Overview
- Preston Judd struck in the fourth minute and Sebastian Berhalter leveled in the 76th to finish 1-1 in San Jose.
- Vancouver carried the play, outshooting the Earthquakes 17-6 and holding a 5-3 edge in shots on goal.
- The result keeps San Jose first at 9-1-2 with 29 points, with Vancouver at 8-1-2 on 26 points in the West.
- Emmanuel Sabbi came on at halftime and, after he held the ball under pressure in the box, a blocked shot fell for Berhalter to score.
- Match analysis highlighted a compact, physical San Jose defense that clogged the middle and pushed Vancouver into crosses, with Andres Cubas driving the Whitecaps’ midfield.