San Jose Earthquakes - Minnesota United

San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United face off on 23 August 2026 for matchday 21 of the Major League Soccer season. The hosts enter this encounter struggling for momentum, having endured a challenging run that includes a recent 1-0 defeat to LA Galaxy and a 3-1 loss against St. Louis City. Meanwhile, the visitors arrive at PayPal Park looking to stabilise their campaign after a narrow 2-1 setback against Atlanta United and a string of draws, including a 1-1 result with Real Salt Lake, that have defined their recent weeks.

History between these two sides often produces decisive scorelines, most notably when San Jose Earthquakes secured a 4-2 victory in the US Open Cup on 29 April 2026. As both teams look to reverse their current form, the focus shifts to which side can find the necessary composure to claim a vital result in this latest Major League Soccer clash.