# San Jose Earthquakes performance decline > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/san-jose-earthquakes-performance-decline > Updated: 2026-08-15T02:57:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The San Jose Earthquakes have experienced a period of declining performance in Major League Soccer. Following a strong start to the season with nine wins in their first ten matches, the team entered a slump, recording a 1-4-3 record over eight games. During this stretch, the team suffered a 4-0 defeat to Orlando City and a 4-2 loss to Cincinnati, the latter characterized by defensive lapses in the final 11 minutes of play. In a high-attendance California Clasico against LA Galaxy, the Earthquakes were unable to secure a victory, resulting in a 1-1 draw after Timo Werner missed a penalty in stoppage time. As the team continues to struggle, they face upcoming competition against St. Louis CITY SC. Under coach Yoann Damet, St. Louis has maintained an eight-match unbeaten streak and holds a 15-6 goal differential. Although St. Louis recently lost leading scorer Marcel Hartel to Hannover 96, they remain a significant threat to the Earthquakes' standing in the Western Conference. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: San Jose Earthquakes face St. Louis CITY SC amid recent slump The San Jose Earthquakes face a difficult stretch in MLS, struggling with defensive consistency as they prepare to face a high-performing St. Louis CITY SC side. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-jose-earthquakes-face-st-louis-city-sc-amid-recent-slump ### 2026-07-25: San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy draw 1-1 in California Clasico San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy drew 1-1 in the California Clasico, with Joseph Paintsil scoring first and Reid Roberts equalising, while Timo Werner missed a late penalty. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-jose-earthquakes-host-la-galaxy-in-california-clasico --- Cite as: San Jose Earthquakes performance decline. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/san-jose-earthquakes-performance-decline