San Jose Earthquakes v Minnesota United FC result
Team pages: San Jose Earthquakes · Minnesota United FC · Head-to-head
San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Minnesota United FC — this Major League Soccer match was drawn.
The result
San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC drew 1–1 at PayPal Park in Major League Soccer on Sunday 3 September.
The goals
It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Minnesota United FC: Teemu Pukki (4’, assisted by E. Reynoso); San Jose Earthquakes: Cade Cowell (16’, assisted by Jackson Yueill).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: San Jose Earthquakes 1.76, Minnesota United FC 1.85, from 18 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
A. Da Silva showed three yellow cards — against 5.3 yellows a game across the last 14 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — San Jose Earthquakes: Carlos Gruezo (31’); Minnesota United FC: E. Reynoso (39’) and Michael Boxall (85’).
What it changes
San Jose Earthquakes are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Minnesota United FC are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes) 8.6, Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes) 6.8 and Carlos Akapo (San Jose Earthquakes) 6.5 led the match.
Next up
San Jose Earthquakes next travel to FC Dallas on 25 October 2026.
Minnesota United FC next travel to Houston Dynamo on 25 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for San Jose Earthquakes: FC Dallas v San Jose Earthquakes, Sunday 25 October — the preview. Next for Minnesota United FC: Houston Dynamo v Minnesota United FC, Sunday 25 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Minnesota United FC · Major League Soccer
- Venue: PayPal Park · San Jose, California
- Referee: A. Da Silva
- Head-to-head (last 6): San Jose Earthquakes 1 · draws 2 · Minnesota United FC 3 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: San Jose Earthquakes 1W 0D 4L · Minnesota United FC 2W 2D 1L
San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Minnesota United FC (Major League Soccer): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| San Jose Earthquakes | Minnesota United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 49% | Possession | 51% |
| 1.76 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.85 |
| 18 | Shots | 14 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 7 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 13 | Shots inside the box | 10 |
| 9 | Corners | 5 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 6 | Saves | 5 |
| 453 | Passes | 475 |
| 86% | Pass accuracy | 86% |
San Jose Earthquakes player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Carlos Akapo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| Rodrigues | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Tanner Beason | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Trauco | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Carlos Gruezo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| C. Espinoza | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Ebobisse | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Jackson Yueill | 89 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Cade Cowell | 89 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Jamiro Monteiro | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| N. Tsakiris sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. Baldisimo sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Benjamin Kikanović sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Minnesota United FC player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. St.Clair | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Zarek Valentin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Michael Boxall | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 7.3 |
| M. Tapias | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Rosales | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| W. Trapp | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Greguš | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| E. Reynoso | 90 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| Hassani Dotson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| T. Pukki | 81 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Ismael Tajouri | 64 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| E. Bristow sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. García sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind San Jose Earthquakes v Minnesota United FC — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-10-02 San Jose Earthquakes 2–0 Minnesota United FC
- 2022-03-20 Minnesota United FC 1–0 San Jose Earthquakes
- 2021-08-18 San Jose Earthquakes 1–1 Minnesota United FC
- 2021-07-04 Minnesota United FC 2–2 San Jose Earthquakes
- 2020-08-02 San Jose Earthquakes 1–4 Minnesota United FC
- 2020-03-08 San Jose Earthquakes 2–5 Minnesota United FC
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC?
- In their last 6 meetings, San Jose Earthquakes won 1, Minnesota United FC won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC?
- Recent form — San Jose Earthquakes 1W 0D 4L; Minnesota United FC 2W 2D 1L.
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