SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes ended their 2025 regular season with a dramatic 2–1 win at PayPal Park on Saturday night, but the victory wasn’t enough to secure a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Fans arrived with high hopes and plenty of excitement, knowing a postseason berth was still within reach.

They were rewarded with a thrilling finish. After trailing 1–0, San Jose rallied with two late goals to claim the win over Austin FC.

What they're saying:

"As soon as the other team scored it was a little scary," said Katrina Evans of Vallejo. "But honestly the crowd was there and we kept each other sane and then it was one to another and the excitement just skyrocketed."

The Earthquakes needed not just a win, but also help from other results around the league. Three other mat

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