Seattle Sounders 3-2 San Jose Earthquakes
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Seattle Sounders won: Seattle Sounders 3-2 San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS on Thu, 14 May 2026 at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington. Seattle Sounders goals: Albert Rusnák 43' (pen), Jesús Ferreira 55', Osaze De Rosario 89'. San Jose Earthquakes goals: Nick Fernandez 2', Preston Judd 69'. Expected goals: 3.41-1.63. Possession: 63-37. Player of the match: Jesús Ferreira (8.9).
Match report
Seattle Sounders beat San Jose Earthquakes 3-2
Seattle Sounders came from behind to beat San Jose Earthquakes 3-2 at Lumen Field on Thursday 14 May in MLS.
Nick Fernandez put San Jose Earthquakes ahead on 2' (0-1), Albert Rusnák levelled for Seattle Sounders from the penalty spot on 43' (1-1), Jesús Ferreira restored Seattle Sounders' lead on 55' (2-1), Preston Judd levelled for San Jose Earthquakes on 69' (2-2) and Osaze De Rosario restored Seattle Sounders' lead on 89' (3-2).
Osaze De Rosario's 89' strike proved decisive.
Seattle Sounders had 63% of the ball, shots were 23-11 (9-3 on target) and expected goals finished 3.41-1.63. Seattle Sounders were the better side on chances, too.
Jesús Ferreira (Seattle Sounders FC) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 28,726.
Match stats
| Seattle Sounders | San Jose Earthquakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 63 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.41 | 1.63 |
| Total shots | 23 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 46 | 21 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 437 (85%) | 214 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 9 | 6 |
| Total shots | 23 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 19 | 10 |
Lineups
Seattle Sounders (4-2-3-1): Andrew Thomas, Kalani Rienzi, Alex Roldan, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou Tolo, Snyder Brunell, Cristian Roldan, Jesús Ferreira, Albert Rusnák, Paul Rothrock, Danny Musovski
San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-3-1): Daniel, Jack Jasinski, Max Floriani, Reid Roberts, David Romney, Noel Buck, Jonathan González, Jack Skahan, Nick Fernandez, Paul Marie, Nonso Adimabua
Key events
- 2' · Goal · Nick Fernandez (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 43' · Goal · Albert Rusnák (Seattle Sounders)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Reid Roberts (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 46' · Substitution · Preston Judd for Nonso Adimabua (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 46' · Substitution · Ousseni Bouda for Paul Marie (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 55' · Goal · Jesús Ferreira (Seattle Sounders)
- 58' · Yellow card · Preston Judd (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 64' · Substitution · Beau Leroux for Noel Buck (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 64' · Substitution · Ian Harkes for Jonathan González (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 68' · Substitution · Jordan Morris for Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders)
- 68' · Substitution · Hassani Dotson for Snyder Brunell (Seattle Sounders)
- 68' · Substitution · Jamar Ricketts for Jack Skahan (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 69' · Goal · Preston Judd (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 74' · Substitution · Osaze De Rosario for Albert Rusnák (Seattle Sounders)
- 74' · Substitution · Peter Kingston for Kalani Rienzi (Seattle Sounders)
- 82' · Substitution · Paul Arriola for Paul Rothrock (Seattle Sounders)
- 89' · Goal · Osaze De Rosario (Seattle Sounders)
All-time head-to-head
37 league meetings since 2012: Seattle Sounders 14, draws 10, San Jose Earthquakes 13.
Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes?
Seattle Sounders won, 3-2 (MLS) on Thu, 14 May 2026.
When and where is Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes?
Thu, 14 May 2026, 01:30 UTC at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Seattle Sounders and San Jose Earthquakes?
In 37 league meetings since 2012: Seattle Sounders 14 wins, 10 draws, San Jose Earthquakes 13 wins (goals 56-43).