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Sunday Night Soccer go dey fire dis weekend as LAFC welcome San Jose Earthquakes to BMO Stadium for Matchday 8 action. The game wey Continental Tire dey present na big one because both teams dey among the top sides for MLS dis 2026 season.
LAFC just finish one serious midweek work for Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals. Dem knock out LIGA MX giants Cruz Azul with 4-1 aggregate victory. For the second leg match at Estadio Cuauhtémoc on Tuesday, Denis Bouanga score one goal and Hugo Lloris make eight important saves to help the team draw 1-1 and progress. That one come after dem win 3-0 for home last week where David Martínez score two fine goals and Son Heung-Min open the scoring.
But LAFC also get one small stumble last weekend. Dem lose 2-1 to Portland Timbers away. Head coach Marc Dos Santos use different players for that match because dem dey focus on the Champions Cup game. Now, with four days rest after the Mexico trip, LAFC dey ready to return home and try climb the Western Conference table.
For San Jose Earthquakes side, their story this season don surprise plenty people. Dem dey among the top teams for MLS after playing nearly 20 percent of the 2026 season. This one na big achievement because dem lose their top stars from last year. Cristian Espinoza don move to Nashville SC, Josef Martínez dey play for LIGA MX’s Club Tijuana, and Chicho Arango dey on loan at Atlético Nacional.
Even more impressive, San Jose still dey get results recently without their big winter signing Timo Werner. The German star miss their last two games because of injury. But last time out, Bruce Arena‘s boys cruise to 3-1 victory at Sporting Kansas City. Now, with Werner expected to return this weekend, the Earthquakes dey look to continue their good form for Southern California.
Coach Arena tell reporters say Werner “should be ready this week.” But the question dey whether the German playmaker fit play full 90 minutes. San Jose dey perfect for away games this season with three wins from three matches. However, LAFC too dey strong for home. For BMO Stadium, dem get 6 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw across all competitions, and dem don score 17 goals while concede only 1.
If LAFC fit maintain their strong home record, dem go get advantage for this Sunday Night Soccer clash. Both teams get quality players and good form, so the match promise to be one entertaining affair for MLS fans.
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