Match Summary
St. Louis City defeated San Jose Earthquakes 2:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2024. Goals were scored by C. Teuchert 4′, M. Hartel 13′ (pen.), J. Ebobisse 40′. 1 yellow cards were shown. San Jose Earthquakes had 56% possession while St. Louis City held 44%. San Jose Earthquakes had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for St. Louis City. Expected goals: San Jose Earthquakes 1.48 — St. Louis City 1.52. San Jose Earthquakes made 5 substitutions, St. Louis City made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between San Jose Earthquakes and St. Louis City — 3 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Horn
Penalty
assist: Carlos Akapo
Match Statistics
San Jose Earthquakes had 56% possession against St. Louis City's 44%. San Jose Earthquakes registered 15 shots (5 on target) while St. Louis City managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 10–13.
Lineups
San Jose Earthquakes lined up in a — formation under I. Russell, while St. Louis City deployed a — under J. Hackworth.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for San Jose Earthquakes is 6.65, compared to 6.71 for St. Louis City. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. San Jose Earthquakes's highest-rated starter is A. Pellegrino (6.71), while St. Louis City's best-rated player is T. Totland (6.84).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of San Jose Earthquakes have contributed 1 goals and 1 assists this season, led by A. Pellegrino (1G). St. Louis City's starters account for 0 goals and 2 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
San Jose Earthquakes field 11 midfielders averaging 6.65, versus St. Louis City's 11 rated 6.71. 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.
Discipline
San Jose Earthquakes's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for St. Louis City. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of San Jose Earthquakes's starting XI is 30.7 (youngest: H. López (25), oldest: W. Yarbrough (36)), while St. Louis City average 26.8 (youngest: C. Durkin (25), oldest: R. Alm (30)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
San Jose Earthquakes's starters average 9 league appearances each, versus 9 for St. Louis City. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, San Jose Earthquakes have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. St. Louis City show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
San Jose Earthquakes and St. Louis City have met 3 times — San Jose Earthquakes won 1, St. Louis City won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. St. Louis City leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 10 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.33 per match (4 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 15 Mar 2026