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San Jose Earthquakes vs. San Diego FC
The Battle Continues.
San Jose, Calif. (August 17, 2025) — The San Jose Earthquakes left the field frustrated Sunday night at PayPal Park.
In their first-ever meeting with San Diego FC, the Quakes looked in control for much of the night, but two late goals flipped the script and handed the visitors a 2-1 win.
San Jose set the tone early, playing with urgency and purpose. Cristian Espinoza forced goalkeeper CJ Dos Santos into a pair of tough saves, while Duan Jones repeatedly got forward down the right side, stretching San Diego’s back line and drawing desperate clearances.
That pressure finally broke through in the 61st minute. Josef Martínez pounced on a defensive mistake and calmly finished to give San Jose a 1-0 lead. It was the kind of goal that rewards persistence — Martínez had been active all night, pressing defenders and making smart runs.
But the momentum didn’t last.
San Diego found another gear in the final 20 minutes. Substitute Marcus Ingvartsen pulled the visitors level in the 70th minute, and just seven minutes later, Anders Dreier broke in behind and finished a counterattack to complete the comeback.
The Quakes threw numbers forward late, chasing an equalizer with a flurry of set pieces and crosses into the box. A few moments felt promising, but San Diego’s defense held on through the final whistle.
After the match, the mood was a mix of disappointment and determination. The effort was there, the stretches of strong play were evident — but the result slipped away. Now, San Jose turns its focus to the next match, knowing every point matters as the playoff race tightens.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. New York Red Bulls
Always ready.
San Jose, Calif. (July 5, 2025) — The San Jose Earthquakes earned a point Saturday night at PayPal Park, playing to a 1–1 draw with the New York Red Bulls thanks to a second-half own goal that pulled them level.
New York struck first in the 18th minute, finishing off a low cross from close range after a quick attacking sequence. The early goal put San Jose on the back foot, but the Quakes stayed organized defensively and gradually found their rhythm as the first half wore on, looking to create chances on the counterattack.
The equalizer came in the 57th minute off the foot of Cristian Espinoza — or, more accurately, off a Red Bulls defender. Espinoza whipped a dangerous cross into the box, and under pressure, the defender redirected the ball into his own net. The moment energized the home side and shifted momentum toward San Jose.
From there, the Quakes pushed for a winner, creating a handful of promising opportunities late in the match. Despite the pressure, neither side could find a breakthrough before the final whistle.
The draw keeps San Jose unbeaten in its last two home matches and adds another point in the Western Conference race. The Earthquakes return to the field Tuesday, July 8, when they host Austin FC.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy
Intensity at an all-time high.
The San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy played to a hard-fought 1-1 draw on Saturday night in the latest chapter of the storied California Clásico at Stanford Stadium.
A crowd of over 40,000 was on hand for the annual rivalry match, which featured a special pregame moment as NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice fired up the fans by sounding the Earthquakes' pregame siren.
Both teams traded chances in a fast-paced match, with the Earthquakes scoring first before LA Galaxy tied moments after. Despite late pressure from both sides, neither team could break the tie, leaving the score 1-1 in one of Major League Soccer's most iconic rivalries
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Inter Miami CF
Lionel Messi in the Bay Area.
On May 14, 2025, the San Jose Earthquakes faced Inter Miami CF in front of a sold-out crowd at PayPal Park. The match featured one of the game’s all-time greats, Lionel Messi, who orchestrated much of Miami’s offense and played a key role in their three goals on the night.
Inter Miami’s goals came from No. 37, Maximiliano Falcon, and two goals from No. 21, Tadeo Allende. Despite the pressure, the Earthquakes held their ground in a thrilling back-and-forth contest. San Jose responded with goals from No. 9, Cristian Arango, No. 34, Beau Leroux, and No. 6, Ian Harkes, leveling the score at 3-3.
The draw earned each team a well-deserved point, but fans walked away with something more — an unforgettable night of high-stakes MLS action in the heart of the Bay Area.
