Los Angeles Galaxy host San Jose Earthquakes on Thursday, 20 August 2026. The kick-off time is 02:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. Los Angeles Galaxy go into the match 10th in the table; San Jose Earthquakes sit 4th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Los Angeles Galaxy have taken 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 loss. San Jose Earthquakes have collected 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over the same span. Recent run: 2 losses in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 26 Jul 2026: Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 San Jose Earthquakes; 29 Jun 2025: Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 San Jose Earthquakes; 29 May 2025: Los Angeles Galaxy 0-1 San Jose Earthquakes. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Los Angeles Galaxy beat San Jose Earthquakes 1-0. Los Angeles Galaxy scored through J. Paintsil 79'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 79 as the contest closed.

Los Angeles Galaxy held 37% of the ball against 63% for San Jose Earthquakes. Shots on target finished 7-5. Expected goals read 1.41 for Los Angeles Galaxy, 2.41 for San Jose Earthquakes.

The win nudges Los Angeles Galaxy forward and leaves San Jose Earthquakes with work to do. Los Angeles Galaxy sat 10th and San Jose Earthquakes 4th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.