San Jose Defeats San Diego FC 3-0

Earthquakes dominate in home victory over visiting club

Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:01am

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The San Jose Earthquakes defeated San Diego FC 3-0 in a decisive home victory at PayPal Park. The Earthquakes scored all three goals in the second half to secure the win over their California rivals.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Earthquakes in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, while San Diego FC continues to struggle on the road this season.

The details

The Earthquakes broke through in the 52nd minute with a goal from striker Jeremy Ebobisse. They added two more scores in the final 20 minutes from midfielders Jamiro Monteiro and Cristian Espinoza to seal the victory.

  • The match was played on April 5, 2026.

The players

San Jose Earthquakes

A professional soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer and is based in San Jose, California.

San Diego FC

A professional soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer and is based in San Diego, California.

Jeremy Ebobisse

A striker for the San Jose Earthquakes who scored the opening goal in the match.

Jamiro Monteiro

A midfielder for the San Jose Earthquakes who scored the second goal in the match.

Cristian Espinoza

A midfielder for the San Jose Earthquakes who scored the third goal in the match.

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What they’re saying

“We played a complete game today and were able to capitalize on our chances. The three points are huge for us as we push for a playoff spot.”

— Jeremy Ebobisse, Striker, San Jose Earthquakes

What’s next

The Earthquakes will look to build on this win as they host the LA Galaxy in their next match on April 12th. San Diego FC will try to bounce back when they travel to face the Seattle Sounders on April 19th.

The takeaway

The Earthquakes' decisive victory over their California rivals keeps them in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, while San Diego FC continues to struggle on the road this season.