FC Dallas vs San Jose Earthquakes: Trophies split, dominance by competition

FC Dallas vs San Jose Earthquakes stats: the big trophy gap

The first thing that jumps out is the MLS Cup count. FC Dallas have **0** MLS Cup titles. San Jose Earthquakes have **2**.

That gap defines the top line of the **Head to Head record** in silverware. San Jose have turned regular seasons into actual league titles, while Dallas are still chasing their first MLS Cup.

• MLS Cup titles: FC Dallas **0**, San Jose Earthquakes **2**
• Regular season titles: FC Dallas **1**, San Jose Earthquakes **2**

So on the biggest stages, the Earthquakes have finished the job more often. Dallas still sit on the outside looking in at that particular trophy.

Regular season pedigree: Earthquakes slightly ahead

Supporters' Shield totals add more weight to San Jose. FC Dallas have **1** regular season title. The Earthquakes have **2**.

That makes it **3** major league-level titles for San Jose if you combine MLS Cups and Shields. Dallas sit on **1** in that same combined count.

• Combined MLS Cup + Shield: FC Dallas **1**, San Jose Earthquakes **4**

This is the key anomaly in the FC Dallas vs San Jose Earthquakes stats. San Jose have built a clear edge in top-tier honors, even if the rest of the numbers look closer.

Domestic cups: Dallas flip the script

Move away from MLS Cups and the story changes fast. In the US Open Cup, FC Dallas have **2** titles. San Jose Earthquakes have **0**.

That is a clean sweep for Dallas in this competition. Every domestic cup in this dataset belongs to them.

• US Open Cup titles: FC Dallas **2**, San Jose Earthquakes **0**

This is the biggest swing the other way in their historical matchups. Dallas have been the better cup side, even if San Jose own the league trophies.

Conference Championships: margins get tighter

Conference level numbers show how close this rivalry can be. FC Dallas have **3** Conference Championships. San Jose Earthquakes have **2**.

So Dallas have gone deep into the playoffs more often. Yet they still have **0** MLS Cups to show from those runs, while San Jose have turned their chances into **2** titles.

This is where the Head to Head record looks more balanced. Both clubs have had strong playoff pushes, even if only one has finished the job in MLS Cup finals.

Rivalry story: different kinds of success

The FC Dallas vs San Jose Earthquakes stats tell a clear story. San Jose dominate the big league trophies with **2** MLS Cups and **2** Supporters' Shields. Dallas answer with **2** US Open Cups and a slight edge in Conference Championships.

In short, San Jose are the historic league winners in these historical matchups. FC Dallas are the better domestic cup side and a frequent playoff presence. That mix of strengths keeps this rivalry interesting every time they meet.