San Jose Earthquakes - Los Angeles FC

San Jose Earthquakes enter this matchday 26 encounter with renewed confidence after securing a vital win against Houston Dynamo FC on 13 September 2026. The hosts will look to maintain their recent upward trajectory at Levi's Stadium, though they must navigate this challenge without Timo Werner. The expected XI, anchored by Angus Gunn in goal and a midfield trio of Beau Leroux, Niko Tsakiris, and Eduard Loewen, will aim to replicate the attacking intensity that saw them overcome San Diego FC earlier this month.

Los Angeles FC arrive at Levi's Stadium following a difficult 3-1 defeat to Sporting Kansas City on 13 September 2026. The visitors, missing the injured Timothy Tillman, will rely on the experience of Hugo Lloris and the attacking threat of Denis Bouanga and Heung-Min Son to regain their footing. Having previously traded high-scoring results in this fixture, including a 4-1 San Jose victory on 19 April 2026, both sides will be eager to assert control.