San Jose Earthquakes Storm Back to Thrash Austin FC 5–1

By Cristina burgos

San Jose Earthquakes delivered a stunning second-half performance to dismantle Austin FC 5–1, turning an early deficit into a dominant victory.

Austin struck first in the 9th minute through Joseph Rosales, who finished clinically to give the visitors a 1–0 lead. Despite the early setback, San Jose created multiple chances throughout the first half but were repeatedly denied by goalkeeper Brad Stuver, who kept Austin ahead going into halftime.

The match flipped completely after the break.

San Jose equalized in the 58th minute when Jack Jasinski rose to head home from close range, sparking a relentless attacking surge. The momentum continued to build, and in the 78th minute, Timo Werner converted from the penalty spot to give the Earthquakes a 2–1 lead.

From there, the floodgates opened.

Just five minutes later, Preston Judd extended the lead with a composed finish inside the box, before Ousseni Bouda added a fourth in the 85th minute with a precise strike into the bottom corner. Judd then capped off the night in the 89th minute, heading in his second goal to complete the rout at 5–1.

Key Takeaways:

• San Jose scored five unanswered goals after trailing 1–0.

• Preston Judd led the charge with a brace.

• Timo Werner’s penalty proved to be the turning point.

• Austin FC struggled defensively as the match slipped away late.

A remarkable comeback performance from San Jose Earthquakes highlights their attacking firepower and resilience, turning a difficult start into one of their most convincing wins of the season.