SJ Earthquakes vs San Diego FC
PayPal Park
F. Bazakos
2026
Match Report
San Jose Earthquakes cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory over San Diego FC at PayPal Park on Saturday night, with Niko Tsakiris stealing the show with a clinical brace. The hometown hero put the hosts firmly in control before half-time, leaving the visitors with no way back.
Tsakiris opened the scoring in the 13th minute, finishing off a slick counter-attack after Preston Judd played him through on goal. He doubled his tally from the penalty spot in the 34th minute, before Judd got on the scoresheet himself deep into first-half stoppage time to make it three before the break.
The shutout extends San Jose's extraordinary defensive run — just one goal conceded in six games — and lifts them to third in the Western Conference on 15 points. San Diego FC slip to seventh on 11 points after a chastening evening in the Bay Area.
Match Events
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45+3'
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90+3'
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90+3'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | SJ Earthquakes | 12 | 6 | 8 | +8 | 42 |
| 10 | San Diego FC | 8 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 31 |
Statistics
40%Possession60%
24Shots4
10Shots on Target1
7Corners5
17Fouls13
1Offsides3
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
364Passes563
1Saves7
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
3
SJ Earthquakes wins
0
Draws
2
San Diego FC wins
Goals: 8 - 6
