Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT (10:30 p.m. EDT)
Venue: PayPal Park, San Jose, California
TV/Streaming: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass)
Team Overview
San Jose Earthquakes host Minnesota United in a Western Conference clash. The Earthquakes sit in solid playoff position (around 4th–5th in the West) with a 10-7-3 record. Minnesota United are mid-to-lower table (around 11th) at 6-7-7 and looking to climb. This is a key inter-division matchup as both sides battle for positioning.
Current Weather Forecast (PayPal Park / San Jose area)
Partly cloudy in the morning becoming sunny. Highs around 80°F, cooling into the upper 50s to around 60°F by evening. Northwest winds 5–15 mph. Dry conditions with no significant precipitation expected—comfortable evening temperatures for the match.
Injury Reports
San Jose Earthquakes
Nonso Adimabua (lower body – out)
Earl Edwards Jr. (lower body – out)
DeJuan Jones (lower body – out)
Ronaldo Vieira (lower body – out)
Reid Roberts (injured in some reports)
Core attackers including Preston Judd remain available.
Minnesota United FC
Bongokuhle Hlongwane (knee – out)
Peter Stroud (lower extremity – out)
Nicolas Romero / Kieran Chandler (injured in reports)
Nectarios Triantis (injured in some lists)
Kelvin Yeboah is a key available threat.
Key Players & Current Roster Focus
San Jose Earthquakes
Preston Judd: Leading scorer (~11 goals).
Supporting creators such as Niko Tsakiris.
Strong home attacking output and set-piece threat.
Minnesota United FC
Kelvin Yeboah: Primary goal scorer (~8 goals).
Joaquín Pereyra and midfield creators.
Capable of generating chances but inconsistent results recently.
Projected setups typically feature San Jose in an attacking-oriented system and Minnesota looking to stay compact and counter. Exact lineups confirmed closer to kickoff.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Preston Judd vs. Minnesota defense: Judd’s finishing and movement against a Loons back line that has conceded regularly.
Kelvin Yeboah vs. San Jose defense: Minnesota’s top scorer looking to exploit any spaces on the road.
Midfield control and transitions: Both teams can score; the side that wins second balls and progresses cleanly will hold the edge.
Set pieces: Important given both sides’ aerial and dead-ball threats.
Recent Team Forms
San Jose Earthquakes: Struggling recently with a losing streak (multiple consecutive MLS losses in some reports). Still strong overall at home and possess high scoring potential.
Minnesota United FC: Mixed form, including recent draws and losses. Have shown the ability to score but consistency remains an issue.
Series History
Minnesota holds a historical edge in the all-time series in some tallies, but recent meetings have been competitive with goals. Home advantage at PayPal Park has often been significant for San Jose. Expect an open contest based on past encounters.
Betting Trends
Home teams in this matchup often score, supporting overs. San Jose’s home form and attacking talent favor the hosts, while Minnesota’s road scoring ability keeps the underdog live. foxsports.com
MATCH ODDS
Minnesota United FC + 200
San Jose Earthquakes + 120
Draw + 295
Over 3 – 130 Under 3 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 21, 2026
