SJ Earthquakes' 8-Minute, 3-Goal Explosion Lights Up MLS — Video Highlights & Fan Reactions

The San Jose Earthquakes’ miracle season just keeps growing. After roaring to nine wins from their first 10 league matches—the best launch in MLS history, Bruce Arena’s youthful, budget-friendly squad has stretched its overall winning streak to eight across all competitions. Now the Black-and-Blue turn their attention to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, where they visit the Colorado Rapids on May 20 with a first semifinal berth since 2017 on the line. Key storylines fans and searchers are buzzing about: • Record-setting pace: With 25 goals scored and just six allowed, San Jose are tracking for an unheard-of 91-point season if their form holds. • Arena’s alchemy: At 74, MLS’s winningest coach has transformed college draftees Beau LeRoux, Niko Tsakiris and Preston Judd into headline producers while spending less on payroll than 28 other clubs. • Werner’s renaissance: Former Germany striker Timo Werner already owns seven goal contributions in seven league appearances, adding star quality to PayPal Park crowds. • Cup quest: Victory in Commerce City would move the Quakes two wins from their first Open Cup final and a 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup ticket. Next up, supporters will pack PayPal Park this weekend for a Western showdown with Vancouver before the high-altitude quarterfinal. Keep this page bookmarked for lineup news, injury updates and live reaction as the SJ Earthquakes continue rewriting MLS history in 2026.