San Jose Earthquakes vs 23.08.26 02:301 – 5Full Time
Minnesota United FC — Major League Soccer: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Minnesota United rout San Jose Earthquakes 5-1 at PayPal Park
San Jose Earthquakes were thrashed 5-1 by Minnesota United FC in a Major League Soccer regular season fixture at PayPal Park, a result that leaves Bruce Arena's side eighth in the table while Cameron Knowles's visitors sit 16th despite the emphatic away win.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Timo Werner opened the scoring from the penalty spot inside four minutes, but the lead lasted barely six minutes as Joaquín Pereyra levelled with an assist from Anthony Markanich. Kelvin Yeboah then struck twice in quick succession, in the 40th and 44th minutes, the second created by Owen Gene, to send Minnesota into half-time 3-1 ahead.
The second half brought further punishment for the hosts. Marcus Caldeira, teed up by Kyle Duncan, made it 1-4 in the 65th minute, and Mauricio Gonzalez completed the rout in the 86th minute with Pereyra turning provider. San Jose held 59 per cent of possession and matched Minnesota shot for shot at 11 apiece, but could not translate that control into a response on the scoreboard.
Pereyra was central to Minnesota's victory, scoring once and setting up Gonzalez's late fifth goal to finish with an 8.6 rating, while Yeboah's brace either side of half-time proved decisive in breaking the game open.
Despite San Jose's dominance of the ball at 59 per cent possession, it was Minnesota who scored five times, underlining how little the territorial advantage counted for on the night.
Minnesota United FC won 5–1 away against San Jose Earthquakes (half-time 1–3).
San Jose Earthquakes met Minnesota United FC in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 21). Kick-off was Sunday, 23 August 2026, 02:30 UTC at PayPal Park. Referee: Jair Marrufo.
Team pages: San Jose Earthquakes · Minnesota United FC · Major League Soccer
Key moments
- 4' Goal (penalty): Timo Werner — 1–0
- 10' Goal: Joaquín Pereyra (assist: Anthony Markanich) — 1–1 · Watch Joaquín Pereyra's goal video (10')
- 40' Goal: Kelvin Yeboah (assist: Kyle Duncan) — 1–2
- 44' Goal: Kelvin Yeboah (assist: Owen Gene) — 1–3
- 65' Goal: Marcus Caldeira (assist: Kyle Duncan) — 1–4
- 86' Goal: Mauricio Gonzalez (assist: Joaquín Pereyra) — 1–5
Starting line-ups
San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-3-1)
Minnesota United FC (3-4-1-2)
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave San Jose Earthquakes 44%, the draw 27%, Minnesota United FC 29%. It finished San Jose Earthquakes 1–5 Minnesota United FC.
Level sides, home ground swings it — Nothing separates them on our strength rating, and Major League Soccer home advantage gives San Jose Earthquakes the lean. The draw at 27% is what level sides usually produce.
Why San Jose Earthquakes in front?
Home ground, mostly. Almost nothing between them on our strength rating — 1542 to 1557. Sides this close won 43.2% of 15,803 home games (draw 26.7%, visitors 30.1%). Major League Soccer home sides out-perform the global norm — and the difference mostly flows to away wins (25.8% vs 30.2%). Major League Soccer homes won 49.4% of 5,101 games vs 44.9% across all 99,210 — outside the noise band, so the tally moves accordingly.
Why only 44%?
Because on our strength rating there is nothing in it. Minnesota United FC sit -0.38 goals per game below chance-quality — cold streaks like this have bounced back. Visitors this cold went on to win 32.6% of 1,312 games, vs 28.9% for visitors finishing normally.
Why the draw at 27%?
Between sides this level the draw starts at 26.7%. These teams' recent games average 2.9 goals — a typical goals environment. Games in that environment drew 24.6% of 24,834.
What did we measure but not count?
San Jose Earthquakes have shed 107 strength-rating points over their last 10 games. Momentum is measured but not yet proven: sliding sides won 34.6% of 9,638 such games vs 34.5% class-expected — inside the noise band, so it stays at 0 points until the receipt clears its evidence bar. Last 6 between them: San Jose Earthquakes 1 win, 1 draw, Minnesota United FC 4 wins. Most recently San Jose Earthquakes 4–2 Minnesota United FC, 4 months ago. Fixture history hasn't carried forward once class is level: past leaders won just 28.1% of 5578 such games — no measurable edge, 0 points. The other measured facts on this page scored nothing either.
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About this match
On this page: the San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Major League Soccer fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from San Jose Earthquakes 1–5 Minnesota United FC. Explore more on the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC team pages or the Major League Soccer page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC?
Minnesota United FC won 5–1 away against San Jose Earthquakes (half-time 1–3).
›Who scored in San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC?
Timo Werner (4') (penalty) for San Jose Earthquakes; Joaquín Pereyra (10') for Minnesota United FC; Kelvin Yeboah (40') for Minnesota United FC; Kelvin Yeboah (44') for Minnesota United FC; Marcus Caldeira (65') for Minnesota United FC; Mauricio Gonzalez (86') for Minnesota United FC.
›Where can I watch San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from San Jose Earthquakes 1–5 Minnesota United FC are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC?
San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC have met 10 times — 2 wins for San Jose Earthquakes, 5 wins for Minnesota United FC and 3 draws.