Major League Soccer Gameweek 33
San Jose Earthquakes 2 - 1 FT Real Salt Lake
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
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Match Events
17' Benjamin Kikanovic (Jamar Ricketts)
Juan Sanabria (Sam Junqua) 23'
45' ↓ Benjamin Kikanovic ↑Jack Jasinski
↓ Dominik Marczuk ↑Chadwick Zachary Booth 45'
↓ Sam Junqua ↑Aiden Hezarkhani 45'
HT
46' Reid Roberts
60' N.Tsakiris
↓ Justen Glad ↑Lukas Engel 60'
60' ↓ Nick Fernandez ↑Eduard Löwen
60' ↓ Ian Harkes ↑Ronaldo Vieira
60' ↓ N.Tsakiris ↑Beau Leroux
Philip Quinton 63'
↓ Chadwick Zachary Booth ↑Alexandros Katranis 70'
↓ Stijn Spierings ↑Ariath Piol 71'
81' ↓ Preston Judd ↑Luka Jovanovic
Alexandros Katranis 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Earl Edwards Jr. 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Benjamin Kikanovic 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Daniel Munie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reid Roberts 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Dave Romney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Nick Fernandez 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Ousseni Bouda 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nikolas Tsakiris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Jamar Ricketts
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Preston Judd
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Angus Gunn 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Max Floriani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítor Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Jasinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beau Leroux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduard Löwen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronaldo Vieira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Jovanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Salt Lake
Goalkeepers
Rafael Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Luc De Fougerolles
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
90%
Duel Win %
Justen Glad 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Philip Quinton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Dominik Marczuk
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Stijn Spierings
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Noel Caliskan 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
64
Passes
11
Duels
Sam Junqua 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Saba Lobzhanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Manuel Sanabria
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Forwards
S. Solans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Mason Stajduhar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukas Engel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kobi Henry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandros Katranis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
DeAndre Yedlin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zach Booth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
70
Entry
Colin Guske
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiden Hezarkhani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ariath Piol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | Real Salt Lake | 1 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
| 07/27/2025 | Real Salt Lake | 2 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
| 02/23/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 4 - 0 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | Earthquakes Stadium |
| 10/06/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 0 - 1 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 08/25/2024 | Real Salt Lake | 0 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | America First Field |
| 09/17/2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 1 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 04/23/2023 | Real Salt Lake | 3 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | America First Field |
| 07/31/2022 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 2 | Real Salt Lake | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 06/19/2022 | Real Salt Lake | 2 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
| 10/30/2021 | Real Salt Lake | 3 - 4 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
10/15/2026
07/27/2025
02/23/2025
10/06/2024
08/25/2024
09/17/2023
04/23/2023
07/31/2022
06/19/2022
10/30/2021
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Real Salt Lake Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 27 GD: +5
P: 27 GD: +11
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 27 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -3
P: 27 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: +2
P: 27 GD: +1
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -30
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +38
P: 33 GD: +9
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +10
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: +13
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -42
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San Jose Earthquakes
Real Salt Lake
San Jose Earthquakes
Real Salt Lake
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Two-Goal Burst, Then a Test
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A two-goal burst inside 17 minutes gave the hosts just enough room to withstand the visitors’ pressure and claim valuable league points.
Opening Act
San Jose Earthquakes needed only two attacks to seize control, and their 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake began with a jolt at Avaya Stadium. Ousseni Bouda struck in the second minute, turning the home side’s first major moment into an immediate lead. The hosts did not sit on it: Benjamin Kikanovic doubled the advantage in the 17th, finishing a move created by Jamar Ricketts. That early burst did the heavy lifting. San Jose had only 44% possession overall, yet showed a directness that mattered far more than time on the ball in the opening spell. The Intensity came from the pace of those first attacks, not from endless pressure. Salt Lake had barely found its rhythm before the match was already asking them to chase.
The Pivot
Juan Sanabria gave Real Salt Lake a route back in the 23rd minute, finishing a move supplied by Sam Junqua. The score stayed 2-1, but that goal stopped the opening from becoming a runaway and left the visitors with a foothold. Sanabria brought craft beyond the finish, registering four key passes and leading Salt Lake’s creative effort. The visitors controlled possession at 56% and fashioned three big chances to San Jose’s one, so their comeback threat was real rather than cosmetic. They also edged the shot count, 16 to 15, while both teams put five efforts on target. The Balance shifted from San Jose’s rapid advantage to a harder, more even contest; the hosts had to protect their lead against a side that kept finding ways forward.
Resolution
Neither side scored again after the 23rd minute, leaving San Jose with a win built on the value of its first 17 minutes. The numbers explain why it was not comfortable: Salt Lake mustered 16 shots and created three big chances, while San Jose’s four saves and 31 clearances show the defensive work required. The hosts did not dominate the ball; they made the early lead count and withstood sustained pressure. The supplied standings place San Jose third on 41 points and Salt Lake eighth on 36, giving this direct result extra value. The Stakes were straightforward: valuable league points and a stronger foothold among the leading sides. It was a practical home win: two early blows, one answer, and a long stretch of protecting the advantage.
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 Earthquakes’ fourth-place cushion faces Real Salt Lake
San Jose sit fourth, nine points ahead of Real Salt Lake, but the visitors’ stronger recent run makes this a meaningful late-season league meeting.
The Setup
On October 31, 2026, PayPal Park frames a standings question: can San Jose protect fourth, or can RSL cut the nine-point gap? San Jose have 48 points from 31 matches; Real Salt Lake have 39. The hosts’ LDDDW sequence means one win and three draws in five: resilient, but short on acceleration. RSL’s WWDLW run is stronger, although 48 goals scored and 48 conceded reveal a side capable of hurting opponents and vulnerable in return. San Jose’s 52 goals and +7 difference give them a sturdier season platform, despite 45 conceded. The Form edge belongs to the visitors; Balance leans towards fourth-placed San Jose. The Stakes are clear: reinforce a position or reduce the gap, with the Stars providing the individual hook.
Key Battle
The clearest duel is E. Löwen against S. Solans. Löwen must give San Jose a route into dangerous areas; Solans is the visitor most likely to turn a chance into a decisive contribution. If the home side holds its shape, it can crowd out his space; push too high, and Real Salt Lake have a route behind the defence. It is a sharp contrast between home initiative and the away side’s finishing threat.
Our Prediction
San Jose Earthquakes 2-1. Expect an open game, not a controlled home procession. San Jose use the home edge to get in front; Real Salt Lake respond and make it uncomfortable, but the Earthquakes find the better final opening as the visitors chase an equaliser.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
A solid late-season table story, not essential viewing; tune in for the gap and contrasting recent runs.
What is the expected outcome?
San Jose Earthquakes to win 2-1 after Real Salt Lake make the hosts work through an open contest.
Where are San Jose Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake in the league table?
San Jose are fourth on 48 points; Real Salt Lake are tenth on 39. Both have played 31 matches.
How have San Jose Earthquakes been doing recently?
One win, three draws and one defeat in their last five matches.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
S. Solans of Real Salt Lake: five goals in five matches, averaging a 7.6 rating.
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.