San Jose Earthquakes 1-5 Minnesota United
Updated
Minnesota United won: San Jose Earthquakes 1-5 Minnesota United in the MLS on Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at PayPal Park, San Jose, California. San Jose Earthquakes goals: Timo Werner 4' (pen). Minnesota United goals: Joaquín Pereyra 10', Kelvin Yeboah 40', Kelvin Yeboah 44', Marcus Caldeira 65', Mauricio González 86'. Expected goals: 1.84-2.00. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Kelvin Yeboah (9).
Match report
Minnesota United rout San Jose Earthquakes 5-1
Minnesota United came from behind to beat San Jose Earthquakes 5-1 away from home at PayPal Park on Sunday 23 August in MLS.
Timo Werner put San Jose Earthquakes ahead from the penalty spot on 4' (1-0), Joaquín Pereyra levelled for Minnesota United on 10' (1-1), Kelvin Yeboah restored Minnesota United's lead on 40' (1-2), added another on 44' (1-3), Marcus Caldeira made it 1-4 on 65' and Mauricio González made it 1-5 on 86'.
San Jose Earthquakes had 58% of the ball, shots were 11-11 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.84-2.00.
Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 14,517. Referee: Jair Marrufo.
Match stats
| San Jose Earthquakes | Minnesota United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.84 | 2.00 |
| Total shots | 11 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 27 |
| Big chances | 4 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 394 (79%) | 262 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 11 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 10 |
Lineups
San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-3-1): Angus Gunn, Benji Kikanovic, Daniel Munie, Reid Roberts, Vítor Costa, Jonathan González, Beau Leroux, Ousseni Bouda, Niko Tsakiris, Timo Werner, Preston Judd
Minnesota United (3-4-1-2): Drake Callender, Jefferson Díaz, Michael Boxall, Morris Duggan, Kyle Duncan, Owen Gene, Wil Trapp, Anthony Markanich, Joaquín Pereyra, Kelvin Yeboah, Marcus Caldeira
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Timo Werner (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 10' · Goal · Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United)
- 40' · Goal · Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United)
- 44' · Goal · Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United)
- 46' · Substitution · Ian Harkes for Jonathan González (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 57' · Substitution · Darius Johnson for Timo Werner (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 65' · Goal · Marcus Caldeira (Minnesota United)
- 67' · Substitution · Paul Marie for Niko Tsakiris (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 67' · Substitution · Nick Fernandez for Ousseni Bouda (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 76' · Substitution · Tomás Chancalay for Marcus Caldeira (Minnesota United)
- 76' · Substitution · Nectarios Triantis for Owen Gene (Minnesota United)
- 78' · Substitution · Jamar Ricketts for Vítor Costa (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 82' · Substitution · Mauricio González for Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United)
- 83' · Substitution · Carlos Harvey for Wil Trapp (Minnesota United)
- 85' · Yellow card · Benji Kikanovic (San Jose Earthquakes)
- 86' · Goal · Mauricio González (Minnesota United)
- 87' · Substitution · Devin Padelford for Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2017: San Jose Earthquakes 5, draws 4, Minnesota United 10.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United?
Minnesota United won, 1-5 (MLS) on Sun, 23 Aug 2026.
When and where is San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United?
Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 02:30 UTC at PayPal Park, San Jose, California, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United?
In 19 league meetings since 2017: San Jose Earthquakes 5 wins, 4 draws, Minnesota United 10 wins (goals 24-40).