Major League Soccer Regular Season - 6
San Jose Earthquakes 3 - 0 FT San Diego
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' O. Bouda
13' N. Tsakiris (P. Judd)
M. Duah 32'
34' N. Tsakiris
↓ D. Vazquez ↑W. Eisner 40'
45'+3 P. Judd (B. Leroux)
HT
O. Soe 52'
57' ↓ J. Skahan ↑P. Marie
↓ L. Morgan ↑B. B. Zamble 57'
↓ M. Ingvartsen ↑A. Godoy 57'
J. Tverskov 59'
69' ↓ J. Ricketts ↑D. Romney
70' ↓ B. Leroux ↑J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza
70' ↓ O. Bouda ↑N. Fernandez
↓ O. Valakari ↑A. Mighten 78'
↓ O. Verhoeven ↑W. Kumado 78'
86' ↓ R. Vieira ↑I. Harkes
90'+3 N. Tsakiris
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Daniel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Benjamin Kikanović 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Daniel Munie 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Reid Roberts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamar Ricketts 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
44%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ronaldo Vieira 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Beau Leroux
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Niko Tsakiris 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
5
On Target
10
Rating
Ousseni Bouda
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Preston Judd 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8
Rating
BENCH
Earl Edwards Jr. 
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
Dave Romney
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Paul Marie 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nick Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noel Buck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Diego
Goalkeepers
Duran Ferree 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
68
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Oscar Verhoeven
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Osvald Soe
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
76
Passes
9
Duels
Manu Duah 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
4.9
Rating
Luca Bombino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Onni Valakari
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
David Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
40
Entry
Jeppe Tverskov
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
79
Passes
10
Duels
Forwards
Anders Dreyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Ingvartsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Lewis Morgan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
CJ dos Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wilson Eisner
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Willy Kumado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aníbal Godoy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryce Duke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Soma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anisse Saidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Zamblé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Mighten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2026 | San Diego | 2 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 09/28/2025 | San Diego | 0 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 08/17/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 2 | San Diego | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
01/24/2026
09/28/2025
08/17/2025
San Jose Earthquakes Win
San Diego Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tsakiris Sparks First-Half Rout as Quakes Demolish San Diego
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. A lethal first-half blitz and a critical red card turned a tight California clash into an absolute shooting gallery for the home side.
Early Sparks and a Crushing Blow
The Stakes were high heading into PayPal Park, with San Jose Earthquakes and San Diego sitting neck-and-neck in the Western Conference standings. Both teams recognized this as an early-season six-pointer. The home side wasted no time establishing control. In the 13th minute, Niko Tsakiris found the breakthrough, latching onto a slick feed from Preston Judd to fire the Quakes into the lead. San Diego pushed to find their footing, dominating possession with 60% of the ball, but their passing lacked a cutting edge. The Intensity spiked drastically near the half-hour mark when disaster struck the visitors. M. Duah was shown a straight red card in the 32nd minute, completely unravelling San Diego's defensive structure and exposing their backline.
The Penalty and the Siege
Duah's dismissal was the undeniable turning point, shifting the Balance of the match permanently. Just two minutes after the red card, San Jose capitalized on the disarray. They won a penalty, and Tsakiris stepped up to the spot. Cool under pressure, he buried his second goal of the night, securing a sensational brace and leaving the ten-man visitors shell-shocked. From there, the match turned into a relentless attacking siege. Despite yielding possession, the Earthquakes unleashed a high shot volume, ultimately racking up 24 attempts to San Diego's mere four. Defender Benjamin Kikanović was instrumental in shutting down any fleeting counterattacks, ensuring the visitors never registered more than a single shot on target. The Quakes smelled blood and refused to let up.
Judd Seals the Statement Win
Before the halftime whistle could offer San Diego a moment of mercy, the Earthquakes delivered the final dagger. In the third minute of stoppage time, Judd transformed from provider to executioner, converting a setup by B. Leroux to make it 3-0. The second half played out as a mere formality. San Diego passed the ball neatly in the midfield but could not penetrate a disciplined Quakes defensive block. This emphatic victory catapults San Jose into a strong position, handing them a vital three points against a direct playoff rival. The early-season table implications are massive, shifting momentum firmly back to PayPal Park. The visitors, meanwhile, face a long trip down the California coast to dissect exactly how their shape vanished in the span of three chaotic minutes.
Key Questions
How did the red card for M. Duah impact the match?
M. Duah's 32nd-minute dismissal completely unraveled San Diego's structure, allowing San Jose to immediately score a penalty and dominate the final third.
What made Niko Tsakiris the Man of the Match?
Tsakiris was flawless, scoring an early opener and confidently converting a penalty to secure a brilliant first-half brace.
What does this mean for San Jose Earthquakes's season?
This dominant victory over a close rival boosts their playoff trajectory, giving them a vital three points and immense early-season momentum.
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 Collide at PayPal Park
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 52/100. An impeccable balance rating sets the stage for a thrilling first-leg encounter as two of the league's early pacesetters fight for supremacy.
The Setup
Third meets fourth in a clash that could define the early season narrative. San Jose Earthquakes boast a rock-solid Form rating, built on a defensive foundation that has leaked just one goal in five matches. Visiting San Diego arrive with contrasting but equally dangerous momentum, leaning on an explosive attack that guarantees goals. The competitive Balance here is off the charts, signaling an incredibly tight affair between two high-flying rosters. While the Stakes might appear modest in Gameweek 5, establishing dominance now in the race for Champions League spots is vital. Crucially, this is only the first act of a two-legged tie; the overarching storyline won't conclude until the return leg in San Diego on September 10.
Key Battle
San Jose's keeper Daniel goes toe-to-toe with San Diego's hitman Marcus Ingvartsen. This is the ultimate test of strength against strength. Daniel has been an absolute wall, notching four clean sheets and making vital saves. He now faces a forward line spearheaded by a natural finisher in electric form. An immovable object meets an unstoppable force.
Our Prediction
San Jose's defensive resilience at home should give them a narrow edge in this first leg. Expect a tense, tactical 1-0 or 2-1 victory for the Earthquakes, leaving everything to play for in the September return fixture.