MLS Standings: Charlotte, San Jose, Colorado, and Portland Rankings
Austin FC returns home to Q2 Stadium to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, September 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. CT, with the Verde and Black targeting a second consecutive victory. According to match previews from Austin FC, the squad enters the weekend following a rigorous coast-to-coast road stretch across Leagues Cup and regular-season play. Meanwhile, Sofascore data indicates Austin sits 14th in the standings while San Jose holds the 4th position in the Western Conference.
Verde and Black Look to Capitalize on Home Momentum
Austin FC enters this weekend fixture having collected seven points from its previous three league matches. The team secured a dramatic victory against Portland in its last outing, powered by Oleksandr Svatok’s late winner on the road. That result capped off consecutive road successes in the Pacific Northwest.
Facundo Torres has found his scoring touch, netting goals in two of Austin’s last three MLS regular-season fixtures. At the same time, Joseph Rosales has delivered an assist in each of the team’s last two contests.
History favors the hosts at Q2 Stadium. Austin claimed victories in both of its previous home meetings against San Jose, winning 4-3 in 2024 and 3-1 in 2025.
San Jose Earthquakes Travel to Texas Defending a Fourth-Place Standing
San Jose makes the trip to Austin following a scoreless 0-0 draw against the Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium. Prior to that stalemate, the Earthquakes endured a challenging four-match losing streak.
Despite that recent dip in form, an impressive run earlier in the campaign—particularly prior to the World Cup break—keeps San Jose anchored in fourth place within the Western Conference table. Interestingly, the squad has proven exceptionally dangerous away from home. The Quakes have accumulated 20 points across 11 away fixtures this season, performing significantly better on the road than on their home turf.
Preston Judd leads San Jose with 11 goals this season, while former German international winger Timo Werner has chipped in six. Austin’s defensive backline must contain both players to secure a clean sheet and capture all three points.
Navigating Squad Depth and Tactical Adjustments
As kickoff approaches at Q2 Stadium, the stakes are clear for both sides of the pitch. Austin needs a home surge to validate its recent road success, while San Jose aims to prove that its fourth-place standing is well-earned despite late-season turbulence.
