The San Jose Earthquakes (blue) and the Colorado Rapids stand for the National Anthem before the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender DAVE ROMNEY(12) passes the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Forward WAYNE FREDERICK (13) looks for a teammate during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender OUSSENI BOUDA (11) pressures Colorado Rapids Defender REGGIE CANNON (4) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Defender ANDREAS MAXSØ (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder IAN HARKES (6) crosses the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender DAVE ROMNEY(12) runs down the ball and kicks it out of bounds with pressure from Colorado Rapids Forward RAFAEL NAVARRO (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender BRUNO WILSON (4) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder IAN HARKES (6) looks for his passing options during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Forward KÉVIN CABRAL (91) controls the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Defender REGGIE CANNON (4) intercepts a pass during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Defender REGGIE CANNON (4) makes a move around San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder IAN HARKES (6) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Defender REGGIE CANNON (4) dribbles away from pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder IAN HARKES (6) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Defender REGGIE CANNON (4) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender BRUNO WILSON (4) runs down Colorado Rapids Forward WAYNE FREDERICK (13) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender BRUNO WILSON (4) takes the ball away from Colorado Rapids Forward WAYNE FREDERICK (13) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender BRUNO WILSON (4) cuts back away from pressure from Colorado Rapids Forward WAYNE FREDERICK (13) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender OUSSENI BOUDA (11) dribbles against Colorado Rapids Defender ANDREAS MAXSØ (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Goalkeeper ZACK STEFFEN (1) controls a shot during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Midfielder OLIVER LARRAZ (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Midfielder OLIVER LARRAZ (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Midfielder OLIVER LARRAZ (8) dribbles from pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder BEAU LEROUX (34) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Midfielder OLIVER LARRAZ (8) and San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder BEAU LEROUX (34) battle for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder IAN HARKES (6) crosses the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Forward KÉVIN CABRAL (91) dribbles away from pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder BEAU LEROUX (34) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Midfielder COLE BASSETT (23) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Midfielder OLIVER LARRAZ (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender NICK LIMA (24) heads the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender NICK LIMA (24) dribbles away from pressure from Colorado Rapids Midfielder OLIVER LARRAZ (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Forward RAFAEL NAVARRO (9) attempts to control the ball with San Jose Earthquakes Defender NICK LIMA (24) wrapping his hand around his head during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Forward RAFAEL NAVARRO (9) controls the ball with pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Defender NICK LIMA (24) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Forward RAFAEL NAVARRO (9) controls the ball with pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Defender NICK LIMA (24) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Midfielder COLE BASSETT (23) shoots with the bottom of his foot for his goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper DANIEL (42) can only watch the shot from Colorado Rapids Midfielder COLE BASSETT (23) go into the goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Midfielder COLE BASSETT (23) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Midfielder COLE BASSETT (23) crosses the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) cuts back against Colorado Rapids Forward RAFAEL NAVARRO (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Midfielder OLIVER LARRAZ (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Midfielder OLIVER LARRAZ (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) shoots during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Defender KEEGAN ROSENBERRY (2) blocked a shot from San Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JOSEF MARTÍNEZ (17) cuts back to avoid pressure from Colorado Rapids Defender ANDREAS MAXSØ (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Goalkeeper ZACK STEFFEN (1) dives to save a shot during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Goalkeeper ZACK STEFFEN (1) saved by the crossbar on a shot from San Jose Earthquakes Defender OUSSENI BOUDA (11) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender NICK LIMA (24) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder MARK-ANTHONY KAYE (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JOSEF MARTÍNEZ (17) shoots with pressure from Colorado Rapids Defender CHIDOZIE AWAZIEM (6) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JOSEF MARTÍNEZ (17) shoots with pressure from Colorado Rapids Defender CHIDOZIE AWAZIEM (6) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColorado Rapids Defender ANDREAS MAXSØ (5) slide to kick the ball out with pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Forward PRESTON JUDD (19) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
PRESS RELEASE:
March 15, 2025
MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 1, Colorado Rapids 2
San Jose edged in second half after Chicho Arango equalizer before intermission; Quakes go on the road next Saturday to face Charlotte FC
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Saturday night at PayPal Park in front of 15,302 fans.
The visitors got on the board first in the 38th minute when Earthquakes goalkeeper Daniel parried away a cross from the left wing, but Colorado midfielder Cole Bassett poked in the rebound—one of only two Rapids shots in the half. However, San Jose answered in the first minute of stoppage time as the half wound down. Chicho Arango thumped a Cristian Espinoza corner kick into the back of the net for the equalizer to knot the match 1-1 at intermission.
The pitch opened up for both teams in the second half. In the 59th minute, Rapids winger Djordje Mihailovic broke free down the middle but his blazing shot from the edge of the box was batted away by Daniel. San Jose had a chance two minutes later but Ousseni Bouda’s blast bounced off the crossbar. Finally in the 71st minute, Colorado broke the deadlock when defender Keegan Rosenberry’s through ball found midfielder Omir Fernandez on the left wing, who then connected with second-half substitute Calvin Harris for the go-ahead goal.
The Black and Blue will now travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, next Saturday, March 22, when they take on Charlotte FC. Kickoff from Bank of America Stadium will take place at 4:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast globally on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (English/Spanish), as well as on local radio via KSFO 810 AM (English) and 1370 AM La Kaliente (Spanish).
GAME NOTES
San Jose moved to 33-27-19 in MLS play against the Colorado Rapids (104 GF, 100 GA) with a home record of 19-11-9 (58 GF, 43 GA).
Quakes forward Chicho Arango scored at the beginning of stoppage time in the first half (45+1’) for his second goal of the season and 55th of his MLS career. Arango also stayed hot against Colorado, earning his seventh goal contribution (5g/2a) in seven MLS matches vs. the Rapids.
Quakes forward/team captain Cristian Espinoza’s first-half assist on Chicho Arango’s goal was his third on the season and 74th career helper, extending his club record.
Quakes forward/team captain Cristian Espinoza extended his consecutive games streak—a club record and the longest active run in MLS—to 113, tying David Ousted for third all-time. Only Luis Robles (183) and Chris Klein (141) are ahead of him on the list.
MLS ALL-TIME CONSECUTIVE GAMES
183 Luis Robles (2012-18)
141 Chris Klein (2005-09)*
113 Cristian Espinoza (2021-present)*
113 David Ousted (2013-16)
112 Kevin Hartman (2006-09)
*field players
The Quakes’ attack put Colorado goalkeeper Zack Steffen to the test, unleashing 28 shots (13 on goal), the most since Nov. 7, 2021, in a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas (also 28 shots, seven on goal).
Colorado head coach Chris Armas earned 66 caps for the U.S. Men’s National Team playing for current Quakes head coach Bruce Arena and assistant coach Dave Sarachan (1998-2005). At club level, Armas also played for Sarachan on the Chicago Fire (2002-07).
Father faced son tonight as Quakes assistant coach Dave Sarachan’s son Ian is an assistant on Chris Armas’ Colorado coaching staff.
San Jose Earthquakes 1 – 2 Colorado Rapids
Saturday, March 15, 2025 – PayPal Park; San Jose, Calif.
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: Daniel (GK); Nick Lima, Bruno Wilson, Dave Romney, Jamar Ricketts (Vítor Costa 81’); Ian Harkes (Niko Tsakiris 81’), Beau Leroux (Mark-Anthony Kaye 58’); Cristian Espinoza (C), Chicho Arango (Preston Judd 90+3’), Ousseni Bouda (Amahl Pellegrino 81’); Josef Martínez.
Substitutes not used: Earl Edwards Jr. (GK), Daniel Munie, Rodrigues, Oscar Verhoeven.
On bouncing back in the first half before conceding the game-winner after intermission:
“Obviously it was great to get the goal back right at the end of half. On the night we played well enough to come out of it with at least a point. And [we had] a couple mental breakdowns for sure. The second goal was just a mistake … and it cost us dearly.”
On Chicho Arango’s second goal of the season and the team’s approach in the second half:
“Chicho scored a great goal. At halftime we felt we were in control of the game although we had to come from behind. The second half, I thought we played well and they created one good scoring opportunity with that breakaway, and Daniel makes a big save. I thought we were in position to push the game real hard the last 20 minutes and get three minutes, and failed when we had a lapse defensively. You do that, you deserve to lose the game.”
On the Quakes taking 28 shots on Colorado goalkeeper Zack Steffen but unable to convert the equalizer:
“The keeper made some good saves for sure. I think we squandered a few chances and a couple plays where we needed to be cleaner on the ball to create a good chance at goal. We failed. We walk away with only one goal and I think a couple mistakes that cost us in conceding. Those things have to be cleaned up. There’s no excuses for that.”
EARTHQUAKES MIDFIELDER IAN HARKES
On overall thoughts of the match:
“It was a similar feeling to the Minnesota [United FC] game in terms of how much possession we had, how much we were on top of them, and starting well. I think we have to capitalize on those starts, like we did the first two games. Scoring early always helps with the confidence, but making sure we shore up the back line as well. That’s everyone, not just the back line, but all eleven players when those transition moments happen, because we knew Colorado was going to be a transition team. I think the goals you could see tonight were just too easy from us.”
On the frustration of scoring once despite taking 28 shots:
“It’s very frustrating. They have a good keeper, Zack Steffen, and he usually comes up with big saves. I think we could have definitely done better and been more clinical on our chances. We created way too much to not come away with at least a point tonight. We’re going to be frustrated with that. That’s everyone on the team, not just the strikers, but I think we have to be clinical. We had those chances, especially second half — two 3v1s and 2v1s that just weren’t finding the right pass or the final touch. We’ll get that right hopefully into next week.”
On finishing goalscoring opportunities:
“I think it’s just making the right decision, picking the right pass and I think you could see that tonight. We were getting down the right side a lot with Cristian [Espinoza], with Nick Lima doing really well in the wide flank. So I think just picking the right pass and obviously just following it up with a with a clinical finish. Those moments will happen and keep falling for us, if we keep providing those opportunities.”
On looking ahead to the team’s next match on the road at Charlotte FC:
“I think we’re a confident group going into every game and I think that that’s why we’re disappointed right now. It’s only going to build even further going into Charlotte. They’re a very good team, away from home. It’s a tough place to play, so we have to be ready and we have to have a response.”
San Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) crosses the ball with pressure from Minnesota United Midfielder ROBIN LOD (17) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender JOSEF MARTÍNEZ (17) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) and Minnesota United Midfielder HASSANI DOTSON (31) battle for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) and Minnesota United Midfielder HASSANI DOTSON (31) battle for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) and Minnesota United Midfielder HASSANI DOTSON (31) battle for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender BRUNO WILSON (4) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender DAVE ROMNEY(12) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward BONGOKUHLE HLONGWANE (21) controls the ball on the wing during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Defender JEFFERSON DIAZ (28) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Defender JEFFERSON DIAZ (28) looks for a way around San Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Midfielder HASSANI DOTSON (31) crosses the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender JAMAR RICKETTS (2) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Midfielder WILL TRAPP (20) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Midfielder WILL TRAPP (20) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward KELVIN YEBOAH (9) looks for his options upfield during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward KELVIN YEBOAH (9) looks for a way around pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Defender RODRIGUES (26) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Defender ANTHONY MARKANICH (13) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder IAN HARKES (6) passes the ball back to San Jose Earthquakes Defender BRUNO WILSON (4) under pressure from Minnesota United Midfielder HASSANI DOTSON (31) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward TANI OLUWASEYI (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward TANI OLUWASEYI (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward TANI OLUWASEYI (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Midfielder ROBIN LOD (17) dribbles away from pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder IAN HARKES (6) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward BONGOKUHLE HLONGWANE (21) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward BONGOKUHLE HLONGWANE (21) crosses the ball under pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Forward AMAHL PELLIGRINO (7) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward KELVIN YEBOAH (9) shoots during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward TANI OLUWASEYI (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward AMAHL PELLIGRINO (7) look for his teammates during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender JAMAR RICKETTS (2) look for a way around Minnesota United Forward BONGOKUHLE HLONGWANE (21) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward AMAHL PELLIGRINO (7) and Minnesota United Midfielder HASSANI DOTSON (31) battle for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward AMAHL PELLIGRINO (7) and Minnesota United Midfielder HASSANI DOTSON (31) battle for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Defender MORRIS DUGGAN (23) heads the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender JAMAR RICKETTS (2) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Defender JEFFERSON DIAZ (28) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Defender JEFFERSON DIAZ (28) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender JOSEF MARTÍNEZ (17) turns toward the goal against pressure from Minnesota United Defender MICHAEL BOXALL (15) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Defender MORRIS DUGGAN (23) and Minnesota United Defender MICHAEL BOXALL (15) defend against San Jose Earthquakes Defender JOSEF MARTÍNEZ (17) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) takes a shot during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder IAN HARKES (6) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) works to get open against pressure from Minnesota United Forward TANI OLUWASEYI (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward TANI OLUWASEYI (14) reaches across San Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) to try to get the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward TANI OLUWASEYI (14) reaches across San Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) to tackle the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) and San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) setup to take a free kick at the top of the box during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Goalkeeper DAYNE ST CLAIR (97) dives to cover the side of the net during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender RODRIGUES (26) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward TANI OLUWASEYI (14) clears the box with a header during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender VITOR COSTA (94) cuts inside against pressure from Minnesota United Forward BONGOKUHLE HLONGWANE (21) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United Forward BONGOKUHLE HLONGWANE (21) stretches to try to tackle the ball from San Jose Earthquakes Defender VITOR COSTA (94) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender VITOR COSTA (94) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender VITOR COSTA (94) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender RODRIGUES (26) crosses the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) shoots during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender JOSEF MARTÍNEZ (17) and Minnesota United Defender MICHAEL BOXALL (15) battle for the ball near the top of the box during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) crosses the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CHICHO ARANGO (9) crosses the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) makes a move on Minnesota United Midfielder JUAQUÍN PEREYRA (26) down the touchline during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) makes a move on Minnesota United Midfielder JUAQUÍN PEREYRA (26) down the touchline during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder MARK-ANTHONY KAYE (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder MARK-ANTHONY KAYE (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) makes a move down the touchline during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaBay FC teammates Abby Dahlkemper, Racheal Kundananji and Caprise Dydasco fire the siren at halftime of the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
PRESS RELEASE:
March 8, 2025
MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 0, Minnesota United FC 1
San Jose incurs first loss of season; Quakes continue homestand next Saturday vs. Colorado Rapids
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Minnesota United FC 1-0 on Saturday night in front of 16,102 fans at PayPal Park.
The visitors got on the board first in the 33rd minute when Kelvin Yeboah volleyed home a Michael Boxall service from the right wing to give MNUFC a 1-0 lead. The Quakes went on a furious run in the second half, unleashing 11 shots, but could not find the equalizer before the final whistle for their first defeat of the season.
The Black and Blue continue their homestand next Saturday, March 15, when they take on the Colorado Rapids. Kickoff from PayPal Park will take place at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast globally on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (English/Spanish), as well as on local radio via KSFO 810 AM (English) and 1370 AM La Kaliente (Spanish).
GAME NOTES
San Jose moved to 5-7-4 all-time vs. Minnesota United FC (21 GF, 27 GA) with a home record of 3-4-2 (13 GF, 17 GA). Tonight’s win snaps a four-game winless streak against the Loons (0-2-2). In the Black and Blue’s last win over MNUFC, Shea Salinas and Benji Kikanović netted in a 2-0 win at PayPal Park.
Minnesota United FC’s 33rd-minute goal marked the first time all season the Quakes faced a deficit after 212 minutes.
Goalkeeper Daniel shone once again, making five saves on the night.
Cristian Espinoza extended his run of consecutive MLS regular-season games played tonight to a current league-high of 112 (Oct. 2, 2021 – present). The streak is not only a Quakes record but now tied for fourth longest in MLS history with former goalkeeper Kevin Hartman and second among all field players, trailing only Chris Klein (141). Former goalkeeper Luis Robles holds the all-time league record regardless of position with 183 straight appearances (Sept. 29, 2012 – May 12, 2018).
San Jose Earthquakes 0 – 1 Minnesota United FC
Saturday, March 8, 2025 – PayPal Park; San Jose, Calif.
Weather: 55°F Clear
Attendance: 16,102
Match Officials:
Referee: Ricardo Fierro
AR1: Chris Elliot
AR2: Eduardo Jeff
VAR: Sorin Stoica
AVAR: Craig Lowry
4th: Lorenzo Hernandez
Scoring Summary:
MIN (0-1) – Kelvin Yeboah (Michael Boxall, Tani Oluwaseyi) 33’
Misconduct Summary:
MIN – Hassani Dotson (caution) 45’
SJ – Beau Leroux (caution) 61’
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: Daniel (GK); Rodrigues (Niko Tsakiris 90+2’), Bruno Wilson, Dave Romney; Jamar Ricketts (Vítor Costa 69’), Ian Harkes (Mark-Anthony Kaye 70’), Beau Leroux (Preston Judd 79’), Cristian Espinoza (C); Amahl Pellegrino (Ousseni Bouda 70’), Chicho Arango, Josef Martínez.
Substitutes not used: Earl Edwards Jr. (GK), Max Floriani, Nick Lima, Daniel Munie.
MINNESOTA UNITED FC: Dayne St. Clair (GK); Anthony Markanich (Fernando Romero 87’); Michael Boxall (C), Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Diaz (Carlos Harvey 65’); Robin Lod (Joaquin Pereyra 79’), Will Trapp, Hassani Dotson; Kelvin Yeboah (Sang Bin Jeong 65’), Tani Oluwayesi (Owen Frantz Gene 79’).
Substitutes not used: Alec Smir (GK), Devin Padelford, Hoyeon Jung, Samuel Shashoua.
“[Minnesota United FC] have an experienced team and obviously they have a very good defensive posture, and they were hard to break down. We need to be a little bit cleaner technically to try to create some other chances and give them a lot of credit. Our team played hard. They played well, in segments of the game, but not well enough to get a goal and at least walk off the field with a point.”
On conceding the lone goal of the match:
“[Minnesota United FC] defended very well. They dealt with a lot of crosses quite well. We obviously made a mistake on the goal, not clearing the ball properly, and not doing a good job stepping to the player who finished. I don’t even know who finished the goal, but bad defending on our part on that particular play, I’m not concerned about a couple of chances they got at the end of the game, because we were very exposed trying to get the goal. We opened ourselves up. We were well aware that was going to happen. I give our keeper [Daniel] credit. He made a lot of good saves.”
On trying to score on Minnesota United FC’s five-man back line:
“We could have been better in creating some better chances, but they were a tough team to break down with the numbers they put behind the ball and the back line. They did a good job.”
On the defense playing relatively well, having only conceded one goal in the run of play in three games:
“They are playing well and getting more comfortable with each other, but every phase of the game we can be better. Tonight, we didn’t create enough quality chances. That’s obviously an area we have to work on.”
EARTHQUAKES FORWARD CRISTIAN ESPINOZA
On almost converting his second-half free kick:
“Yes, absolutely yes, As soon as I saw the ball going over the wall, I was almost expecting that it was going to end up inside the net. It was very close, but unfortunately, I didn’t score the goal.”
On having Chicho Arango as a dual option on free kicks:
“It’s always pretty good to have a different option to take the free kick; it’s good for us. Unfortunately, we didn’t have Hernán [López] available, but Hernán also is a player who can also take the free kick, and he’s also a lefty. So we have a lot of options.”
On what was missing tonight in attack:
“We tried everything to break down the line of five they put in the back. I think it’s very difficult to have the opportunities to score when they put the lines too low, and when they defend for most of the game with almost nine players inside the box. But as I say, we need to keep working and improving, because probably during the season, we’re going to face another similar situation.”
On tonight’s result not affecting the team’s confidence:
“I think is so far it’s been pretty good. Tonight’s result won’t affect what we did. I think that we have a really strong team, a really strong lineup, and really good players this year. It’s a good mix between experienced and young players. We just need to keep working. We’re going to face this situation again during the year. We’re going to face teams here at PayPal Park who are going to defend the whole game, and we need to be ready for that.”
San Jose Earthquakes Defender MIGUEL TRAUCO (21) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder OBED VARGAS (73) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) leaps to head the ball over Seattle Sounders Midfielder LÉO CHÚ (23) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder LÉO CHÚ (23) controls the ball with pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder ALBERT RUSNÁK (11) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Goalkeeper STEFAN CLEVELAND (30) yells at his teammates to set up a wall during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) dribbles with pressure from Seattle Sounders Defender NOUHOU (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) dribbles with pressure from Seattle Sounders Defender NOUHOU (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder LÉO CHÚ (23) dribbles under pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) views the big screen in the stadium before taking his penalty kick against Seattle Sounders Goalkeeper STEFAN CLEVELAND (30) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) shoots his penalty kick during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) runs over and fouls Seattle Sounders Midfielder OBED VARGAS (73) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder JOÃO PAULO (6) crosses the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) cuts the ball back against Seattle Sounders Defender NOUHOU (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder JOÃO PAULO (6) controls the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACK SKAHAN (16) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACK SKAHAN (16) cuts the ball back against Seattle Sounders Defender YEIMAR (28) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) crosses the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CARLOS GRUEZO (7) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CARLOS GRUEZO (7) shoots the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) crosses the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder JOÃO PAULO (6) signals to a teammate before a corner kick during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder LÉO CHÚ (23) works upfield against San Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) and San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CARLOS GRUEZO (7) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder NICOLÁS LODIERO (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder OBED VARGAS (73) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder JOÃO PAULO (6) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder NICOLÁS LODIERO (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Defender ALEX ROLDAN (16) tries to cut back against San Jose Earthquakes Defender MIGUEL TRAUCO (21) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Defender ALEX ROLDAN (16) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CARLOS GRUEZO (7) deflects the cross from Seattle Sounders Midfielder JOÃO PAULO (6) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender MIGUEL TRAUCO (21) defends a header attempt from Seattle Sounders Forward HÉBER (19) and Seattle Sounders Defender NOUHOU (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder DYLAN TEVES (99) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) blocks a cross from Seattle Sounders Midfielder DYLAN TEVES (99) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Defender YEIMAR (28) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Defender YEIMAR (28) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender RODRIGUES (26) slide tackles away the ball from Seattle Sounders Midfielder DYLAN TEVES (99) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder ALBERT RUSNÁK (11) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Forward RAÚL RUIDÍZ (9) observes the VAR screen during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaReferee FOTIS BAZAKOS views the VAR monitor during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Forward RAÚL RUIDÍZ (9) complains to the referee during his VAR review during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender MIGUEL TRAUCO (21) remarks to the referee with Seattle Sounders Forward RAÚL RUIDÍZ (9) and San Jose Earthquakes Defender RODRIGUES (26) observing during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Midfielder REED BAKER-WHITING (21) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSeattle Sounders Head Coach BRIAN SCHMETZER thanks the Sounders fans after the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
MEDIA RELEASE: July 12, 2023
MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 2, Seattle Sounders FC 0
Quakes victorious at home, Espinoza breaks all-time club assist record
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Seattle Sounders FC 1-0 on Wednesday night at PayPal Park. A goal and record-breaking assist from Cristian Espinoza helped the Quakes earn three points at home and win the 2023 Heritage Cup. The Quakes opened the scoring in the 19th minute on a penalty kick from forward Cristian Espinoza. Jeremy Ebobisse was brought down in the box by the Seattle defense before Espinoza fired a shot into the bottom left corner to take the lead. Forward Jack Skahan almost doubled the lead in the second half, but his one-time volley in the box was ruled offside. San Jose eventually found their second goal in the 65th minute from defender Miguel Trauco, who struck a full volley from outside the box past Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland. Espinoza tallied the assist on Trauco’s goal and is now the all-time assist leader for the Quakes (51), passing club legend Shea Salinas. The Earthquakes will take a break from MLS league play and prepare for the inaugural Leagues Cup tournament. The Quakes will open the tournament on the road against the Portland Timbers on Saturday, July 22. Kickoff from Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, is slated for 7:00 p.m. PT and will be streamed globally on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app, FS1 and Univision.
GAME NOTES The Earthquakes now hold an 8-7-8 record (32 pts.) during the 2023 MLS regular season and currently sit in fifth place in the 14-team Western Conference.San Jose currently holds a 14-15-9 record against Seattle, including a 6-5-5 record at home.With tonight’s win, the Quakes earned their second win of the season against the Sounders to claim the Heritage Cup for the second year in a row. The Heritage Cup is an annual competition between the two teams with North American Soccer League (NASL) heritage, taking place across both regular season matches. The Earthquakes have only lost once in their last five matches against Seattle and have not lost to their Pacific Northwest rival at home since May 12, 2021. San Jose have only lost once in 12 home matches this season (7-1-4). Forward Cristian Espinoza scored his 11th goal of the season and 26th of his MLS career. Espinoza has now successfully converted nine consecutive penalty kicks and has made nine of ten overall during his MLS career. He is now tied for the fifth most goals in Quakes history with Vako. Espinoza, who tallied his 51st MLS career assist on Trauco’s goal, now holds the all-time record for most assists in Quakes history.Defender Miguel Trauco scored his third goal of the season and of his MLS career. Goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski earned his fourth shutout of the season and 18th of his MLS career. Midfielder Tommy Thompson made his 200th career appearance for the Quakes, entering as a sub in the 85th minute. He is the fourth player to reach that milestone in team history.
MATCH INFORMATION2023 MLS Regular Season San Jose Earthquakes 2 – 0 Seattle Sounders FC Wednesday, July 12, 2023 – PayPal Park, San Jose, Calif. Attendance: 13,577 Man of the Match: Cristian Espinoza
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: JT Marcinkowski; Paul Marie (Benji Kikanovic 90+1’), Tanner Beason, Rodrigues, Carlos Akapo; Miguel Trauco, Carlos Gruezo, Judson (Cam Cilley 90+3’), Jack Skahan (Tommy Thompson 85’), Jeremy Ebobisse (Ousseni Bouda 90+3’), Cristian Espinoza (C).
Substitutes not used: Emi Ochoa (GK), Jonathan Mensah, Daniel Munie, Will Richmond, Niko Tsakiris.
On the team building strong performances and momentum: “We started the game [last week] really well against LAFC. The game planning was really good, and the guys were executing. Tonight, we started similar in terms of our principles. We were trying to build pressure and win the ball and attack, but it was different also. We have to be ready to tweak each game and moment based on what’s available. What I want to grab are the things that have helped us compete. I feel like we have built momentum in a positive way in the past few weeks in terms of competing and responding. You just feel the guys are always ready to respond and compete, and I am proud to coach them. Those are the things we want to do with energy, enthusiasm, and intensity.”
On preparing for the inaugural Leagues Cup tournament: “We’ll work in a positive way to get everyone full force. We want to approach Leagues Cup with as many healthy guys as possible. We are taking the next steps against very good opponents, which are going to be Portland [Timbers] and Tigres [UNAL]. We’re excited to have a little time off with family and friends to recharge our batteries, and then get back to work next week.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES FORWARD CRISTIAN ESPINOZA
On seeing how far he has come since first joining the club: “I remember when I arrived here, I was very excited to play [at San Jose] and to play in the MLS, and to have this experience. To be honest, I didn’t expect what would happen [breaking the club assist record]. I am really happy with this moment and with everything that has happened before. I am very thankful for my teammates.”
On what this season means to him being a record breaker and an all-star: “It makes me feel very happy because I can see all the effort and sacrifices that I made in every single training session since I arrived here paying off now. At the same time, I try to keep the focus on trying to help the team. I think that is the most important thing for me.”
San Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper DANIEL (42) kneels in the goal before the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaThe pregame lineup between the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) controls the ball with pressure from Portland Timbers Defender ZAC MCGRAW (18) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Forward FRANCK BOLI (7) dribbles upfield against San Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender RODRIGUES (26) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Midfielder SANTIAGO MORENO (30) controls the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Midfielder SANTIAGO MORENO (30) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Midfielder CRISTHIAN PAREDES (22) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Forward FRANCK BOLI (7) crosses the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Midfielder EVANDER (20) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Midfielder SANTIAGO MORENO (30) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Forward FRANCK BOLI (7) attacks between San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) and San Jose Earthquakes Defender RODRIGUES (26) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) controls the ball with his chest with pressure from Portland Timbers Defender DARIO ZUPARIC (13) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) and Portland Timbers Midfielder CRISTHIAN PAREDES (22) batted for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) and Portland Timbers Midfielder CRISTHIAN PAREDES (22) batted for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) and Portland Timbers Midfielder CRISTHIAN PAREDES (22) batted for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) and Portland Timbers Midfielder CRISTHIAN PAREDES (22) batted for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Defender CLAUDIO BRAVO (5) clears the ball with his head with Portland Timbers Goalkeeper DAVID BINGHAM (1) diving just to be sure during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Forward FRANCK BOLI (7) shoots during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) looks for passing options with pressure from Portland Timbers Defender ERIC MILLER (15) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Midfielder SANTIAGO MORENO (30) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Midfielder SANTIAGO MORENO (30) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Midfielder SANTIAGO MORENO (30) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Midfielder SANTIAGO MORENO (30) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Forward DARION ASPRILLA (27) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Forward DARION ASPRILLA (27) dribbles away from the pressure of San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) and San Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) dribbles away from pressure from Portland Timbers Defender ZAC MCGRAW (18) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) with a cross during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPortland Timbers Midfielder CRISTHIAN PAREDES (22) is fouled by San Jose Earthquakes Defender TOMMY THOMPSON (22) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) dribbles near the top of the box with pressure from Portland Timbers Defender CLAUDIO BRAVO (5) and Portland Timbers Midfielder DIEGO CHARA (21) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
MEDIA RELEASE: June 17, 2023 MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 0, Portland Timbers 0 Quakes extend home undefeated streak to nine, unbeaten in last five matches
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes and the Portland Timbers played to a scoreless draw on Saturday night at PayPal Park. The Quakes extend their home undefeated streak this season to nine games (6-0-3), their best home start to a season since 2005.San Jose featured a heavily rotated lineup due to national team call-ups, missing defenders Carlos Akapo and Miguel Trauco, and midfielders Carlos Gruezo and Jamiro Monteiro.Goalkeeper Daniel made a goal line save in the 47th minute to keep the match 0-0. Neither side was able to break the deadlock, with both teams hitting the post on multiple occasions.The Earthquakes will now prepare for two matches next week, first traveling to face Houston Dynamo FC on Wednesday, June 21. Kickoff from Shell Energy Stadium is slated for 5:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed globally on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app, as well as on local radio via 810 AM The Spread (English) and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
GAME NOTESThe Earthquakes now hold a 7-5-6 record (27 pts.) during the 2023 MLS regular season and currently sit in fourth place in the 14-team Western Conference.San Jose now hold a 6-16-10 all-time record against the Portland Timbers, including a 6-4-6 record at home.The Quakes home undefeated streak (7-0-3) is on pace for their best home unbeaten streak since 2019 (10-0-2), and they have not lost at home since Sept. 24, 2022.San Jose have not lost at PayPal Park in 12 consecutive matches, with their last loss at the stadium dating back to Aug. 3, 2022.The Earthquakes have conceded one goal in four matches for the first time since Aug. 28, 2015.Goalkeeper Daniel has gone undefeated in his last five games in goal (2-0-3), making 26 saves and earning three clean sheets in that span.Midfielder Niko Tsakiris made his first start of the season and first since Oct. 9, 2022.
MATCH INFORMATION2023 MLS Regular Season San Jose Earthquakes 0 – 0 Portland Timbers Saturday, June 17, 2023 – PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. Attendance: 14,188 Man of the Match: Daniel
Scoring Summary: None.
Misconduct Summary: POR – Santiago Moreno (caution) 18’ POR – Dario Zuparic (caution) 44’ SJ – Cade Cowell (caution) 51’ SJ – Paul Marie (caution) 54’ POR – Eric Miller (caution) 64’ SJ – Tommy Thompson (caution) 90+1’
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: Daniel; Tanner Beason, Rodrigues, Jonathan Mensah, Paul Marie; Niko Tsakiris (Jack Skahan 76’), Judson (Tommy Thompson 63’), Jackson Yueill (C); Cade Cowell (Benji Kikanović 90+4’), Jeremy Ebobisse (Ousseni Bouda 90+4’), Cristian Espinoza.Substitutes not used: JT Marcinkowski (GK), Cam Cilley, Daniel Munie, Will Richmond.
On tonight’s result: “I think the draw was fair. I liked our foundation in terms of build-up. We got into their half a lot, but we didn’t turn those finishing attack phases into crosses and shots in the volume that we wanted. I am happy with the foundation of how we moved the ball forward, especially against their high press. Getting zero goals against at home is always going to be positive and we’re going to grab that. We always want to win at home in front of our families and fans. At the same time, adding a point is positive. We’ll grab that, rest, and prepare for the next one.”
On goalkeeper Daniel’s performance: “It’s great to have Daniel in a rhythm of staying healthy and having another positive performance. He is showing that he can be consistent in games as well, so credit to him. Congrats to Daniel in being important in tonight’s shutout.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES FORWARD CRISTIAN ESPINOZA
On tonight’s result: “We kept their goals to zero, so that is a good thing for us. We keep improving our defense, but now we can focus on our offense. We have a couple days to work on that before we go to Houston. We will try to take three points there.”
On facing a solid Timbers defense: “I think that the other teams have been more aggressive in marking me, Jebo [Jeremy Ebobisse], and Cade [Cowell]. They know that when we have space, we are dangerous. This is something that we can improve on. We can improve our movements in those situations when the defense is tight on our backs. We have a couple days to rest and to improve in what we can do better in. We will go to Houston with everything we’ve got.” ####
San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CAM CILLEY (19) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Forward ETHAN DOBBELAERE (45) kicks the ball under pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CAM CILLEY (19) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder WILL RICHMOND (20) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACK SKAHAN (16) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACK SKAHAN (16) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes II Defender OSCAR VERHOEVEN (63) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes II Defender OSCAR VERHOEVEN (63) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Defender STUART HAWKINS (39) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Midfielder BRAUDILIO RODRIGUES (72) dribbles between San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CAM CILLEY (19) and San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender DANIEL MUNIE (24) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACK SKAHAN (16) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACK SKAHAN (16) challenges Tacoma Defiance Defender ELIAS KATSAROS (83) for the ball during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACK SKAHAN (16) challenges Tacoma Defiance Defender ELIAS KATSAROS (83) for the ball during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder MICHAEL BALDISIMO (55) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder MICHAEL BALDISIMO (55) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Defender ABDOULAYE CISSOKO (92) challenges San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACK SKAHAN (16) in the penalty box during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Defender ABDOULAYE CISSOKO (92) challenges San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACK SKAHAN (16) in the penalty box during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Goalkeeper ANDREW THOMAS (26) catches a cross in a crowd during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Midfielder REED BAKER-WHITING (21) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Midfielder REED BAKER-WHITING (21) during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender DANIEL MUNIE (24) and Tacoma Defiance Forward EYTHOR BJØRGOLFSSON (38) challenge for the ball during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Defender ABDOULAYE CISSOKO (92) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward OUSSENI BOUDA (25) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Forward EYTHOR BJØRGOLFSSON (38) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes II Forward EDUARDO ‘LALO’ BLANCAS (60) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes II Forward RODOLFO CASTRO JR (53) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Midfielder FRANK DAROMA (34) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CAM CILLEY (19) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Midfielder BRAUDILIO RODRIGUES (72) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRUZ MEDINA (99) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Midfielder ANTONIO HERRERA (70) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder WILL RICHMOND (20) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaTacoma Defiance Forward SEBASTIAN GOMEZ (53) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes II Defender AARON EDWARDS (50) shoots a penalty kick during the MLS Next Pro match between the San Jose Earthquakes II and the Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) flies down the pitch during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) flies down the pitch during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) studies how to best take a free kick during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPhiladelphia Union Forward JULIÁN CARRANZA (9) undergoes concussion protocol testing during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) considers his options against Philadelphia Union Defender NATHAN HARRIEL (26) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Ultras pack into the newly renovated supporters area while San Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper DANIEL (42) takes a goal kick during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPhiladelphia Union Defender JAKOB GLESNES (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender MIGUEL TRAUCO (21) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender MIGUEL TRAUCO (21) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CARLOS GRUEZO (7) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender RODRIGUES (26) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) dribbles away from pressure from Philadelphia Union Midfielder JACK MCGLYNN (16) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender TANNER BEASON (15) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender TANNER BEASON (15) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPhiladelphia Union Defender NATHAN HARRIEL (26) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPhiladelphia Union Defender NATHAN HARRIEL (26) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPhiladelphia Union Midfielder DÁNIEL GAZDAG (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPhiladelphia Union Defender KAI WAGNER (27) is warned by Referee NIMA SAGHAFI during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPhiladelphia Union Defender NATHAN HARRIEL (26) dribbles away from pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Defender MIGUEL TRAUCO (21) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPhiladelphia Union Forward MIKAEL UHRE (7) dribbles to the enplane against San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPhiladelphia Union Midfielder JESÚS BUENO (20) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPhiladelphia Union Midfielder JOAQUÍN TORRES (19) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPhiladelphia Union Midfielder QUINN SULLIVAN (33) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
MEDIA RELEASE: June 10, 2023 MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 2, Philadelphia Union 1 Quakes extend home undefeated streak to eight, snap Philadelphia’s nine-match unbeaten streak
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Saturday night at PayPal Park. Jeremy Ebobisse and Miguel Trauco found the back of the net as the Quakes extended their home unbeaten streak to eight (6-0-2). They are also unbeaten in their last four matches (2-0-2).The Quakes opened the scoring early with an eighth minute strike from forward Jeremy Ebobisse. Cade Cowell, receiving a long ball over the defense, dribbled into space and found Ebobisse at the top of the box. He one-timed a low shot into the corner for a 1-0 lead. Philadelphia traded blows by scoring off corner kick in the 17th minute to finish the first half level. San Jose battled back in the second half to find the game-winner in the 57th minute from defender Miguel Trauco. Carlos Gruezo collected the ball near the top of the box and found Trauco, who fired his long-range shot into the top-right corner. The Earthquakes will next host the Portland Timbers on Saturday, June 17. Kickoff from PayPal Park is set for 7:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed globally on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app, as well as on local radio via 810 AM The Spread (English) and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
GAME NOTESThe Earthquakes now hold a 7-5-5 record (26 pts.) during the 2023 MLS regular season and currently sit tied for third in the 14-team Western Conference.San Jose currently holds a 5-5-4 all-time record against the Philadelphia Union, including a 3-2-2 record at home. Tonight’s win snapped Philadelphia’s nine-game regular season undefeated streak.The Quakes earned their first win against the Union since Sept. 8, 2013.The Earthquakes extended their home unbeaten streak to eight (6-0-2), becoming one of four MLS clubs undefeated at home this season. It is also the club’s first win against an Eastern Conference team this season.Forward Jeremy Ebobisse scored his seventh goal of the season and 51st of his MLS career. He is now tied with Brian Ching for sixth most goals in club history (25).Defender Miguel Trauco scored his second goal of the season and of his MLS career. His goal marked his first game-winning goal of his MLS career.Forward Cade Cowell tallied an assist on Ebobisse’s goal, marking his third assist of the season and 15th of his MLS career. Tonight was his first appearance since returning from the FIFA U20 World Cup.Midfielder Carlos Gruezo tallied an assist on Trauco’s goal, marking his third assist of the season and tenth of his MLS career.Goalkeeper Daniel has gone undefeated in his last four games in goal (2-0-2), making 22 saves and earning two clean sheets.
MATCH INFORMATION2023 MLS Regular Season San Jose Earthquakes 2 – 1 Philadelphia Union Saturday, June 10, 2023 – PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. Attendance: 15,512 Man of the Match: Miguel TraucoScoring Summary: SJ – Jeremy Ebobisse (Cade Cowell) 8’ PHI – Damion Lowe (Kai Wagner) 17’ SJ – Miguel Trauco (Carlos Gruezo) 57’
Misconduct Summary: None.
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: Daniel; Miguel Trauco, Tanner Beason, Rodrigues, Carlos Akapo (Paul Marie 81’); Jamiro Monteiro (Jonathan Mensah 86’), Carlos Gruezo, Jackson Yueill (C) (Judson 82’); Cade Cowell (Benji Kikanović 73’), Jeremy Ebobisse, Cristian Espinoza.Substitutes not used: Michael Baldisimo, Ousseni Bouda, JT Marcinkowski (GK), Tommy Thompson, Niko Tsakiris.
PHILADELPHIA UNION: Andre Blake (C); Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Damion Lowe (Jack McGlynn 24’), Nathan Harriel, Kai Wagner; Daniel Gazdag, Jesus Bueno (Quinn Sullivan 76’), Leon Flach (Chris Donocan 87’); Mikael Uhre (Joaquin Torres 76’), Julian Carranza.Substitutes not used: Joe Bendik, Brandon Craig, Andres Perea, Jeremy Rafanello, Matt Real.
On tonight’s win against the Philadelphia Union: “At the end of the day we put away our chances and that’s what is most important. I thought we were efficient in the chances we had, and we showed high quality in our finishes. Both of the goals were excellent. Defensively I’m really proud of the guys in the run of the play. I mean we conceded on a corner, but in the run of play defended well, covered each other and handled Philadelphia’s attack and found a way to win. These are not easy games; you have to grind through them and find a way. I’m proud that we put away our chances.”
On the team performing well in stoppage time: “Recently I think we’ve just talked about it, reflected on it, and taken it very personal and focused on it as a team. How can we make it our strength? How can we make it San Jose’s time in stoppage time where we’re focused and excited? We’ve worked hard to put ourselves in that position and we’re excited to get the job done. We ourselves have intentionally tried to turn that script, turn that mentality, and approach it so we show more courage in it. It’s all a process. Every game is going to be a little bit different. We have to be ready to adapt. I am proud of our guys.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES DEFENDER MIGUEL TRAUCOOn scoring tonight’s goal and earning the win: “Being able to score this goal, which was aesthetically pleasing, is special and it was helpful for us to earn the three points. That makes me really happy as well as the team’s full effort on the field. It’s a pleasure playing with this team because everyone played well and thanks to God I was able to score the goal, which makes me happy.”
On his thought process prior to scoring his goal: “Those decisions come in the spirit of the moment. I try to take a shot whenever I have a ball in front of me and in front of the net. I had good control of the ball and I didn’t think about it twice. I had the confidence in shooting it towards goal and it turned out to be a beautiful goal. But most importantly is that it helped us earn the three points. That’s what makes me the happiest.”
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