San Jose Earthquakes climb standings after victory over San Diego FC

The San Jose Earthquakes are gaining momentum in the MLS Western Conference following a recent 3-2 victory over in-state rivals San Diego FC. The win, highlighted by a strong first-half performance, has moved San Jose up to fourth in the standings after a string of eight winless matches.

San Diego FC head coach Mikey Varas apologized to fans for the lackluster defensive performance, noting that the team conceded three goals in the first half. As the postseason approaches, San Diego faces pressure to find consistency to maintain their playoff hopes.

San Jose now prepares for a high-stakes rivalry match against Los Angeles FC at Levi's Stadium. Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena emphasized the significance of California-based rivalries, describing the upcoming clash as a “tremendous” and “special” matchup for the league.