San Diego FC vs San Jose Earthquakes Highlights - September 09, 2026

San Jose Earthquakes beat San Diego FC 3-2 in Major League Soccer on September 09, 2026.

The match was played at Snapdragon Stadium. Anders Dreyer (42'), Cédric Bakambu (90'+4') scored for San Diego FC.

Niko Tsakiris (3'), Preston Judd (12'), Ousseni Bouda (35') scored for San Jose Earthquakes.

At kick-off San Diego FC stood in position 9 with 30 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.

San Jose Earthquakes went into the game in position 6, on 35 points. They had won 0, drawn 2 and lost 3 in their previous five.

Niko Tsakiris scored for San Jose Earthquakes on 3 minutes after a pass from Beau Leroux.

Soon after, the referee cautioned CJ dos Santos of San Diego FC on 7 minutes. Niko Tsakiris picked out Preston Judd, who scored for San Jose Earthquakes (12').

Shortly afterwards, Preston Judd was booked for San Jose Earthquakes (13'). A block denied Ian Harkes on 27 minutes.

Ousseni Bouda scored for San Jose Earthquakes on 35 minutes after a pass from Niko Tsakiris.

Moments later, Beau Leroux forced a save for San Jose Earthquakes on 40 minutes. Onni Valakari picked out Anders Dreyer, who scored for San Diego FC (42').

Beau Leroux saw a shot blocked (45'+2'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Elias Achouri’s effort (45'+4').

Ian Harkes saw a shot blocked (45'+5'). Substitutions: San Diego FC 1, San Jose Earthquakes 1.

After the break, Oscar Verhoeven shot wide for San Diego FC on 52 minutes. The referee cautioned Jeppe Tverskov of San Diego FC on 52 minutes.

Soon after, Elias Achouri tested the goalkeeper for San Diego FC (55'). Elias Achouri could not find the target for San Diego FC (59').

Shortly afterwards, Amahl Pellegrino forced a save for San Diego FC on 59 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Amahl Pellegrino’s effort (71').

Moments later, Max Floriani was booked for San Jose Earthquakes (75'). CJ dos Santos of San Diego FC was shown a red card on 80 minutes.

Eduard Löwen tested the goalkeeper for San Jose Earthquakes (86'). Max Floriani was sent off for San Jose Earthquakes (90'+2').

Cédric Bakambu converted a penalty for San Diego FC (90'+4'). Elias Achouri saw a shot blocked (90'+6').

Substitutions: San Diego FC 4, San Jose Earthquakes 4.

San Diego FC controlled 53.3% of possession. San Diego FC had 10 shots with 6 on target, while San Jose Earthquakes had 11 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: San Diego FC 3, San Jose Earthquakes 4. Corners: San Diego FC 1, San Jose Earthquakes 3.

San Diego FC completed the most passes, 546 in total at 88.1% accuracy. The referee produced 8 yellow cards.