Competition: MLS
Kickoff: Wed, Aug 19, 07:30 PM PT
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, California)
Broadcast: FS1 (TV), Apple TV (Streaming)
Referee: —
| Team | Record (W-D-L) | Points | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Galaxy | 5-7-8 | 22 | L L D D L |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 10-3-6 | 33 | W L D L L |
Lineups not yet announced.
Go Quakes!
Opening:
I'm only going to spend a little time on the St. Louis match because frankly, I'm not sure there's much left to say about the performance.
The man-marking system isn't working right now, or, at minimum, it isn't working with the legs this team currently have to execute it.
Vieira struggled, and I'm starting to wonder whether that's been a larger trend since the return from the World Cup break. Too often, defensive coverage has felt secondary to pressing the attack, leaving the Quakes stretched and scrambling when that first line of pressure gets broken.
And that's starting to raise a bigger question for me: Is this a tactical problem that can be fixed, or are we starting to see the ceiling of this roster as other teams continue adding talent?
The Quakes are still in a playoff position. But I'm about one more bad week away from removing them from my list of legitimate Supporters' Shield contenders.
The milk, folks, is souring.
I Thought The Team Would Be Sold By Now
Days since the World Cup ended: 30
Still waiting. No announcement. No new owner. And instead, the club has apparently decided that what this particular moment needed was another storyline.
Because…
The Addition:
Enter Gavin Wilkinson.
ESPN reported it. The San Francisco Chronicle reported it. The Mercury News reported it.
And yet, at the time of writing, there hasn't been a corresponding announcement on MLS Soccer Dot Com or the Earthquakes' own website.
Bruce Arena also got noticeably feisty when questioned about the move.
Which leaves me with a pretty straightforward question: What exactly is the club's communication strategy here?
If the organization believes Wilkinson is the right person to consult on its soccer operations, then explain the decision.
Why him? What is his role? What input will he have? How long will he be involved?
And given the controversy attached to his previous tenure in Portland, how Kansas City removed him 8 days into the job because of fan backlash, how did the organization evaluate that history before bringing him in?
Silence doesn't make those questions disappear. It just makes the silence itself part of the story.
Looking Ahead: August 19 vs LA Galaxy
Somehow, after all of this, there's still a Cali Clásico to play. Because apparently MLS believes we haven't experienced enough emotional turbulence this week without worrying we may lose to LA.
The Final Whistle
This is where things become bigger than soccer results for me.
There have been rumors and speculation surrounding what could happen to the Quakes if the club is sold, including fears about the team's long-term future in San Jose.
As someone who watched the A's leave, I've already experienced what it feels like when the decisions of an organization fundamentally changes the relationship with a team.
None of that is the players' fault.
But fandom isn't unconditional support for every decision an organization makes. There can come a point where you have to ask whether the values you hold still align with the actions of the organization you're supporting.
That's why the Wilkinson decision and especially the lack of clear communication around it, bothers me.
If the Quakes believe this is the right move, own it. Explain it. Give supporters enough information to understand why the decision was made. Give us the opportunity to voice our thoughts as a united group by telling us. Because quietly allowing everyone else to report the news doesn't prevent scrutiny. It creates more of it.
And right now, after the performances on the field, uncertainty around the sale, and questions surrounding the direction of the club… I'm in a glass case of emotion.
Stay seismic, Quakes fans
#GWOut
The team is in a free fall. Not only that they made just 1 point out of 4 games, 3 being at home, but they got outplayed badly. What do you guys think they should do to get back to winning at least some games?
I don’t know if Bruce has a problem with Paul Marie seeing how he refuses to play him. He’s brought the energy back in the Classico almost assisting and scoring after coming on in the midfield. He’s the most veteran player we have at the club, but Bruce refuses him time over benji and the captain’s armband.
Hello
Myself and some other loons fans will be coming down for the game next weekend and we’re hoping to join some of you before the game. I’ve heard seismic union has a pretty good tailgate and welcomes away fans and if that is true we would love to hang out and chat before the game. If anyone from seismic union would want to trade scarves beforehand please let me know as well and we can try to find each other at the tailgate
Competition: MLS
Kickoff: Sat, Aug 15, 07:30 PM PT
Venue: PayPal Park (San Jose, California)
Broadcast: Apple TV (Streaming)
Referee: Jon Freemon
| Team | Record (W-D-L) | Points | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Earthquakes | 10-3-5 | 33 | L W L D L |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 7-5-6 | 26 | W W W W D |
San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-3-1)
Starting XI:
#1 Angus Gunn (G)
#18 Reid Roberts (CD-L)
#5 Daniel Munie (CD-R)
#2 Jamar Ricketts (LB)
#28 Benjamin Kikanovic (RB)
#10 Niko Tsakiris (AM)
#34 Beau Leroux (LM)
#14 Ronaldo Vieira (RM)
#19 Preston Judd (F)
#11 Timo Werner (AM-L)
#7 Ousseni Bouda (AM-R)
Subs: #20 Nick Fernandez, #9 Luka Jovanovic (45'), #4 Dave Romney, #17 Jack Jasinski (45'), #6 Ian Harkes (71'), #31 Francesco Montali, #16 Jack Skahan (71'), #3 Paul Marie, #25 Max Floriani
St. Louis CITY SC (3-4-2-1)
Starting XI:
#1 Roman Bürki (G)
#32 Timo Baumgartl (CD)
#21 Dante Polvara (CD-L)
#5 Lukas MacNaughton (CD-R)
#24 Daniel Edelman (CM-L)
#8 Christopher Durkin (CM-R)
#14 Tomas Totland (LM)
#6 Conrad Wallem (RM)
#11 Simon Becher (F)
#10 Eduard Löwen (CF-L)
#77 Jeong Sang-Bin (CF-R)
Subs: #99 Jaziel Orozco (89'), #29 Palmer Ault (89'), #59 Mykhi Joyner, #7 Tomas Ostrak, #39 Benjamin Lundt, #20 Rafael Santos, #23 Alexandru Matan (69'), #27 Fallou Fall, #19 Carlo Holse (69')
0' ⏱️ Kickoff
8' ⚽ Daniel Edelman Goal (St. Louis CITY SC)
27' ⚽ Simon Becher Goal - Header (St. Louis CITY SC)
45'+3' ⏱️ Halftime
45' 🔄 Luka Jovanovic Substitution (San Jose Earthquakes)
45' 🔄 Jack Jasinski Substitution (San Jose Earthquakes)
45' ⏱️ Second Half begins San Jose Earthquakes 0, St. Louis City SC 2.
47' ⚽ Beau Leroux Goal (San Jose Earthquakes)
55' ⚽ Simon Becher Goal - Volley (St. Louis CITY SC)
69' 🔄 Carlo Holse Substitution (St. Louis CITY SC)
69' 🔄 Alexandru Matan Substitution (St. Louis CITY SC)
71' 🔄 Jack Skahan Substitution (San Jose Earthquakes)
71' 🔄 Ian Harkes Substitution (San Jose Earthquakes)
77' 🟨 Conrad Wallem Yellow Card (St. Louis CITY SC)
79' 🟨 Timo Werner Yellow Card (San Jose Earthquakes)
82' 🟨 Reid Roberts Yellow Card (San Jose Earthquakes)
84' 🟨 Tomas Totland Yellow Card (St. Louis CITY SC)
89' 🔄 Jaziel Orozco Substitution (St. Louis CITY SC)
89' 🔄 Palmer Ault Substitution (St. Louis CITY SC)
This thread updates automatically while the match is in progress. Go Quakes!
Jeff Carlisle with ESPN asked Arena about Gavin Wilkinson at the post game press conference:
Competition: MLS
Venue: PayPal Park (San Jose, California)
Referee: Jon Freemon
San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-3-1)
Starting XI:
#1 Angus Gunn (G)
#18 Reid Roberts (CD-L)
#5 Daniel Munie (CD-R)
#2 Jamar Ricketts (LB)
#28 Benjamin Kikanovic (RB)
#10 Niko Tsakiris (AM)
#34 Beau Leroux (LM)
#14 Ronaldo Vieira (RM)
#19 Preston Judd (F)
#11 Timo Werner (AM-L)
#7 Ousseni Bouda (AM-R)
Subs: #20 Nick Fernandez, #9 Luka Jovanovic (45'), #4 Dave Romney, #17 Jack Jasinski (45'), #6 Ian Harkes (71'), #31 Francesco Montali, #16 Jack Skahan (71'), #3 Paul Marie, #25 Max Floriani
St. Louis CITY SC (3-4-2-1)
Starting XI:
#1 Roman Bürki (G)
#32 Timo Baumgartl (CD)
#21 Dante Polvara (CD-L)
#5 Lukas MacNaughton (CD-R)
#24 Daniel Edelman (CM-L)
#8 Christopher Durkin (CM-R)
#14 Tomas Totland (LM)
#6 Conrad Wallem (RM)
#11 Simon Becher (F)
#10 Eduard Löwen (CF-L)
#77 Jeong Sang-Bin (CF-R)
Subs: #99 Jaziel Orozco (89'), #29 Palmer Ault (89'), #59 Mykhi Joyner, #7 Tomas Ostrak, #39 Benjamin Lundt, #20 Rafael Santos, #23 Alexandru Matan (69'), #27 Fallou Fall, #19 Carlo Holse (69')
0' ⏱️ Kickoff
8' ⚽ Daniel Edelman Goal (St. Louis CITY SC)
27' ⚽ Simon Becher Goal - Header (St. Louis CITY SC)
45'+3' ⏱️ Halftime
45' 🔄 Luka Jovanovic Substitution (San Jose Earthquakes)
45' 🔄 Jack Jasinski Substitution (San Jose Earthquakes)
45' ⏱️ Second Half begins San Jose Earthquakes 0, St. Louis City SC 2.
47' ⚽ Beau Leroux Goal (San Jose Earthquakes)
55' ⚽ Simon Becher Goal - Volley (St. Louis CITY SC)
69' 🔄 Carlo Holse Substitution (St. Louis CITY SC)
69' 🔄 Alexandru Matan Substitution (St. Louis CITY SC)
71' 🔄 Jack Skahan Substitution (San Jose Earthquakes)
71' 🔄 Ian Harkes Substitution (San Jose Earthquakes)
77' 🟨 Conrad Wallem Yellow Card (St. Louis CITY SC)
79' 🟨 Timo Werner Yellow Card (San Jose Earthquakes)
82' 🟨 Reid Roberts Yellow Card (San Jose Earthquakes)
84' 🟨 Tomas Totland Yellow Card (St. Louis CITY SC)
89' 🔄 Jaziel Orozco Substitution (St. Louis CITY SC)
89' 🔄 Palmer Ault Substitution (St. Louis CITY SC)
90'+5' ⏱️ End Regular Time
Final result. Thanks for following along!
Bouda is a weak link in our attack. We will always be as good as Bouda if we play him. If we need to be in the top 4, we need a good trio in the attack. Bouda can be on the bench but not in the starting lineup. What do you think ?
Here’s the dreary post game analysis: Bad result against an in-form team. STL came in 7W and 2T in their last 9. Give Niko time to adjust and get back to his best. There’s a lot of time until playoffs. Let’s get a home seed spot (top 4) and focus on getting back in form. In this league it matters what form you’re in when entering playoffs (ie NY red bulls making it to the finals 2 seasons ago while being 7th seed coming into playoffs, because they got hot right as the season ended) And, like many of you, am frustrated with the goaltending. But F*** it, Angus is part of the team now regardless, I'm going to back him and hope he hits his stride. Forever bleeding Black and Blue.
There will be one top-level comment automatically created for each Quakes player that played in the match. Any other top-level comments will be removed. Feel free to add your thoughts in replies underneath the original comments; open discussion on nominees is welcome outside of top-level nominations.
| Player | MIN | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Angus Gunn | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| #18 Reid Roberts | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| #5 Daniel Munie | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| #2 Jamar Ricketts | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| #28 Benjamin Kikanovic | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| #10 Niko Tsakiris | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| #34 Beau Leroux | 95 | 1 | 0 |
| #14 Ronaldo Vieira | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| #19 Preston Judd | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| #11 Timo Werner | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| #7 Ousseni Bouda | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| #9 Luka Jovanovic | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| #17 Jack Jasinski | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| #6 Ian Harkes | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| #16 Jack Skahan | 24 | 0 | 0 |
MIN = Minutes played, G = Goals, A = Assists, SH = Shots, SOG = Shots on goal, FC = Fouls committed, FA = Fouls suffered, OF = Offsides, YC = Yellow cards, RC = Red cards, SV = Saves, GA = Goals against.
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Just spotted him outside the stadium walking in!
Niko Tsakiris is not listed as injured and will hopefully be ready to play tomorrow!
4:50 PM on August 14, 2026 - Team arrives at SJC
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Competition: MLS
Kickoff: Sat, Aug 15, 07:30 PM PT
Venue: PayPal Park (San Jose, California)
Broadcast: Apple TV (Streaming)
Referee: —
| Team | Record (W-D-L) | Points | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Earthquakes | 10-3-5 | 33 | L W L D L |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 7-5-6 | 26 | W W W W D |
Lineups not yet announced.
Go Quakes!