Match Details
Fixture: San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy
Competition: Major League Soccer (MLS) – Regular Season
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Kickoff Time: 3:30 AM BST / 10:30 PM ET (Saturday) / 7:30 PM PT
Venue: PayPal Park, San Jose, CA
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Match Significance
This San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy MLS 2025 fixture is the latest chapter in the storied California Clásico, one of the league’s most iconic rivalries. With San Jose pushing for a playoff spot and LA Galaxy languishing at the bottom of the Western Conference, this match carries weight for both pride and postseason hopes.
San Jose Earthquakes – Team Overview
Current Standing: 5th in Western Conference
Record: 7W-5D-7L (26 points)
Last 5 Matches: L-D-D-L-W
Manager: Bruce Arena
Key Players: Cristian Arango, Josef Martínez, Cristian Espinoza
Strengths
High-powered attack: Arango (10 goals), Espinoza (11 assists)
Strong home form at PayPal Park
Momentum from 4-2 win over FC Dallas
Concerns
Inconsistent defense (30+ goals conceded)
Injuries to Bruno Wilson, Noel Buck, and Niko Tsakiris
Vulnerable to pace on the counter
Path to Victory
San Jose must dominate possession, feed Arango and Espinoza in the final third, and stay compact defensively. Quick transitions and set pieces could be decisive.
LA Galaxy – Team Overview
Current Standing: 15th (last) in Western Conference
Record: 1W-5D-13L (8 points)
Last 5 Matches: L-D-W-L-L
Manager: Greg Vanney
Key Players: Marco Reus, Joseph Paintsil, Matheus Nascimento
Strengths
Recent additions like Reus and Paintsil offer creativity
Capable of scoring in transition
Motivated to salvage pride in a rivalry match
Concerns
Worst defensive record in MLS (39 goals conceded)
Winless in 18 of 19 matches
Missing Riqui Puig (injury), who had 17 goals and 18 assists in 2024
Path to Victory
Galaxy must stay compact, frustrate San Jose’s attack, and rely on Reus and Paintsil to create on the break. Early goals could shift momentum.
Head-to-Head & Historical Context
All-Time MLS Meetings: 103
LA Galaxy Wins: 50
San Jose Wins: 33
Draws: 20
Last Meeting: San Jose 1–0 LA Galaxy (May 28, 2025)
Recent Trend: Galaxy had been unbeaten in 8 straight vs San Jose before their May loss
The California Clásico is always unpredictable, and with both teams in contrasting form, this edition promises fireworks.
Tactical Insight & Prediction
Expect San Jose to press high and control tempo, while LA Galaxy will sit deeper and look to counter. The midfield battle—Leroux and Harkes vs Reus and Sanabria—will be key. If San Jose score early, they could run away with it.
MATCH ODDS
San Jose Earthquakes – 110 Draw + 285 Los Angeles Galaxy + 240
Over 3.5 – 110 Under 3.5 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 27, 2025
