CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy face off against the San Jose Earthquakes in the first California Clásico of 2016 on Saturday.
A year ago, the Galaxy met San Jose four times, with three matches taking place in MLS play and one in U.S. Open Cup. The home team dominated the four matches, holding a record of 3-1-0.
Below are all four matches against San Jose at a glance:
San Jose 3, Galaxy 1 (June 27, 2015)
San Jose erased an early LA Galaxy lead to defeat Los Angeles, 3-1 at Stanford Stadium.
Juninho’s gave Los Angeles an early advantage with a rocket finish in the 17th minute. The Earthquakes’ soon responded with three unanswered goals from Chris Wondolowski, Clarence Goodson, and Cordell Cato.
The Galaxy are 1-3-0 all-time at Stanford Stadium.
San Jose 0, Galaxy 1 (July 1, 2015)
Jose Villarreal scored the lone goal, as the Galaxy advanced to the U.S. Open Cup with a 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes.
Both teams opted for largely reserve squads, but the Galaxy’s youngsters proved too much for the Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium. Villarreal scored the only goal of the evening with a brilliant finish in the fifth minute.
The win was the Galaxy’s first win away from StubHub Center in 15 matches.
Galaxy 5, San Jose 2 (July 17, 2015)
Steven Gerrard made a triumphant league debut helping the Galaxy to 5-2 victory over their hated Northern California rival.
Robbie Keane scored three goals, but Gerrard was the star of the match by winning a penalty, notching an assist and scoring a goal in his first league match. Gerrard opened his account in the 36th minute with a finish from close range to help Los Angeles erase an early Earthquakes lead.
The match was the highest scoring California Clásico in the history of the rivalry.
San Jose 1, Galaxy 0 (August 28, 2015)
San Jose completed their season series victory over the LA Galaxy with a 1-0 win over the Galaxy in August.
Shea Salinas scored the game’s only goal, but controversy marred the final Cali Clásico of the year. A controversial Leonardo red card put the Galaxy down a man for the entire second half, stunting any potential comeback.
Los Angeles threw pressure on late, but a David Bingham save in the dying moments of the game gave San Jose the win.
