The San Jose Earthquakes host Austin FC in a high-stakes 2025 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal clash at PayPal Park. With a spot in the semifinals on the line, both clubs are aiming to make history—San Jose chasing its first Open Cup title since joining MLS, and Austin FC seeking its first-ever major trophy. With both teams in strong form and boasting dangerous attacking talent, this promises to be one of the most exciting matchups of the tournament.
Match Details
| Fixture | San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC |
| Date | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT |
| Venue | PayPal Park, San Jose, CA |
| Broadcast | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| Competition | 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – Quarterfinal |
Team Form & Head-to-Head
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Open Cup Titles |
| San Jose Earthquakes | W–W–D–D–L | 0 |
| Austin FC | W–W–L–D–D | 0 |
Head-to-Head (All Competitions):
Total Matches: 9
San Jose Wins: 2
Austin FC Wins: 1
Draws: 6
Last 5 Meetings: 4 draws, 1 Austin win
Last Meeting: 1–1 draw (MLS regular season)
Key Players to Watch
San Jose Earthquakes
Cristian Espinoza – 11 assists in MLS play; creative engine and set-piece specialist
Chicho Arango – 10 goals in 2025; clinical finisher and focal point of the attack
Josef Martínez – 8 goals; veteran striker with knockout experience
Preston Judd – 2 goal involvements in 2 Open Cup matches
Austin FC
Brandon Vázquez – 3 goals, 1 assist in Open Cup play; top scorer in the tournament
Sebastián Driussi – Creative midfielder with vision and flair
Jhojan Valencia – Midfield enforcer and key ball-winner
Jon Gallagher – Versatile fullback with attacking instincts
Tactical Breakdown
San Jose Earthquakes
Formation: 3-4-3
Style: High-tempo, wide attacking play, aggressive pressing
Strengths: Front three chemistry, home-field advantage, attacking depth
Weaknesses: Defensive lapses—only two clean sheets in last 10 matches
Austin FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Style: Possession-based, vertical passing, quick transitions
Strengths: Finishing efficiency, midfield control, set-piece threat
Weaknesses: Inconsistent away form, defensive gaps in wide areas
Projected Starting Lineups
San Jose Earthquakes (3-4-3)
GK: Daniel
DEF: Rodrigues, Munie, Romney
MID: Jones, Leroux, Harkes, Costa
FWD: Espinoza, Judd, Arango
Austin FC (4-2-3-1)
GK: Brad Stuver
DEF: Desler, Svatok, Hines-Ike, Biro
MID: Pereira, Sabovic, Gutiérrez
FWD: Zinckernagel, Vázquez, Wolff
Injury Report
San Jose Earthquakes
Niko Tsakiris – Out (injury)
Noel Buck – Out (injury)
Austin FC
Julio Cascante – Suspended
Leo Väisänen – Day-to-day (fitness)
MATCH ODDS
San Jose Earthquakes – 115 Draw + 270 Austin FC + 270
Over 2.5 – 155 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025
