Major League Soccer Regular Season - 10
St. Louis City 2 - 3 FT San Jose Earthquakes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
P. Judd 8'
↓ E. Edwards ↑Daniel 24'
HT
↓ J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza ↑R. Vieira 46'
↓ J. Skahan ↑N. Tsakiris 46'
51' S. Cordova
54' M. Hartel (S. Becher)
P. Judd 59'
↓ N. Fernandez ↑O. Bouda 61'
T. Werner 69'
↓ M. Floriani ↑J. Ricketts 70'
Daniel 75'
75' ↓ S. Cordova ↑B. McSorley
81' ↓ S. Becher ↑C. Teuchert
T. Werner (O. Bouda) 83'
J. Ricketts 84'
84' C. Durkin
85' ↓ T. Totland ↑Rafael Santos
85' ↓ D. Edelman ↑E. Lowen
90'+5 D. Polvara
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
St. Louis City
Goalkeepers
Roman Bürki 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Lukas MacNaughton 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Timo Baumgartl 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Dante Polvara 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tomas Totland
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
85
Entry
Christopher Durkin 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
11
Duels Won
85%
Win %
Daniel Edelman 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Conrad Wallem 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Simon Becher 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Sergio Córdova 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Marcel Hartel
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Benjamin Lundt 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fallou Fall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Mbacke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mykhi Joyner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduard Löwen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brendan McSorley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cedric Teuchert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Earl Edwards Jr.
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
24
Entry
Defenders
Jack Jasinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Munie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Floriani 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Dave Romney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jack Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Nick Fernandez
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Timo Werner 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Preston Judd
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Daniel
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Jamar Ricketts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reid Roberts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Marie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronaldo Vieira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niko Tsakiris 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Noel Buck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beau Leroux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ousseni Bouda 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
35
Minutes
7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 3 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 05/31/2025 | St. Louis City | 2 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 02/15/2025 | St. Louis City | 1 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Friendlies Clubs | CITYPARK |
| 09/22/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 2 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 07/04/2024 | St. Louis City | 2 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 06/25/2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 2 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 03/19/2023 | St. Louis City | 3 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
09/21/2025
05/31/2025
02/15/2025
09/22/2024
07/04/2024
06/25/2023
03/19/2023
St. Louis City Win
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +16
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +15
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -13
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
Werner's Late Heroics Break Local Hearts in Five-Goal Classic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 99/100. A breathtaking pendulum of momentum proved exactly why the league leaders remain untouchable, even when pushed to the absolute brink.
Early Shock in the Midwest
Energizer Park was buzzing with anticipation. The Stakes were massive for a St. Louis City side desperate for a spark, but the visitors struck first. P. Judd silenced the home crowd with a clinical eighth-minute opener. We expected the San Jose Earthquakes to cruise from there. Instead, the hosts dug deep and controlled possession, holding 57% of the ball. Christopher Durkin pulled the strings in midfield with an incredible engine. The Quakes absorbed heavy pressure, relying on their defensive shape while the hosts relentlessly racked up corners and pinned them back.
A Manic Three-Minute Reversal
The second half exploded with raw Intensity. St. Louis flipped the script in three unbelievable minutes. First, S. Cordova found the equalizer at minute 51 to ignite the stadium. Before San Jose could catch their breath, M. Hartel smashed home a second goal courtesy of a brilliant feed from S. Becher. The home fans erupted, sensing the ultimate upset. But San Jose showed immense championship character and refused to panic. A crucial penalty call in the 69th minute handed T. Werner the chance to restore order, and he buried it to level the chaotic scoreline.
Ruthless Efficiency Wins Out
The Balance of the match teetered on a knife edge entering the final stretch. St. Louis threw bodies forward, finishing the night with 19 total shots. But cold, hard efficiency won the day. Substitute O. Bouda entered the fray and instantly changed the geometry of the pitch. In the 83rd minute, he set up Werner for the match-winning brace. San Jose only managed three shots on target all night, yet miraculously scored three goals. That clinical edge keeps them firmly atop the table, leaving St. Louis empty-handed despite a heroic effort.
Key Questions
What made Christopher Durkin the Man of the Match?
He dictated the midfield tempo, completely driving his team forward with two key passes despite the heartbreaking final result.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A wild clash of styles saw 28 combined shots and five massive momentum swings, pulling defenses totally out of shape.
How did St. Louis City complete the comeback from behind?
Cordova scored a crucial equalizer in the 51st minute, followed immediately by Hartel's brilliant strike just three minutes later.
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.
Title Race Drama Arrives at CITYPARK
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A soaring San Jose side looks to cement their championship credentials against a struggling St. Louis outfit anchored near the bottom of the table.
The Setup
The San Jose Earthquakes travel to CITYPARK on April 26, 2026, boasting a formidable away record and realistic championship ambitions. Sitting second in the standings with six wins from seven matches, the visitors bring a searing Form rating into this clash. In contrast, St. Louis City are languishing in 14th place with just one win all season. While the Stakes for San Jose are squarely focused on the title race, the hosts are fighting a desperate battle to restore local pride and climb out of the basement.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will decide this contest. St. Louis relies heavily on Eduard Löwen to dictate tempo and break lines. He faces a mammoth task against San Jose's Niko Tsakiris. The visitors' playmaker boasts an elite Stars profile right now and will constantly probe the vulnerable home defense.
Our Prediction
Oddsmakers have surprisingly installed the struggling hosts as slight favorites, hinting at a tighter Balance of play than the league table suggests. However, our verdict leans firmly toward the visitors. San Jose has conceded just two goals all season while scoring freely. Expect the Earthquakes to absorb early home pressure before punishing St. Louis on the counter-attack, securing a comfortable multi-goal victory to keep their title charge rolling.