The latest showdown between the San Jose Earthquakes and Portland Timbers delivered a result few saw coming. On May 4, 202, at Earthquakes Stadium, San Jose stunned Portland with a commanding 4-1 victory in Major League Soccer action
Cristian Espinoza led the Earthquakes with two goals, striking in the 16th and 24th minutes. Claudio Arango added another in the 27th, while Ousseni Bouda capped the scoring in the 88th minute. Portland’s only answer came from Felipe Mora just before halftime, but it wasn’t enough to shift momentum
Despite Portland’s strong position in the standings-holding third place before kickoff-the Timbers struggled to contain San Jose’s attack and failed to recover after an early deficit The Earthquakes, ranked ninth, showcased their offensive firepower and capitalized on home advantage.
This result shakes up the Western Conference picture and gives San Jose a much-needed boost. For Portland, it’s a wake-up call as they look to regain their form in the next fixtures. Fans from both sides will be watching closely to see how these teams respond after a dramatic night in San Jose
