San Diego FC(15-7-4, 49 points) head up the coast this weekend for their inaugural MLS showdown with the San Jose Earthquakes (8-10-8, 32 points), as the two California sides square off at PayPal Park on Sunday in what could be the start of a fierce in-state rivalry.
The Quakes come into the clash riding the high of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps, a result that keeps them clinging to the final playoff berth in the Western Conference. San Diego, meanwhile, remain perched at the summit of the table after a clinical 2-0 triumph on the road against Sporting Kansas City, further cementing their status as the team to beat out West.
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How to watch San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego FC online - TV channels & live streams
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In the United States (US) and worldwide, the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the San Diego FC will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.
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San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego FC kick-off time
The MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and San Diego FC will be played at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, United States.
It will kick off at 4:00 pm PT / 7:00 pm ET on Sunday, August 17, in the US.
Team news & squads
San Jose Earthquakes vs San Diego FC lineups
3-4-3
Formation
4-3-3
SDISJE-Line up
SJESubstitutes
Manager
B. Arena
SDI-Line up
SDISubstitutes
Manager
M. Varas
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
San Jose Earthquakes team news
In their win over Vancouver, the Earthquakes were missing Benji Kikanovic due to an upper-body knock, though Reid Roberts will be back in the mix this Sunday after serving his red card suspension.
That clash saw Josef Martinez break the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 54th minute, before Preston Judd sealed the deal with a dramatic winner deep into stoppage time.
San Diego FC team news
San Diego's trip to Sporting KC came with its own injury woes, as lower-body issues kept Oscar Verhoeven, Pablo Sisniega, Anisse Saidi, Paddy McNair, William Kumado, and Marcus Ingvartsen on the sidelines.
Even so, Hirving Lozano stole the show with a stunning strike that proved to be the match-winner, while Anders Dreyer added a composed finish to double the lead. At the back, Carlos Joaquim Dos Santos stood tall, producing seven saves to preserve a hard-earned clean sheet.
Form
SJE-Form
SJESan Jose Earthquakes
2
-
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
W
Real Salt Lake
2
-
1
San Jose Earthquakes
L
Seattle Sounders FC
3
-
2
San Jose Earthquakes
L
San Jose Earthquakes
2
-
2
FC Dallas
D
Minnesota United
4
-
1
San Jose Earthquakes
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 8/12
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 5/5
- Both teams scored
- 5/5
SDI-Form
SDISporting Kansas City
0
-
2
San Diego FC
W
Mazatlan FC
0
-
2
San Diego FC
W
Tigres
2
-
1
San Diego FC
L
Pachuca
3
-
2
San Diego FC
L
San Diego FC
1
-
0
Nashville SC
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 8/5
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5