How to watch today's Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Locked on points, Austin have two games in hand compared to the San Jose Earthquakes when the two MLS Western Conference mid-table sides face off at Q2 Stadium on Saturday.

Los Verdes extended their unbeaten streak at home to nine games across all competitions following the 1-1 draw with Dallas on August 16. Meanwhile, the Quakes have been struggling for consistency of late, although Bruce Arena's men will be looking to build on the 2-1 win at Houston Dynamo last time out.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes online - TV channels & live streams

Apple TV

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In the United States (US) and worldwide, the MLS match between Austin FC and San Jose Earthquakes will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.

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Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes kick-off time

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Q2 Stadium

The MLS match between Austin FC and San Jose Earthquakes will be played at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, United States.

It will kick off at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET on Saturday, August 30, in the US.

Team news & squads

Austin FC vs San Jose Earthquakes lineups

Austin FC

4-3-3

Formation

3-4-1-2

SJE

1

B. Stuver

3

M. Desler

29

G. Biro

4

B. Hines-Ike

5

O. Svatok

8

D. Pereira

20

N. Dubersarsky

17

J. Gallagher

11

O. Bukari

33

O. Wolff

10

M. Uzuni

42

Daniel

18

R. Roberts

12

D. Romney

5

D. Munie

22

D. Jones

6

I. Harkes

2

J. Ricketts

37

R. Vieira

9

C. Arango

19

P. Judd

17

J. Martinez

3-4-1-2

SJE

AUS

-Line up

• 1

  B. Stuver

• 3

  M. Desler

  89’

• 29

  G. Biro

  67’

• 4

  B. Hines-Ike

• 5

  O. Svatok

  87’

• 8

  D. Pereira

• 20

  N. Dubersarsky

  64’

• 17

  J. Gallagher

• 11

  O. Bukari

  12’

  84’

• 33

  O. Wolff

  12’

• 10

  M. Uzuni

  33’

  64’

Substitutes

• 7

  J. Obrian

  84’

• 14

  B. Sabovic

  64’, 84’

• 16

  R. Taylor

• 18

  J. Cascante

• 23

  Z. Kolmanic

  89’

• 21

  D. Rubio

  64’

• 30

  S. Cleveland

• 35

  M. Djordjevic

• 19

  C. Fodrey

  84’

Manager

• N. Estevez

SJE

-Line up

• 42

  Daniel

• 18

  R. Roberts

  36’

• 12

  D. Romney

• 5

  D. Munie

  53’

• 22

  D. Jones

  78’

• 6

  I. Harkes

• 2

  J. Ricketts

  46’

• 37

  R. Vieira

  41’

  68’

• 9

  C. Arango

  71’

• 19

  P. Judd

  68’

• 17

  J. Martinez

Substitutes

• 24

  N. Lima

  78’

• 36

  E. Edwards Jr.

• 34

  B. Leroux

  68’

• 14

  M. Kaye

• 11

  O. Bouda

  46’

• 25

  M. Floriani

• 28

  B. Kikanovic

• 4

  B. Wilson

  36’

  77’

• 21

  N. Buck

  68’

Manager

• B. Arena

Austin FC team news

Austin continues to play without Brandon Vazquez, who is still out due to a knee injury. However, Daniel Pereira is back and available to play after serving his yellow card accumulation suspension in the 3-2 away loss at Montreal.

Jader Obrian and Owen Wolff will continue in support of Myrto Uzuni in the attack.

San Jose Earthquakes team news

Noel Buck is listed as questionable due to a quad injury, while Nike Tsakiris has been dealing with a muscle issue of late.

Mark-Anthony Kaye and Ian Harkes are anticipated to start in the middle, with Josef Martinez leading the attack again. Cristian Espinoza and Cristian Arango will complete the front-three.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

AUS

Last 5 matches

SJE

2

Wins

3

Draws

0

Wins

• San Jose Earthquakes

  2

  -

  2

  Austin FC

• San Jose Earthquakes

  1

  -

  1

  Austin FC

• Austin FC

  4

  -

  3

  San Jose Earthquakes

• San Jose Earthquakes

  1

  -

  1

  Austin FC

• Austin FC

  2

  -

  2

  San Jose Earthquakes

9

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

5/5

Standings

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