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MATCH PREVIEW: Earthquakes aiming to get back in playoff picture in San Diego

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SAN DIEGO – The San Jose Earthquakes hit the road to face San Diego FC on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium. The match has serious playoff implications as the Quakes continue to fight for a postseason spot. Kickoff will take place at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast globally via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (English/Spanish), as well as via local radio on KSFO 810 AM (English) and 1370 AM La Kaliente (Spanish).

POTENTIAL STORYLINES:

  • The San Jose Earthquakes are currently 11th in the MLS Western Conference table with 35 points (9-14-8) while San Diego FC is first (17-8-6) with 57 points.
  • The Quakes are looking to earn their first win against San Diego as they face the expansion team for a second time this year.
  • In their last meeting on Aug. 17 at Pay Pal Park, the Quakes were ahead for 80 minutes with a goal from Josef Martinez before conceding two goals, resulting in a 2-1 loss.
  • The Quakes are tied for fifth in the league for club goals (56) with San Diego FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and four behind leaders Inter Miami CF who have netted 60.
  • Forward Amahl Pellegrino is currently on loan to San Diego FC. The Norwegian has joined defender Oscar Verhoeven and former Quakes midfielder Aníbal Godoy at the new SoCal side. Former Quakes assistant coach Luciano Fusco joined SDFC for the 2025 season.

2025 REGULAR SEASON STATS

2025 REGULAR SEASON TEAM LEADERS JOSE

9-14-8 RECORD 17-8-6

31 GAMES PLAYED 31

35 POINTS 57

11th (West) CONFERENCE STANDINGS 1st (West)

56 GOALS 56

58 GOALS ALLOWED 38

-2 GOAL DIFFERENTIAL 18

Chicho Arango 13 GOALS 15 ANDERS DREYER

CRISTIAN ESPINOZA 12 ASSISTS 18 ANDERS DREYER

DANIEL 91 SAVES 84 C.J. Dos Santos