Dallas pulled off a gutsy comeback at PayPal Park on Saturday, fighting back from an even first half to snatch a 3-2 victory. The Earthquakes dominated possession and territory, racking up 12 corners to Dallas's four, but couldn't make it count when it mattered. Daniel was outstanding for San Jose, earning the official man of the match award after a tireless display, yet even his efforts weren't enough to prevent the away side from finding the killer touch in front of goal. It was a tight contest early on with both teams level at halftime, but Dallas showed real character in the second half to turn the game around. San Jose created plenty of chances from their 16 shots, though only seven found the target. The hosts will be kicking themselves over this one, having had the upper hand for large spells but ultimately paying the price for not being clinical enough.
The Matchup
San Jose Earthquakes 2-3 FC Dallas was the final score at PayPal Park, in a game where FC Dallas did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 55% in favour of San Jose Earthquakes, FC Dallas made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 16 attempts from San Jose Earthquakes against 16 from FC Dallas over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for FC Dallas, and San Jose Earthquakes pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1' | FC Dallas | Goal — P. Delgado | 0-1 | |
| 18' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — B. Leroux | 1-1 | |
| 42' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — Beau Leroux | 2-1 | |
| 48' | San Jose Earthquakes | Daniel Munie | 2-1 | |
| 49' | FC Dallas | Goal — P. Musa (assist: H. Johansson) | 2-2 | |
| 61' | FC Dallas | Ramiro | 2-2 | |
| 65' | FC Dallas | Substitution — P. Musa on, L. Farrington off | 2-2 | |
| 70' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — J. Jasinski on, N. Fernandez off | 2-2 | |
| 70' | FC Dallas | Substitution — P. Delgado on, C. Cappis off | 2-2 | |
| 70' | FC Dallas | Substitution — S. Moreno on, R. Binyamin off | 2-2 | |
| 79' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — I. Harkes on, P. Marie off | 2-2 | |
| 79' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — J. Ricketts on, J. Skahan off | 2-2 | |
| 81' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — R. Roberts | 3-2 | |
| 84' | FC Dallas | Substitution — Ramiro on, S. Ibeagha off | 3-2 | |
| 84' | FC Dallas | Substitution — J. Valiente on, S. Sarver off | 3-2 | |
| 85' | San Jose Earthquakes | Benjamin Kikanović | 3-2 | |
| 90+3' | San Jose Earthquakes | Daniel | 3-2 | |
| 90+2' | FC Dallas | Christian Cappis | 3-2 | |
| 90+1' | FC Dallas | Nolan Norris | 3-2 | |
| 90' | FC Dallas | Goal — S. Sarver (assist: Kaick) | 3-3 |
San Jose Earthquakes vs FC Dallas Lineups
Looking Ahead
San Jose Earthquakes does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. 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.
FC Dallas, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at St. Louis City SC, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: St. Louis City SC vs FC Dallas going to play at 30 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.