Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — P. Judd (assist: P. Marie) | 1-0 | |
| 25' | San Jose Earthquakes | Ronaldo Vieira | 1-0 | |
| 36' | San Jose Earthquakes | Daniel | 1-0 | |
| 36' | San Jose Earthquakes | Benjamin Kikanović | 1-0 | |
| 46' | Vancouver Whitecaps | Substitution — C. Sabaly on, E. Sabbi off | 1-0 | |
| 55' | Vancouver Whitecaps | Sebastian Berhalter | 1-0 | |
| 62' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — P. Marie on, I. Harkes off | 1-0 | |
| 63' | Vancouver Whitecaps | Substitution — J. Badwal on, K. G. Cabrera Nakamura off | 1-0 | |
| 70' | Vancouver Whitecaps | Substitution — B. Caicedo on, A. Jackson off | 1-0 | |
| 72' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — O. Bouda on, J. Skahan off | 1-0 | |
| 76' | Vancouver Whitecaps | Goal — S. Berhalter | 1-1 | |
| 79' | San Jose Earthquakes | Jack Skahan | 1-1 | |
| 90+6' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — J. Ricketts on, J. Jasinski off | 1-1 | |
| 90+6' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — P. Judd on, N. Adimabua off | 1-1 |
San Jose Earthquakes came away with a 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps at PayPal Park on Sunday, 10 May 2026, holding on for a point despite spending long spells on the back foot. The home side made their spell of control count before the break, going in 1-0 up at half-time after a game where Vancouver had started brightly. San Jose sat deeper after the interval and looked to break, but couldn't add a second before Vancouver found their equaliser. The visitors will feel they should have taken all three points given how the game played out. Vancouver had 71% of the possession and outshot San Jose 16-7, with five shots on target to three, plus four corners to two, yet had to settle for a share of the spoils. For San Jose, it's a result built on resilience rather than control, while Vancouver will wonder how they didn't turn their dominance into a win.
The Matchup
San Jose Earthquakes and Vancouver Whitecaps drew 1-1 at PayPal Park, in a game that could easily have finished either way. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with San Jose Earthquakes holding 29% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. Both sides had spells on top without ever pulling clear, and the shot count on the day backs up just how tight things were. A draw is rarely the result either team sets out to get, but on this occasion it was a fair reflection of ninety minutes where chances were shared roughly evenly. Below is a closer look at exactly how the numbers from the match broke down.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps Lineups
Looking Ahead
San Jose Earthquakes does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Portland Timbers, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Vancouver Whitecaps, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to DC United, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Vancouver Whitecaps vs DC United going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.