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Niko Tsakiris shines in Earthquakes' victory over San Diego FC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:16 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Niko Tsakiris shines in Earthquakes' victory over San Diego FC

Summary

Niko Tsakiris made a significant impact in the San Jose Earthquakes' 3-2 road victory against San Diego FC last week. He opened the scoring with a notable goal just three minutes in, followed by two assists, showcasing his return from a serious groin injury. The Earthquakes, with Tsakiris back in form, are now unbeaten in four matches after struggling with a six-game winless streak. They are set to face LAFC in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday at Levi's Stadium, the venue for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Status Watch

•Tsakiris scores and assists in Earthquakes' 3-2 win over San Diego FC.
•Earthquakes are unbeaten in four matches following a tough stretch.
•Next match is against LAFC at Levi's Stadium on Saturday.

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4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Niko Tsakiris grows into starring role for San Jose Earthquakes

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By Charles BoehmThe term ‘statement game’ is probably overused in sports these days. It was nevertheless quite difficult to avoid the phrase after Niko Tsakiris tore San Diego FC apart in last wee...
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