JOSEF MARTINEZ NEWS

Scores in win Martinez scored a goal off three shots (two on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Austin.

Impact Martinez had a very quiet first half but then came alive in the final frame and that included a powerful header off a cross from the left to draw things level at 1-1 in the 74th minute. This was the 14th goal of the year for the striker, who found the back of the net in six of the last eight games where he played from the opening whistle.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose grabs win over Austin but fall just short of playoffs Josef Martinez and Niko Tsakiris scored goals over a three-minute stretch late in the match to carry the San Jose Earthquakes to a rousing 2...

OCTOBER 19 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Niko Tsakiris scores 1st MLS goal, Earthquakes beat Austin 2-1 in regular-season finale

Niko Tsakiris scored his first career MLS goal in the 77th minute, Josef Martínez also scored a goal and the San Jose Earthquakes beat Austin FC 2-1 in the regular-season finale fo...

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Berhalter has 2 goals, assist; Whitecaps beat Earthquakes 4-1, remain tied atop Western Conference

Sebastian Berhalter had two goals and an assist, Rayan Elloumi and Thomas Müller each added a goal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 2-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

San Jose Earthquakes visit the Vancouver Whitecaps after shutout win

A game after shutting out San Diego FC 1-0, the San Jose Earthquakes play the Vancouver Whitecaps

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Scores only goal in away win Martinez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against San Diego FC.

Impact Martinez returned to the starting lineup after two games on the bench. He scored his 13th goal of the season, making it his joint best season for goal returns since 2019, when he was at Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Quakes blank San Diego FC, boost playoff aspirations Josef Martinez's goal in the 14th minute was the only goal the visiting San Jose Earthquakes needed Saturday night as they helped their play...

SEPTEMBER 28 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Earthquakes use first-half goal from Josef Martínez to beat San Diego 1-0

Josef Martínez scored early in the first half and Daniel De Sousa Britto made it stand up as the San Jose Earthquakes edged San Diego FC 1-0

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

San Jose Earthquakes bring losing streak into matchup with San Diego FC

The San Jose Earthquakes look to stop a three-game skid when they play San Diego FC

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Continues goal barrage Martinez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to San Diego FC.

Impact Martinez scored the lone San Jose goal Sunday as his side were outlasted by San Diego in a 2-1 defeat. The forward has now scored a goal in each of his last three appearances (three starts) and scored four goals over his last five appearances (four starts). Six of Martinez's 12 goals this season have come in his last 10 appearances (seven starts).

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Martinez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Martinez recorded a second MLS goal in a row for his third goal in four matches. In 22 league appearances, he's managed to score 11 times with two assists during his first year in San Jose, though is far off his pace from his prime when he averaged about 20 goals a season while he was with Atlanta.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Judd scores in second-half stoppage time to lift Earthquakes over Whitecaps 2-1

Preston Judd scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the San Jose Earthquakes to 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Scores opener at Salt Lake Martinez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Martinez scored the opener in the 51st minute with his 10th goal in the season, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The forward had a quiet outing stat-wise other than that. He logged his 15th start in 21 overall appearances in 2025.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Braian Ojeda scores 1st goal of season, Real Salt Lake beats Earthquakes 2-1

Braian Ojeda scored his first goal of the season to help Real Salt Lake beat the Earthquakes 2-1 and extend San Jose’s winless streak to six games

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Josef Martinez's late goal helps San Jose tie FC Dallas A late goal from Josef Martinez salvaged a point for the San Jose Earthquakes, who drew visiting FC Dallas 2-2 on Wednesday night.Martinez’s...

JULY 17 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Josef Martínez scores one minute after Petar Musa's go-ahead goal to help Earthquakes tie Dallas 2-2

Josef Martínez scored one minute after Petar Musa gave Dallas the lead late in the second half with his second goal of the night to help the San Jose Earthquakes earn a 2-2 draw

JULY 17 • Associated Press

Logs goal and assist Martinez scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus FC Dallas.

Impact One more goal, and Martinez ensures that 2025 is his second straight year with double-digit goals. He already confirmed multiple assists. On top of them, Martinez improved his 2025's G/A from nine to 11, marking another year with double digits in the statistical category.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return Martinez found the back of the net in San Jose's 4-2 win over FC Dallas Wednesday.

Impact The veteran forward returned to action with a bang, scoring the go-ahead goal at the time to give San Jose a 2-1 lead en route to a win. Martinez remains a scoring threat against LA Galaxy Saturday, who have the worst defensive record in MLS with 41 goals allowed.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Martinez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Martinez came off the bench and recorded his seventh goal of the season. He started just twice in the last five appearances since returning from injury, scoring once on 10 shots (eight on target) in that span.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis City beats the Earthquakes 2-1 for first win under interim head coach David Critchley

Eduard Löwen scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time and St. Louis City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 on Saturday for the first win under interim head coach David Critchley

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Records three shots against Galaxy Martinez generated three shots (three on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Martinez was held off the score sheet with all of his attempts stopped by goalkeeper Novak Micovic in Wednesday's victory. The forward has now failed to score or assist in four consecutive appearances, including his last two starts, though his finishing output remains solid at nine shots (seven on target) over that span. While he's a regular presence in the opposition box, his playing time has decreased lately and is threatened by the in-form substitute Preston Judd.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Judd leads the San Jose Earthquakes against the LA Galaxy

Preston Judd leads the San Jose Earthquakes into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after scoring three goals against the Houston Dynamo

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Fails to score Martinez took five shots (three on target) in San Jose's 3-3 draw against Houston Dynamo.

Impact The forward was somehow not among the goals in this high-scoring affair despite his shooting volume. He has a great chance to score Wednesday against LA Galaxy, a side which has conceded 35 goals already this season.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Martinez (lower body) is on the bench in the midweek contest versus Inter Miami.

Impact Martinez's return is great news for the San Jose front line, even though he's available for limited minutes against Miami. He had produced five goals and one assist over his last four MLS starts before missing a couple of games due to the issue. He'll be a strong option if given enough time either as Cristian Arango's substitute or alongside him in place of Ousseni Bouda.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Portland Martinez (lower body) isn't an option for Saturday's clash with Portland, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Martinez isn't available due to a lower body issue. It's not clear when he picked the injury up after starting last time out, but it's certainly a blow for San Jose. Preston Judd could come into the starting XI with Martinez out.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE