San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose’s early-season form has hit a speed bump. The Earthquakes sit at 9-2-2 with a 2.23 points-per-game average, but their last five results tell a cautionary tale: two draws sandwiching a loss to Seattle yesterday, capped by a pair of wins that now feel distant. That 2-3 defeat in Seattle on May 14 exposed defensive vulnerabilities and snapped what looked like momentum, leaving bettors questioning whether the squad’s offensive firepower can sustain itself through the grind. Home-field advantage looms large Sunday against FC Dallas: San Jose has been lethal at home this season, and Dallas arrives as a beatable opponent in the Western Conference pecking order. The spread should reflect San Jose’s home record and Dallas’s mid-table standing, but the recent draw-heavy stretch suggests caution. Bettors eyeing the Earthquakes need to see a response at home; another sluggish result would signal deeper issues beyond mere inconsistency.