San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC: MLS Round 21 Preview
San Jose Earthquakes host Minnesota United FC in MLS Regular Season – Round 21 on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The Western Conference fixture sees third-placed San Jose aiming to end a three-match winless run at home against a Minnesota side that has not won in five.
Team News and Injury Latest
San Jose manager Bruce Arena is dealing with a defensive injury crisis. DeJuan Jones (lower body) and goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski (knee) are out for the season, while midfielder Niko Tsakiris also remains sidelined. Jonathan González is nursing a knock and could be available, but Earl Edwards Jr. and Nonso Adimabua are pushing to return from muscle injuries having been listed as out for Matchday 20. Timo Werner and Ousseni Bouda are expected to lead the attack.
Minnesota United have their own selection concerns. Nicolás Romero, Peter Stroud, and Nectarios Triantis are all ruled out with lower-extremity issues, further stretching a backline that has conceded 25 goals in 18 matches.