, but Velde brings immediate, ruthless finishing on the counter. The team that dictates the pace through midfield transitions will walk away with the points.
Our Prediction
Our verdict points to a narrow home victory. Expect San Jose to capitalize on Portland's glaring defensive vulnerabilities for a 2-1 win, controlling possession while weathering the inevitable Portland counter-attacks.