Goals and summary
First victory at home
It's over! San Jose Earthquakes take the three points, winning for the first time in the tournament, totaling 6 points.
93'
The comeback is here! Cristian Espinoza scores the winning goal for San Jose Earthquakes from the penalty spot. Great night for the Argentine who scored a hat-trick.
92'
The referee after reviewing the VAR calls a penalty kick for San Jose.
90'
Three more minutes are added, the tie is maintained, the referee is going to check the VAR for a possible penalty for San Jose.
81'
They're off! More changes for Seattle as two more key Sounders players leave the field ahead of the midweek game against Pumas.
64'
What a madness! In one minute the San Jose Earthquakes comeback is a reality, Jackson Yueill finishes alone in front of the goalkeeper.
63'
Hope is reborn! Cristian Espinoza scores his second goal of the night, with a mistake by the goalkeeper that helped the ball enter the goal.
56'
It's time for the third! Jordan Morris finishes inside the box, sending the ball into the back of the net, with another assist from Nicolás Lodeiro.
Second half
The action restarts at PayPal Park, San Jose has come out with a higher intensity looking for the equalizer.
Half-time
We go to halftime, in a very attractive duel, with three goals, Seattle has been more constant in the opponent's area, but San Jose with that goal by Espinoza will look for the equalizer in the second half.
46'
Espinoza managed to score the first for San Jose, after seconds before missing a chance in front of Frei, the Argentinian scored the first goal.
27'
It was a close call, the visitors almost scored the third of the night, in a terrible marking after a corner kick, Morris could not finish well, the ball was cleared.
19'
The second goal of the night came from a free kick, with a cross from Lodeiro, Cristian Roldan headed the ball in, making the score zero to two.
14'
Nicolás Lodeiro manages to score the penalty kick, putting Seattle ahead, 0-1.
12'
The referee goes to the VAR to review the play for a possible red card on Cardozo.
9'
The referee signals a penalty kick in favor of Seattle Sounders, Cardozo brings down Ruidíaz.
4'
San Jose's first arrival, the shot was rejected by goalkeeper Frei, sending it to a corner kick and the cross was wasted by the home team.
0'
The ball is rolling at PayPal Park.
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This will be Spanish coach Alex Covelo's first duel, but he has already had two adventures with this team, since his arrival in 2017. In midweek he won in the cup game. In addition, this will not be the last time they will face Seattle, next April 11 they will play away from home.
Seattle Sounders roster
Frei, Ragen, Roldan, Arreaga, Nouhou, Rusnak, Paulo, Lodeiro, Roldan, Morris and Ruidiaz.
San Jose Earthquakes Lineup
Marcinkowski, Lopez, Calvo, Nathan, Marie, Remedi, Yueill, Gregus, Monteiro, Espinoza and Ebobisse.
They have already arrived
The two teams are already at PayPal Park, minutes away from the start of this game of date number 8 of the Western Conference, in a few moments we will share the rosters with you.
Important decision
Seattle will have a very complicated week, being in the Concachampions final against Pumas would force the Sounders to take care of their biggest stars, to avoid any injury or fatigue. Victory would give them ten points, tying and sharing a spot against Timbers.
Looking for their first win
San Jose, after the departure of Argentine coach Matias Almeyda, has not known what it means to win, their last home game was a draw against Nashville SC. A win would give them six points, above the Whitecaps who only have four points.
Historic Duels
Seattle has been undefeated in the last 8 matches against San Jose, winning the last 4 visits to the Earthquakes' home field.
Minutes away from kick-off
We are a few minutes away from the start of this game between San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders, from PayPal Park, a duel corresponding to the Western Conference.
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What time is San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders match for MLS?
This is the start time of the game San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders of 23rd April in several countries:
Argentina: 23 :00 PM in Star +
Bolivia: 22:00 PM in Star +
Brazil: 23:00 PM in DAZN
Chile: 22:00 PM in Star +
Colombia: 22:00 PM in Star +
Ecuador: 21:00 horas in Star +
USA (ET): 22:00 PM in KCPQ - Q13 FOX, TUDN USA, UniMás, TUDN.com, TUDN App, Univision NOW, ESPN+
Spain: 4 :00 AM
Mexico: 21:00 PM in ESPN3 y Star +
Paraguay: 23:00 PM in Star +
Peru: 21:00 PM in Star +
Uruguay: 23:00 PM in Star +
Venezuela: 22:00 PM in Star +
Keep an eye on this San Jose Earthquakes player
Cade Cowell, one of the young promises of American soccer, the forward of San Jose in the 6 games he has participated, has only one goal and collaborated with an assist.
Keep an eye on this Seattle Sounders player
Raúl Ruidíaz has been in the last two games, accumulating 12 minutes, the Peruvian striker is a great element in the offensive part, in most of the occasions he responds with great performances.
Latest San Jose Earthquakes roster
Marcinkowski, Marie, Nathan, Beason, Calvo, Yueill, Gregus, Monteiro, Espinoza, Ebobisse and Cowell.
Latest Seattle Sounders roster
Cleveland, Cissoko, Arreaga, Rowe, Medrana, Leyva, Atencio, Vargas, Montero, Chú and Bruin.
Bottom of the table
The Seattle Sounders have not started the season well, with three defeats, two wins and a draw. They are in eleventh place with seven points in the Western Conference table.
The new boss
After the departure of Matias Almeyda, Alex Covelo took over on an interim basis, the Spanish coach has already taken charge of the San Jose bench twice. He made his debut in the cup game against Bay Cities FC, winning five-nil.
A new beginning
Tonight, date 8 of the regular season will continue when San Jose will have the opportunity to add a home win, hosting Seattle at home.
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