The San Jose Earthquakes are hoping a change of home stadium for a week can improve their fortunes.
The Earthquakes, stuck in last place in the MLS Western Conference with a 1-8-1 record, will host Los Angeles FC on Saturday, May 5 at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers. With a capacity of 68,500 and thousands of fans expected to arrive from Southern California, it should be an electric atmosphere.
The last time these two teams met in Northern California, Cristian Espinoza scored a brace in the Earthquakes’ 2-1 victory. But this season will be a more difficult task.
LAFC brought in former World Cup winner Hugo Lloris, and forward Denis Bouanga has taken his game to a new level. Timothy Tillman and Eduard Atuesta patrol the midfield and make life difficult for the rivals.
The Jugo Mobile breaks down key details ahead of this game, including how to watch around the world, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.
What time is San José vs LAFC?
This California MLS clash takes place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The match will begin on Saturday, May 4 at 4:30 pm local time, 7:30 pm ET.
Here’s how that time translates in some of the most important territories:
| Date | Start time | |
| United States (east) | Saturday May 4 | 7:30 pm Eastern Time |
| United States (Pacific) | Saturday May 4 | 4:30 pm Eastern Time |
| Canada | Saturday May 4 | 7:30 pm Eastern Time |
| United Kingdom | Sunday, May 5 | 12:30 a.m. Pacific Time |
| Australia | Sunday, May 5 | 9:30am AEDT |
| India | Sunday, May 5 | 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time |
San Jose vs LAFC live broadcast, television channel
- Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
- Time: 7:30 pm Eastern Time / 4:30 pm Pacific Time
- Television channel: None
- Transmission: MLS Season Pass from Apple TV
This MLS game, along with all other games throughout the 2024 regular season and postseason, will be available to stream worldwide on MLS Season Pass from Apple TV. This game, along with all other Week 12 games, will be available for fans to watch for free on Apple TV. Simply open the Apple TV app on your mobile device, laptop, or smart TV.
San Jose vs Los Angeles lineups, team news
The Earthquakes and coach Luchi González hope last week’s draw at Nashville SC is a sign that better things are to come. Midfielder Jack Skahan came off the bench and scored the only goal in that game for the Earthquakes, and he could earn a spot on the team this week.
The ‘Quakes also hope to integrate new Designated Player Hernán López as quickly as possible for next season.
San José predicted XI (4-3-3, from right to left): Yarbrough (GK) – Akapo, Rodrigues, Beason, Costa – Yueill, Gruezo, Skahan – Epinoza, Ebobisse, Pellegrino.
San José Substitutes: to confirm
While LAFC has allowed six goals in its last three games, it has had no problem matching that with goals scored, finishing with seven scored in that span. Denis Bouanga, Timothy Tillman and new signing Mateusz Bogusz could be too much for this Earthquakes defense to hold up.
Los Angeles Predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Lloris (GK) – Palencia, Murillo, Chanot, Hollingshead – Tillman, Sánchez, Atuesta – Olivera, Bogusz, Bouanga.
Los Angeles Substitutes: to confirm
