Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — P. Judd (assist: J. Skahan) | 0-1 | |
| 12' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — P. Judd (assist: N. Fernandez) | 0-2 | |
| 18' | Portland Timbers | Goal — Antony (assist: D. Da Costa) | 1-2 | |
| 24' | San Jose Earthquakes | Goal — D. Munie (assist: J. Skahan) | 1-3 | |
| 41' | San Jose Earthquakes | R. Roberts | 1-3 | |
| 45+2' | San Jose Earthquakes | B. Kikanovic | 1-3 | |
| 46' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — B. Kikanovic on, J. Jasinski off | 1-3 | |
| 46' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — N. Fernandez on, I. Harkes off | 1-3 | |
| 51' | Portland Timbers | K. Miller | 1-3 | |
| 56' | Portland Timbers | Substitution — K. Miller on, I. Smith off | 1-3 | |
| 63' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — P. Judd on, D. Johnson off | 1-3 | |
| 69' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — J. Skahan on, P. Marie off | 1-3 | |
| 70' | Portland Timbers | Substitution — J. Ortiz on, A. Aravena off | 1-3 | |
| 70' | Portland Timbers | Substitution — B. Bye on, J. Mosquera off | 1-3 | |
| 73' | San Jose Earthquakes | R. Vieira | 1-3 | |
| 82' | San Jose Earthquakes | Substitution — J. Ricketts on, D. Romney off | 1-3 | |
| 83' | Portland Timbers | Substitution — K. Kelsy on, F. Mora off | 1-3 | |
| 83' | Portland Timbers | Substitution — Antony on, A. Lassiter off | 1-3 |
Portland had all the ball on Sunday but none of the answers, going down 1-3 to San Jose at a stunned Providence Park. The Earthquakes were ruthless early, punishing every lapse and heading into the break already up 1-3 despite Portland dominating territory. Sixty-six percent possession and 15 shots to San Jose's 7 tell you the Timbers pushed hard for a way back, but the finishing touch just wasn't there, and only seven of those attempts actually tested the keeper. San Jose didn't need the ball much to make it count. Six corners and six shots on target from just seven attempts showed a visiting side that made its limited chances matter, while Portland's extra corners went nowhere. The scoreline never really looked in danger after halftime, and this result stings for Portland at home, a reminder that dominating the stats sheet means nothing without goals to show for it. San Jose, meanwhile, will take the road win and not worry about the numbers at all.
The Matchup
San Jose Earthquakes beat Portland Timbers 1-3 at Providence Park, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 66% in favour of Portland Timbers, San Jose Earthquakes made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 15 attempts from Portland Timbers against 7 from San Jose Earthquakes over the course of the game. Portland Timbers 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
Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes Lineups
Looking Ahead
Portland Timbers does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at San Jose Earthquakes, 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.
San Jose Earthquakes, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Portland Timbers, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.