Reid Roberts’ stunning goal salvages a point for San Jose Earthquakes

Reid Roberts capped a dramatic match with a powerful long-range strike in the 98th minute, earning San Jose Earthquakes a 2-2 draw against LAFC at Levi’s Stadium. The Quakes defender salvaged a point with the late goal in a frantic finish.

As mlssoccer reports, the 98th-minute goal earned Roberts the Energy Moment award of Matchday 27. LAFC went 2-0 up through Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga, but Preston Judd pulled one back in the 70th minute and gave San Jose the impetus to fight back.

The dramatic draw extended San Jose’s unbeaten run to five matches (2 wins, 0 losses, 3 draws) and kept them close to the top four in the Western Conference, as the playoff race intensifies. The Quakes return home to PayPal Park to host the Portland Timbers on Saturday.

According to mlssoccer, Roberts’ 98th-minute strike will be remembered as the decisive moment of the match, cementing his place in the spotlight after an unforgettable evening.