San Jose Earthquakes earned a point on the road against Portland Timbers on Sunday. The Quakes took an early 2-0 lead, but the Timbers fought back to tie the game.
What happened?
Chris Wondolowski scored twice, and Cordell Cato added another goal for the Earthquakes. But Portland's Alvas Powell, Liam Ridgewell, and Kalif Alhassan scored to earn a point for the Timbers.
The Earthquakes dominated the attack early, with Wondolowski scoring in the 21st minute. Cato added another goal in the 48th minute to put the Quakes up 2-0. But Portland fought back, with Powell scoring in the 54th minute.
Why it matters for San Jose Earthquakes
The draw hurts the Earthquakes' playoff chances, stretching their winless streak to six games. The Quakes remain in eighth place with 27 points from 25 games. As of June 29, 2026, the Earthquakes are 10th in Major League Soccer, with 41 points from 34 games, and a recent form of WLWLL.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 10th in Major League Soccer |
| Points | 41 |
| Games | 34 |
| Recent Form | WLWLL |
| Goals Scored | 60 |
| Goals Conceded | 63 |
| Goal Difference | -3 |
What comes next?
The Earthquakes will look to bounce back against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday. Their next fixture is against Los Angeles Galaxy on August 20, 2026. The Quakes are currently 22 points behind leaders San Diego in the title race.
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