San Jose came from behind to absolutely demolish Austin at PayPal Park, running out 5-1 winners in a second-half masterclass. Down 1-0 at the break, the hosts were a different team after the interval, launching wave after wave of attacks. Timo Werner was the standout performer, earning Man of the Match honors with a display that terrorized the Austin defense. The Earthquakes peppered the visitors with 37 shots across the ninety minutes, with 16 finding the target, while Austin managed just five attempts and two on goal. By the end, San Jose's dominance was written all over the pitch. They had 13 corners to Austin's one, and the gap in quality between the sides in the second half was as stark as the scoreline suggests. It was a complete turnaround from that opening period, when the hosts looked sluggish and Austin punished them. This wasn't a thriller or a contest—it was a rout, pure and simple.
The Matchup
San Jose Earthquakes beat Austin FC 5-1 at PayPal Park, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. San Jose Earthquakes also had the better share of the ball, holding 69% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 37 attempts from San Jose Earthquakes against 5 from Austin FC over the course of the game. Austin FC had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5' | San Jose Earthquakes | Earl Edwards Jr. | 0-0 | |
| 9' | Austin FC | Goal — J. Rosales | 0-1 | |
| 38' | Austin FC | Substitution — Guilherme Biro on, Z. Kolmanic off | 0-1 | |
| 54' | San Jose Earthquakes | Reid Roberts | 0-1 | |
| 58' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — J. Jasinski (assist: N. Tsakiris) | 1-1 | |
| 66' | Austin FC | Substitution — C. Fodrey on, C. Ramirez off | 1-1 | |
| 66' | Austin FC | Substitution — J. Alastuey on, M. Desler off | 1-1 | |
| 68' | San Jose Earthquakes | Jack Jasinski | 1-1 | |
| 71' | Austin FC | Joseph Rosales | 1-1 | |
| 74' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — J. Jasinski on, P. Marie off | 1-1 | |
| 78' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — T. Werner | 2-1 | |
| 82' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — B. Leroux on, I. Harkes off | 2-1 | |
| 83' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — P. Judd (assist: P. Marie) | 3-1 | |
| 85' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — O. Bouda (assist: P. Marie) | 4-1 | |
| 87' | Austin FC | Substitution — J. Rosales on, M. Burton off | 4-1 | |
| 87' | Austin FC | Substitution — N. Dubersarsky on, E. Torres off | 4-1 | |
| 88' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — P. Judd (assist: P. Marie) | 5-1 | |
| 90' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — J. Ricketts on, D. Romney off | 5-1 | |
| 90' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — R. Vieira on, J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza off | 5-1 | |
| 90' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — T. Werner on, N. Fernandez off | 5-1 |
San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC Lineups
Looking Ahead
San Jose Earthquakes will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes away at Houston Dynamo, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes going to play at 30 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Austin FC, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action away at Portland Timbers, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Portland Timbers vs Austin FC going to play at 30 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.