It’s the San Jose Earthquakes versus FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on August 1, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Cincinnati on August 1, 2026
You can watch the San Jose Earthquakes take on FC Cincinnati live on Apple TV on August 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET. DIRECTV customers can access Apple TV where available through their DIRECTV experience or subscription options.
San Jose Earthquakes (10-3-4) at FC Cincinnati (6-5-6) — Match Preview
San Jose Earthquakes (10-3-4) travel to TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, OH to face FC Cincinnati (6-5-6) on August 1, 2026. San Jose brings the tighter defensive numbers into the match, allowing just 1.2 goals per match against Cincinnati’s 2.5, while Cincinnati’s attack has produced the higher output of the two at 2.4 goals per match compared to the Earthquakes’ 2.1. Preston Judd fronts the San Jose attack with 11 goals in 17 appearances, testing a Cincinnati defense that has already conceded 42 goals this season. Kévin Denkey matches Judd’s output for the home side, with 11 goals across 16 matches leading Cincinnati’s attack. Pavel Bucha adds a secondary scoring outlet from midfield for Cincinnati, contributing 4 goals and 7 assists in 16 appearances, while Niko Tsakiris does similar work for San Jose with 7 assists in just 11 appearances. San Jose sits third in its conference with 33 points, while Cincinnati sits seventh in its conference with 23 points.
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What Time is the San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Cincinnati Match Today?
The San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Cincinnati match starts at 7:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Cincinnati?
You can watch San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Cincinnati on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Cincinnati
San Jose Earthquakes
Preston Judd — F. Preston Judd carries San Jose’s scoring load with 11 goals in 17 appearances this season. That output has made him the focal point of the Earthquakes’ attack up top, and Cincinnati’s defense, which has already conceded 42 goals this season, will have its hands full containing him.
Niko Tsakiris — M. Niko Tsakiris runs the creative side of San Jose’s midfield, setting up 7 assists in just 11 appearances this season, a total that ties him with FC Cincinnati’s Pavel Bucha for the most assists in this matchup. His distribution has been central to San Jose’s attack, and manufacturing chances against a Cincinnati defense that has conceded 42 goals this season will test that instinct again.
Timo Werner — F. Timo Werner has made the most of limited minutes, scoring 4 goals in just 9 appearances this season. That scoring rate gives San Jose a dangerous second option in the final third alongside Judd, another weapon Cincinnati’s defense will have to track alongside the two established scorers ahead of him.
FC Cincinnati
Kévin Denkey — F. Kévin Denkey leads FC Cincinnati’s attack with 11 goals in 16 appearances this season, a tally that matches Preston Judd’s total on the San Jose side. He has been the primary scoring threat for a Cincinnati team that has put up 41 goals overall, and slowing him down will be the central task for a San Jose defense built around limiting chances rather than trading them.
Pavel Bucha — M. Pavel Bucha gives Cincinnati a dual threat from midfield, contributing 4 goals and 7 assists across 16 appearances this season. His assist total ties him with San Jose’s Niko Tsakiris for the most in this match, and his ability to both finish and create makes him a difficult matchup for an Earthquakes midfield that has to account for multiple scoring lanes.
Samuel Gidi — M. Samuel Gidi has quietly become one of Cincinnati’s more reliable playmakers, setting up 5 assists across 16 appearances this season. He gives the home side a second distributor alongside Bucha, spreading the workload of creating chances for a Cincinnati attack that has scored 41 goals this season.
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