Bouda's Brace Sends San Jose Past LAFC, 4-1
PUBLISHED Apr 19, 2026, 11:39 PM ET
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Los Angeles — On Sunday night, the San Jose Earthquakes defeated Los Angeles FC 4-1, with Ousseni Bouda scoring twice in the second half and Timo Werner assisting and scoring his first MLS goal. The match ended a scoreless run for LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris at 593 minutes and occurred during an early Western Conference showdown. The result on April 19 moved San Jose to 7-1-0 and tied them with the Vancouver Whitecaps atop the Western Conference and Supporters' Shield races; coach Bruce Arena highlighted the team's turnaround from last season as players and new signings combined to win four straight road matches this year, shifting early-season standings.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2025 season: Earthquakes finish ninth in Western Conference with 10 wins and 44 points.
- Early 2026: Bruce Arena enters second season; team adds players including Timo Werner.
- Start of 2026 season: San Jose wins seven of first eight matches and four road games.
- April 19, 2026: San Jose beats LAFC 4-1; Bouda scores twice; Lloris' scoreless run ends at 593 minutes.
- Post-match: Earthquakes move to 7-1-0, tying Vancouver for first in Western Conference and Supporters' Shield race.
News Intelligence
- The Earthquakes' comeback is a lesson in resilience. If you're a fan, it's a thrilling time to rally behind your team. If you're a sports bettor, this sudden shift could mean big wins. Keep an eye on the Western Conference standings.
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The San Jose Earthquakes, their coaching staff and players benefited through a decisive 4-1 victory that tied them for first place and boosted team momentum and league standing.
Los Angeles FC and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris suffered a setback: Lloris' scoreless streak ended and the team lost ground after a 4-1 defeat.
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