San Jose Earthquakes - Minnesota United
In a high-octane Major League Soccer clash on August 23, 2026, the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC battled through a dramatic encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
A Fast-Paced Opening
The match ignited early when Timo Werner coolly dispatched a penalty in the 4th minute to give the Earthquakes an early lead. The hosts continued their momentum just six minutes later, as Anthony Markanich set up Joaquin Pereyra to double the advantage. Undeterred, Minnesota United began their fightback under the guidance of Kyle Duncan, who turned provider for Kelvin Yeboah. Yeboah found the back of the net twice in quick succession—first in the 40th minute and again in the 44th—leveling the score just before the halftime whistle.
Turning the Tide
The second half saw both sides continue to push for the winner. The breakthrough for Minnesota came in the 65th minute, when Marcus Caldeira struck to put the visitors in front, once again finding the goal through the creative influence of Kyle Duncan. Despite tactical shifts and a flurry of substitutions from both managers, Minnesota United remained clinical. In the 86th minute, Mauricio Gonzalez secured the decisive goal following an assist from Joaquin Pereyra, capping off a hard-fought performance in a match defined by defensive lapses and clinical attacking play.
