Evander vs. Werner: FC Cincinnati welcome San Jose Earthquakes

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·30 luglio 2026

Evander vs. Werner: FC Cincinnati welcome San Jose Earthquakes

By Jaime Uribarri

Evander and FC Cincinnati welcome Timo Werner-led San Jose Earthquakes for Matchday 19's Walmart Saturday Showdown.

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How to watch & stream

Apple TV

When

Saturday, Aug. 1 | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT

Where

TQL Stadium | Cincinnati, Ohio

Match Trailer | FC Cincinnati seek rebound vs. San Jose Earthquakes

FC Cincinnati

Standings

7th in Eastern Conference
23 points (6W-6L-5D)

Last game

FC Cincinnati are coming off a 2-1 defeat at Hell is Real rivals Columbus Crew, who cancelled out Kévin Denkey's opening goal with strikes from Jamal Thiaré and Dániel Gazdag to take all three points.

The Orange & Blue ended with 10 men at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, after homegrown Gerardo Venezuela was red-carded in second-half stoppage time.

Players to watch

Evander: The two-time MLS Best XI midfielder just participated in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime, scoring the 4-3 game-winner over LIGA MX.
Kévin Denkey: Cincy's club-record signing is their top scorer this season with 11g/4a.
Miles Robinson: The two-time MLS Best XI defender represented the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.

Need to know

Cincinnati have scored 41 goals, second only to Inter Miami CF's 43. Conversely, they've conceded a third-worst 42 goals.

This propensity for goals on both sides of the pitch makes the Orange & Blue must-see for neutrals.

However, Pat Noonan's squad eyes more defensive solidity as they look to stay in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs hunt.

San Jose Earthquakes

Standings

3rd in Western Conference
33 points (10W-4L-3D)

Last game

San Jose had victory within their grasp in last week's Cali Clásico, but settled for a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy after JT Marcinkowski saved Timo Werner's late penalty kick.

Joseph Paintsil's 13th-minute opener at Stanford Stadium was leveled by Reid Roberts midway through the second half as both sides split the points.

Players to watch

Timo Werner: Back from injury, the German star hopes to build on the 4g/6a he's produced during his debut MLS campaign.
Preston Judd: San Jose's breakout star has a team- and career-best 11g/2a this season.
Daniel Munie: The center back represented the Earthquakes at the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, going 45 minutes in Wednesday's victory over the LIGA MX All-Stars.