San Diego vs San Jose Earthquakes

San Diego play host to San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer on September 10, 2026, as both teams look to solidify their playoff credentials in the Western Conference. With the regular season entering its 24th round, this clash pits two sides with contrasting styles against each other.

Team News and Injury Latest

For the home side, manager Mikey Varas has a relatively clean bill of health to select from. San Diego will look to their dangerous attacking duo of Marcus Ingvartsen and Anders Dreyer to spearhead the offensive effort. Ingvartsen has been in fine scoring form with 11 goals this season, while Dreyer provides creative output alongside his eight goals.

San Jose Earthquakes have been dealing with the absence of star forward Timo Werner, who has been sidelined with a lower-body injury. Despite Werner's injury, the Earthquakes have shown defensive resilience, recently securing a 0-0 draw against Houston Dynamo. Goalkeeper Angus Gunn, a midseason acquisition, has settled in well, keeping a clean sheet in that stalemate.

San Jose's Impressive Away Record

The Earthquakes travel with confidence given their formidable record on the road this season. San Jose boasts six away victories, a tally eclipsed only by Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. This travel pedigree makes them a dangerous opponent, especially given their clinical display in their last meeting with San Diego, where they cruised to a 3-0 home victory on April 4. With players like Cristian Ramirez contributing five goals and Paul Marie showing creative spark off the bench, San Jose have plenty of weapons to deploy.

San Diego's Creative Edge

San Diego will rely heavily on their ability to break down San Jose's defensive lines. Anders Dreyer has been the chief architect for the hosts, creating 47 chances so far. His partnership with Ingvartsen is crucial, as the Danish striker has registered 19 shots on target from 50 attempts. If San Diego can dominate possession and find Dreyer in advanced areas, they will feel confident of breaching a San Jose defense that has conceded 33 goals over the campaign.

As the Western Conference playoff race intensifies, every point is vital. Following this fixture, both teams face a rapid turnaround as they prepare for the final stretch of the regular season, where postseason positioning will be decided.