Match Summary
DC United and San Jose Earthquakes drew 0:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. DC United had 48% possession while San Jose Earthquakes held 52%. DC United had 24 shots (9 on target) compared to 13 (2 on target) for San Jose Earthquakes. Expected goals: DC United 2.07 — San Jose Earthquakes 0.84. DC United made 3 substitutions, San Jose Earthquakes made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Gabriel Pirani 55′), Card upgrade (Tanner Beason 90′).
Match Events
Key match events between DC United and San Jose Earthquakes — 0 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
DC United had 48% possession against San Jose Earthquakes's 52%. DC United registered 24 shots (9 on target) while San Jose Earthquakes managed 13 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–5. Fouls committed: 11–16.
Lineups
DC United lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under W. Rooney, while San Jose Earthquakes deployed a 3-4-1-2 under L. Gonzalez.
Defensive Solidity
DC United deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against San Jose Earthquakes's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
DC United field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus San Jose Earthquakes's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
DC United start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for San Jose Earthquakes averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of DC United's starting XI is 32.8 (youngest: R. Canouse (30), oldest: Pedro Santos (37)), while San Jose Earthquakes average 29.0 (youngest: T. Beason (28), oldest: Carlos Akapo (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, DC United have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. San Jose Earthquakes show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
DC United and San Jose Earthquakes have met 1 times — DC United won 0, San Jose Earthquakes won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. San Jose Earthquakes leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.00 per match (1 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 15 Mar 2026