San Jose Earthquakes Reach MLS Playoffs After Draw

San Jose turn a draw into progress

The update says Preston Judd equalised in the 70th minute, heading in from an Eduard Löwen free-kick at PayPal Park. That response gave San Jose the point needed to reportedly confirm their postseason place.

For Nashville, the missed victory carries greater weight. The club reportedly needed three points to clinch the Shield, but must now wait for another opportunity. The result keeps the title race alive and leaves Nashville with little margin for error in the closing weeks.

Ojeda delivers Matchday 31’s headline finish

The round’s standout moment reportedly came from Martín Ojeda, who scored for Orlando City with a scorpion-kick finish after tracking Antoine Griezmann’s chipped pass.

The report lists it as Ojeda’s 15th goal of the season, while Orlando City also recorded a convincing 4-1 win over DC United. The finish was spectacular, but its importance was practical too: Orlando added another emphatic result to its playoff push.

Messi, Diaby and Walta also make an impact

The wider roundup included several decisive individual performances:

  • Inter Miami 3-1 Atlanta United: Lionel Messi reportedly scored twice.
  • Vancouver 2-1 Austin FC: Yadaly Diaby came off the bench to score the winner.
  • LAFC 1-1 New York City FC: Leo Walta reportedly opened his club account with a free-kick.

The next MLS round will bring another chance for Nashville to settle the Supporters’ Shield race, while San Jose can turn its reported qualification into a stronger playoff seeding position.