MLS 2026 · SUN, OCT 18
San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC match report: San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC share the points
San Jose Earthquakes came from behind to draw with Nashville SC after Hany Mukhtar had put the visitors ahead before the break.
By 10xSharp · Published
Result
The match finished 1-1, with Nashville SC leading 1-0 at half-time. San Jose Earthquakes equalised in the second half to earn a draw. The result was a draw.
Goals
Hany Mukhtar put Nashville SC ahead in the 34th minute. Preston Judd equalised for San Jose Earthquakes in the 70th minute, assisted by Eduard Lowen.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. Neither side held the upper hand across the match.
Key stats
Nashville SC had 53% possession to San Jose Earthquakes' 47%. Nashville SC had 73 attacks to San Jose Earthquakes' 52. San Jose Earthquakes had 4 corners to Nashville SC's 0.
Discipline
San Jose Earthquakes received 3 yellow cards and Nashville SC received 1 yellow card. No red cards were shown. The match official was Joseph Dickerson.
Streaks
San Jose Earthquakes are now unbeaten in 9 MLS matches this season. San Jose Earthquakes are now without a win in 3 MLS matches this season. Nashville SC are now unbeaten in 6 MLS matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Nashville SC the favourites, at an implied 47%; Nashville SC drew the match. 10xSharp's call was for fewer goals than the bookmakers' 3 line; the match had 2 goals in 90 minutes, below the line, so the call was right.
What it means
San Jose Earthquakes are now 8th with 48 points and a goal difference of 10. Nashville SC are now 1st with 67 points and a goal difference of 41.
Verdict
San Jose Earthquakes recovered from a goal down to draw with Nashville SC, extending their unbeaten run to 9 MLS matches. Nashville SC remain top of the table and are now unbeaten in 6 MLS matches.