Major League Soccer Regular Season - 12
San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 1 FT Vancouver Whitecaps
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' P. Judd
25' R. Vieira
36' B. Kikanovic
HT
↓ C. Sabaly ↑E. Sabbi 46'
S. Berhalter 55'
62' ↓ P. Marie ↑I. Harkes
↓ J. Badwal ↑K. G. Cabrera Nakamura 63'
↓ B. Caicedo ↑A. Jackson 70'
72' ↓ O. Bouda ↑J. Skahan
S. Berhalter 76'
79' J. Skahan
90'+6 ↓ J. Ricketts ↑J. Jasinski
90'+6 ↓ P. Judd ↑N. Adimabua
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Daniel 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Benjamin Kikanović 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Daniel Munie 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reid Roberts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dave Romney
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ronaldo Vieira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beau Leroux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Marie 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Ousseni Bouda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Jamar Ricketts
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Preston Judd 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
BENCH
Nate Crockford 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jack Jasinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Floriani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noel Buck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nonso Adimabua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goalkeepers
Yohei Takaoka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Édier Ocampo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Tristan Blackmon 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
95
Passes
3
Duels
Mathías Laborda 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tate Johnson
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Sebastian Berhalter 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Andrés Cubas
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
64
Passes
11
Duels
Cheick Tidiane Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jeevan Badwal
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Bruno Quiñonez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Brian White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Isaac Boehmer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mihail Gherasimencov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ranko Veselinović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aziel Jackson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Larraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Claude Ngando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenji Cabrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Elloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Sabbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 10/05/2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 4 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 08/10/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 09/15/2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 03/10/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 0 - 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 02/17/2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
| 08/21/2023 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 03/05/2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 09/05/2022 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 05/14/2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 - 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BC Place Stadium |
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San Jose Earthquakes Win
Vancouver Whitecaps Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Whitecaps' Possession Siege Cracks Earthquakes' Early Wall
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. Vancouver's overwhelming control forced a late equalizer in a top-of-the-table clash that leaves the MLS title race balanced on a knife-edge.
Early Shockwaves at PayPal Park
The Stakes were sky-high as the league leaders hosted the third-placed Vancouver Whitecaps in a genuine six-pointer. PayPal Park barely had time to settle into its seats before the home side drew first blood. Just four minutes in, P. Judd blasted the San Jose Earthquakes into the lead, setting the tone for what became a gritty defensive stand. Instead of using that momentum to push for a second, San Jose immediately dropped deep, daring the Canadian visitors to break them down. The home team surrendered the ball almost entirely, perfectly happy to absorb pressure and protect their slender advantage. It was a risky, pragmatic game plan that demanded absolute concentration against a Vancouver side desperate to close the two-point gap at the top of the table.
The Midfield Stranglehold
With San Jose willingly retreating into their own shell, Vancouver completely dominated possession, holding the ball for a staggering 71% of the match. The Balance of play shifted entirely toward the visitors' attacking third, creating a relentless siege mentality. Orchestrating this continuous wave of pressure was Andrés Cubas. The midfield maestro dictated the offensive tempo flawlessly, helping Vancouver string together well over 500 total passes while instantly suffocating the Earthquakes' rare attempts to counter-attack. Despite unleashing a barrage of 16 total shots, the Whitecaps initially struggled to find the clinical final touch against a resolute, packed defensive block. The sheer physical Intensity of Vancouver's lateral ball movement eventually began to wear down the home side's tired legs, turning the field into a one-way shooting gallery as the second half unfolded.
Late Reward for the Visitors
The persistent knocking at the door finally resulted in a breakthrough in the 76th minute. S. Berhalter drifted into a crucial pocket of space, stepping up to deliver the vital equalizer that Vancouver's overwhelming tactical superiority thoroughly deserved. This 1-1 draw carries a minimal Upset Factor, but it perfectly illustrates the razor-thin margins of an authentic title race. San Jose ultimately managed to cling onto their hard-fought point despite producing a meager xG of 0.97 from just seven total shots. The result preserves their status at the summit of the standings. Vancouver leaves California feeling slightly shortchanged by the scoreline but knowing their execution dictated the game, securing an essential away point that keeps them breathing directly down the Earthquakes' necks in the championship chase.
Key Questions
What does this mean for San Jose Earthquakes's season?
The draw keeps San Jose top of the table with 22 points, preserving their home form while keeping Vancouver at arm's length in the title race.
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.
Summit Showdown: Earthquakes and Whitecaps Collide
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 99/100. A genuine six-pointer at PayPal Park will test if Vancouver can dethrone the current league leaders in a massive battle at the top.
The Setup
San Jose Earthquakes sit proudly at the summit of the standings, boasting an unbeaten home run that heavily underpins their formidable title push. Turning PayPal Park into a fortress has been their blueprint for success this season. However, Vancouver Whitecaps arrive with serious momentum, riding a fiery Form rating fueled by four consecutive victories that demands total respect. A near-perfect Balance score points to a razor-thin tactical margin between these two heavyweights. With maximum Stakes on the line as first meets second, both sides are acutely aware that a victory here could permanently dictate the momentum for the remainder of the regular season. The dazzling attacking Stars on display make this a truly mouth-watering prospect for any neutral tuning in on May 10.
Key Battle
Timo Werner is the undisputed focal point of the home side's ruthless attack, consistently terrorising high defensive lines with his blistering pace and clinical finishing. He will look to completely outshine Vancouver's veteran midfield maestro Thomas Müller, who expertly orchestrates the visitors' rapid transition play and unlocks stubborn backlines. Whoever dictates the tempo and establishes dominance in the final third will undoubtedly tip the scales for their respective team.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a high-octane 2-2 draw. Vancouver will effectively leverage their games in hand to play with freedom, aiming to strike early on the counter-attack through sharp midfield passing. San Jose's raucous home crowd will undoubtedly roar them back into the contest, sustaining heavy pressure in the second half and ultimately forcing a dramatic share of the spoils in a truly breathless encounter.