LAFC Hosts San Jose Earthquakes in Sunday Night Soccer Showdown Los Angeles Football Club and the San Jose Earthquakes will clash in a pivotal matchup as part of Sunday Night Soccer, with LAFC aiming to strengthen its position in the Western Conference standings. The game, set for April 19 at BMO Stadium, pits the third-place Los Angeles side against the second-place Earthquakes, both vying for dominance in a tightly contested division. LAFC enters the match with 16 points, securing its third-place finish in the Western Conference after a mixed start to the 2026 season. The club’s recent performances have been marked by strong showings in the Concacaf Champions Cup, where it advanced past Cruz Azul with a 4-1 aggregate victory. Key moments in the CCC series included a 3-0 home win over Cruz Azul, where David Martínez scored a brace and Son Heung-Min opened the scoring, and a 1-1 draw in Mexico, where Denis Bouanga netted a goal. Despite these successes, LAFC suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Portland Timbers last weekend, prompting head coach Marc Dos Santos to rotate his squad heavily. The Black & Gold will look to capitalize on their home advantage, having recorded a league-low two goals conceded in seven games. The Earthquakes, meanwhile, sit second in the Western Conference with 18 points, having defied expectations despite losing their top stars from the previous season. Players like Cristian Espinoza, Josef Martínez, and Chicho Arango have moved on, yet the team has maintained its form without key winter signing Timo Werner, who missed their last two matches due to injury. San Jose’s recent victory over Sporting Kansas City, a 3-1 win, showcased their resilience, and Werner’s return this weekend could further bolster their attacking options.#concacaf_champions_cup #bmo_stadium #mexico #san_jose_earthquakes #los_angeles_football_club
