Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 San Jose Earthquakes
Updated
Los Angeles Galaxy won: Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS on Thu, 20 Aug 2026 at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California. Los Angeles Galaxy goals: Joseph Paintsil 79'. Sent off: Lucas Sanabria (45'). Expected goals: 1.35-2.36. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Joseph Paintsil (8.3).
Match report
Los Angeles Galaxy beat San Jose Earthquakes 1-0
Los Angeles Galaxy narrowly beat San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park on Thursday 20 August in MLS.
Joseph Paintsil put Los Angeles Galaxy ahead on 79' (1-0).
Lucas Sanabria (Los Angeles Galaxy) was sent off on 45'.
Los Angeles Galaxy had 37% of the ball, shots were 10-22 (7-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.35-2.36. San Jose Earthquakes created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 15,435. Referee: Ramy Touchan.
Match stats
| Los Angeles Galaxy | San Jose Earthquakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.35 | 2.36 |
| Total shots | 10 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 34 |
| Big chances | 2 | 7 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 260 (80%) | 488 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 10 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 15 |
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy (4-2-3-1): James Marcinkowski, Harbor Miller, Jakob Glesnes, Maya Yoshida, Julián Aude, Lucas Sanabria, Justin Haak, Joseph Paintsil, Marco Reus, Hirving Lozano, Kyogo Furuhashi
San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-3-1): Angus Gunn, Jack Jasinski, Max Floriani, David Romney, Jamar Ricketts, Ian Harkes, Nick Fernandez, Jack Skahan, Niko Tsakiris, Paul Marie, Luka Jovanovic
Key events
- 24' · Yellow card · Harbor Miller (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 29' · Yellow card · Nick Fernandez (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 37' · Yellow card · Lucas Sanabria (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 45' · Red card · Lucas Sanabria (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 46' · Substitution · Timo Werner for Niko Tsakiris (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 46' · Substitution · Ousseni Bouda for Jack Skahan (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 57' · Yellow card · David Romney (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 61' · Substitution · Beau Leroux for Nick Fernandez (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 61' · Substitution · Preston Judd for Luka Jovanovic (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 68' · Substitution · Robert Taylor for Hirving Lozano (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 74' · Substitution · Vítor Costa for Paul Marie (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 79' · Goal · Joseph Paintsil (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 83' · Substitution · Troy Elgersma for Joseph Paintsil (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 84' · Yellow card · Jack Jasinski (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 90' · Substitution · John Nelson for Kyogo Furuhashi (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Justin Haak (Los Angeles Galaxy)
All-time head-to-head
43 league meetings since 2012: Los Angeles Galaxy 17, draws 11, San Jose Earthquakes 15.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes?
Los Angeles Galaxy won, 1-0 (MLS) on Thu, 20 Aug 2026.
When and where is Los Angeles Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes?
Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 02:30 UTC at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Los Angeles Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes?
In 43 league meetings since 2012: Los Angeles Galaxy 17 wins, 11 draws, San Jose Earthquakes 15 wins (goals 74-70).