San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy draw 1-1 in California Clasico

The San Jose Earthquakes hosted the LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium for the 105th California Clasico on July 25, 2026. The match ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil gave the visitors an early lead in the 13th minute, finishing a precise through ball from Marco Reus.

San Jose equalised in the 63rd minute when Reid Roberts tapped home a rebound from a set‑piece. In stoppage time, former Chelsea striker Timo Werner missed a penalty that would have put the Earthquakes ahead, as goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski made the decisive save.

Both clubs entered the fixture looking to recover: San Jose had just suffered a 4‑0 defeat to Orlando City and were without captain Ronaldo Vieira and forward Preston Judd due to suspension, while LA Galaxy were winless in three games after the MLS pause for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Attendance reached a club record of roughly 50,000 spectators.