San Jose Earthquakes secure playoff spot despite loss to Minnesota United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
The San Jose Earthquakes lost 3-1 to Minnesota United on November 7, 2026. Nectarios Triantis scored two late goals for Minnesota, sealing their victory. Preston Judd opened the scoring for San Jose just before halftime, but goals from Tomás Chancalay and Marcus Caldeira swung the match. Despite the defeat, San Jose finished the regular season with a playoff-bound record of 14 wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses, securing the No. 4 seed in the MLS Cup playoffs. Their next matchup will be against the No. 5 seed Houston in a best-of-three series.
- •Earthquakes end regular season with a record of 14-10-10.
- •Minnesota United's victory gives them three straight wins.
- •San Jose to face Houston in an upcoming playoff series.
- •Triantis scored twice for Minnesota, clinching the win.
- •San Jose remains winless against Minnesota since 2023.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Earthquakes secure No. 4 seed in MLS Cup playoffs despite 3-1 loss at Minnesota
"(AP) — Nectarios Triantis scored two goals late in the second half as Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 on Saturday for their third straight victory. Despite the loss, San Jose (14-10-10) clinched a top-four spot in the MLS Cup playoffs.
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