San Jose Earthquakes vs. San Diego FC

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.