Live updates | FC Cincinnati seeking win No. 11 at San Jose Earthquakes

Welcome to Cincinnati.com's coverage of FC Cincinnati versus San Jose Earthquakes. Refresh this page throughout the match for updates and analysis of the match being played at PayPal Park in San Jose. Follow Enquirer FC Cincinnati beat reporter Pat Brennan on X, formerly Twitter, for additional updates (@PBrennanENQ).

Something to keep an eye on: The grass

Players on both teams seem to be having trouble finding consistent grip on the playing surface at PayPal Park. Numerous readers have messaged The Enquirer about how glaring and clear the problem has been tonight.

Scoreless at halftime

We're deadlocked on the scoreboard but San Jose's .7 expected goals, or "xG," versus Cincinnati's .5 xG is indicative of which team was better in the first half, although Cincinnati grew into the game later in the first half.

An optimistic play by Lucho Acosta (28')

Still looking for FC Cincinnati's first on-target shot, Luciano Acosta decided to try to chip San Jose goalkeeper William Yarbrough from around midfield. The attempt was lofted too much, though, and also too long. But seeing as FCC seems a little off in its first match in 17 days, it's not such a bad idea from Acosta.

Underway at PayPal Park (9')

The teams are still feeling each other out early, but San Jose carved out a chance in the second minute that required a Roman Celentano save via Jeremy Ebobisse.

Starting lineups for FC Cincinnati, San Jose Earthquakes

• FC Cincinnati starting XI: Roman Celentano (GK), Luca Orellano, Ian Murphy, Matt Miazga, Nick Hagglund, DeAndre Yedlin, Pavel Bucha, Obinna Nwobodo, Luciano Acosta (captain), Sergio Santos, Kevin Kelsy.

• Cincinnati bench: Alec Kann (GK), Alvas Powell, Yuya Kubo, Kipp Keller, Bret Halsey, Gerardo Valenzuela, Malik Pinto, Yamil Asad, London Agredo.

• San Jose Earthquakes starting XI: William Yarbrough (GK), Costa, Beason, Muncie, Akapo, Yueill, Tsakiris, Pellegrino, Espinoza, Ebobisse.

• Players OUT for FC Cincinnati: Corey Baird (hip), Miles Robinson (U.S. men's national team).

• Injuries for San Jose Earthquakes: Daniel Britto (out; lower body), J.R. Marcinkowski (out; knee), Jamar Ricketts (out; lower body), Bruno Wilson (out; lower body), Rodrigues (Questionable, lower body).

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Aaron Boupendza returning for FC Cincinnati?

• In short, no. Aaron Boupendza wasn't on FC Cincinnati's dress list when it dropped prior to Saturday's match at San Jose. On Saturday afternoon, team officials confirmed Boupendza was available for selection as he wasn't listed as "out" in the league-wide injury report for the match day − the first instance of that since he sustained a broken jaw in late April.

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