San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Highlights - September 26, 2026

San Jose Earthquakes beat Portland Timbers 3-1 in Major League Soccer on September 26, 2026.

The match was played at PayPal Park. Preston Judd (4', 29'), Eduard Löwen (24') scored for San Jose Earthquakes.

David Da Costa (86') scored for Portland Timbers.

At kick-off San Jose Earthquakes stood in position 5 with 42 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats.

That run had left San Jose Earthquakes 5 games without defeat. Portland Timbers went into the game in position 9, on 32 points.

They had won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 in their previous five.

Preston Judd scored for San Jose Earthquakes on 4 minutes after a pass from Eduard Löwen.

Shortly afterwards, Eduard Löwen could not find the target for San Jose Earthquakes (8').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Ariel Lassiter’s effort (11'). Moments later, a block denied Kristoffer Velde on 12 minutes.

Vincent Janssen tested the goalkeeper for Portland Timbers (13'). Soon after, Timo Werner saw a shot blocked (18').

Timo Werner forced a save for San Jose Earthquakes on 22 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out David Da Costa’s effort (22').

Beau Leroux picked out Eduard Löwen, who scored for San Jose Earthquakes (24').

Moments later, Preston Judd scored for San Jose Earthquakes on 29 minutes after a pass from Paul Marie.

The referee cautioned Preston Judd of San Jose Earthquakes on 30 minutes. Reid Roberts was booked for San Jose Earthquakes (40').

After the break, Eric Miller sent an effort off target for Portland Timbers (49'). Eduard Löwen tested the goalkeeper for San Jose Earthquakes (50').

Soon after, Benjamin Kikanovic forced a save for San Jose Earthquakes on 51 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Preston Judd’s effort (51').

Shortly afterwards, a block denied Kristoffer Velde on 51 minutes. Cole Bassett saw a shot blocked (51').

Vincent Janssen tested the goalkeeper for Portland Timbers (64'). The referee cautioned Eric Miller of Portland Timbers on 76 minutes.

Eric Izoita picked out David Da Costa, who scored for Portland Timbers (86'). Substitutions: San Jose Earthquakes 5, Portland Timbers 5.

Portland Timbers controlled 54.1% of possession.

San Jose Earthquakes had 13 shots with 8 on target, while Portland Timbers had 18 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: San Jose Earthquakes 5, Portland Timbers 5. Corners: San Jose Earthquakes 5, Portland Timbers 9.

Portland Timbers completed the most passes, 543 in total at 87.7% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.