MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 San Jose goes on the road to face Sporting Kansas City next Saturday
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-0 on Saturday night at PayPal Park.
After a scoreless first half, San Jose began to turn up the heat in attack with two close attempts from forward Amahl Pellegrino. However, in the 74th minute, the visitors struck first blood when midfielder Alessandro Schöpf found the back of the net. Vancouver added an insurance goal in the 86th minute from Ali Ahmed to close the match.
The Quakes will now prepare for a road contest against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, March 16. Kickoff from Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, is set for 5:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast globally on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, as well as on local radio via 810 The Spread AM (English) and 1370 KZSF AM (Spanish).
GAME NOTES
San Jose and Vancouver are celebrating their 50th anniversary in existence, as the first game in club history for both sides was a 2-1 Earthquakes win on May 5, 1974. As a tribute to that match in the North American Soccer League (NASL), both clubs wore special kits to honor their heritage tonight.
The Earthquakes now hold a 11-11-12 overall record against Whitecaps FC in MLS play and snapped a five-game undefeated streak in the series dating back to October of 2021 (3-0-2). At home, San Jose is 7-2-8 against Vancouver.
Defenders Bruno Wilson and Vitor Costa made their first MLS starts in tonight’s game, their first starts for the Quakes since joining the club last month.
The Quakes controlled possession (59.5%) and out-shot the Whitecaps (9-8) but could not avoid the clean sheet after sweeping the regular-season series over Vancouver last season and outscoring Vancouver 11-3 in their six previous contests overall in San Jose.
MATCH INFORMATION
San Jose Earthquakes 0 – 2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC Saturday, March 9, 2024 – PayPal Park; San Jose, Calif. Attendance: 16,045
Scoring Summary: VAN – Alessandro Schöpf (Ryan Gauld) 74’ VAN – Ali Ahmed (Ranko Veselinović) 86‘
Misconduct Summary: SJ – Bruno Wilson (caution) 62’ SJ – Preston Judd (caution) 73’ SJ – Alfredo Morales (caution) 80’ VAN – Fafa Picault (caution) 80’ SJ – Tommy Thompson (caution) 90+3’
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: Daniel; Paul Marie (Tommy Thompson 86’), Bruno Wilson, Rodrigues, Vitor Costa; Carlos Gruezo (Benji Kikanović 77’), Jackson Yueill (C), Jack Skahan (Alfredo Morales 46’); Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse (Preston Judd 70’), Amahl Pellegrino(Ousseni Bouda 86’).
Substitutes not used:William Yarbrough (GK),Michael Baldisimo, Tanner Beason, Daniel Munie.
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC: Yohei Takaoka; Javain Brown (Ryan Raposo 70‘), Mathias Laborda, Ranko Veselinović, Tristan Blackmon, Luís Martins (Ali Ahmed 63‘); Pedro Vite ( Alessandro Schöpf 71’), Andres Cubas, Ryan Gauld (C), Damir Kreilach (Fafa Picault 63’); Brian White (Sebastian Berhalter 82’) .
Substitutes not used: Isaac Boehmer (GK), Balal Halbouni, Levonte Johnson, Bjørn Utvik.
On a frustrating start to the 2024 season: “We are definitely frustrated. We are in a hole. We’re in a hole and the way to get out is to dig ourselves out. The group has the ability to beat anybody home or away. But we’re not getting there. … I have a lot of faith in our talent, as well as our potential talent. One of these goals can change the momentum of winning games and earning points.”
On the mindset to fight for better results: “We’ve got to create that competitive environment, and everyone’s got to be fighting. Like I said earlier, your best way is to commit, is double down on competing, and grab a spot. Even if it’s your best friend on the team, you have to grab a spot.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES MIDFIELDER ALFREDO MORALES
On the takeaways from tonight’s match: “We have a very good group for me honestly coming into this team; very good spirit and very good connections within the group. At the end of the day, that’s not enough. We have to perform on the pitch. I think we can see very good things, but at the end of the day it’s about results. This game today was there to take. I think we had too many mistakes with decision making, but that’s how it is. What matters is that you have to respond. There is always going to be adversity and tough moments especially in MLS and, in the course of a season. We need to have the vision to work and do more in times where you struggle. The best solution is when you focus on the basics and the simple things. I think this has to be the aim for us: to focus on your role and playing your part on positioning, and the simple my experience this is the way you get out of these situations.”
On shifting focus to the next game at Sporting Kansas City: “There is nothing we can do right now; we lost this game. There is the next game coming up and we have to prepare this week. We have to work harder every single day in training, and we have to go to Kansas and get those three points. Tonight, we made mistakes, and they punished us. We have to learn from that. We have to move forward. We come back on Monday, and we go all in.”
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CaliforniaLos Angeles Football Club Defender DIEGO PALACIOS (12) under pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Los Angeles Football Club at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaLos Angeles Football Club Midfielder JOSÉ CIFUENTES (20) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Los Angeles Football Club at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaLos Angeles Football Club Forward GARETH BALE (11) views the jumbo screen post game while the San Jose Earthquakes celebrate behind him after the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Los Angeles Football Club at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaLos Angeles Football Club Forward CARLOS VELA (10) and San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) shake hands after the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Los Angeles Football Club at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaLos Angeles Football Club Forward and Captain CARLOS VELA (10) shows his appreciation for the traveling supporters after the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Los Angeles Football Club at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaLos Angeles Football Club Forward GARETH BALE (11) shows his appreciation for the traveling supporters after the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Los Angeles Football Club at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
MEDIA RELEASE: Aug. 20, 2022
MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 2, LAFC 1 Quakes now 5-2-0 in last seven matches vs. LAFC; Eighteen-year-old Cade Cowell scores game-winner in front of sellout crowd
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes defeated first-place LAFC 2-1 in front of a sellout crowd on Saturday night at PayPal Park. LAFC entered the match on a seven-game winning streak and hadn’t lost since July 2.San Jose broke the deadlock in the 14th minute. Cristian Espinoza played a through ball to Tommy Thompson, who dribbled to the end line before playing a cut-back to forward Benji Kikanović for the first-timed finish (highlight).The Quakes held onto the lead into halftime before LAFC equalized in the 54th minute through Kwadwo Opoku.The Earthquakes then regained the lead on a thunderous strike by 18-year-old Cade Cowell in the 77th minute. Espinoza and Thompson combined again down the right flank with Thompson sending in a cross to the back post. Cowell volleyed the ball past goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau and into the roof of the net (highlight).The Earthquakes will now travel to face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, Aug. 27. The match will kick off from Children’s Mercy Park at 5:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Bay Area, KNBR 1050 (English), and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
GAME NOTESThe Earthquakes currently hold a 6-11-9 record (27 pts.) during the 2022 MLS regular season.San Jose is now 5-7-0 all-time vs. Los Angeles Football Club, including a 4-2-0 record at home. San Jose is now 5-2-0 in their last seven meetings with LAFC, including three straight home wins.The Earthquakes are now 6-7-6 in MLS play under interim head coach Alex Covelo.Benji Kikanović scored his fifth goal of the season and the ninth of his MLS career.Cade Cowell scored his second goal of the season and eighth of his MLS career.Tommy Thompson tallied his first and second assists of the season and 10th and 11th assists of his MLS career. It marked his second career multi-assist match (10/7/20 vs. VAN).Cristian Espinoza tallied his 10th and 11th assists of the season and 40th and 41st assists of his MLS career. He has passed Chris Wondolowski on the club’s all-time assists leaderboard and now ranks fourth in club history, just three behind third-place Richard Mulrooney.
MATCH INFORMATION 2022 MLS Regular Season San Jose Earthquakes 2 – 1 Los Angeles Football Club Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 – PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. Attendance: 18,000 (sellout) Man of the Match: Tommy Thompson
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES INTERIM HEAD COACH ALEX COVELO
On tonight’s perseverance to get a signature win at home: “Emotions are high right now. We need to be calm, but I believe tonight is one of the best games I have seen from this team this season. When you lose, you ‘stink’ and when you win, everybody wants to talk good things about you. The guys showed that we have personality and played good with and without the ball. And we did it.”
On where the motivation came from for tonight’s match even with the new coach announcement earlier this week: “From the beginning when I took the team, I said I am here with San Jose and for San Jose. I was going to do whatever it takes to help the team. The players took the notice, took the news, they are professionals and know what they have to do. We are in this together. As I said in the past, the team trains fantastic every day, every week, following the game plan, and giving their best. We did it naturally and understanding there were nine games left and now eight. Before tonight, we were behind 9-10 points, and we have to still fight. We have to keep fighting and take this naturally.”
On the atmosphere in the stadium and what it meant to the team tonight: “Tonight, we played with 12 players. Anything can happen when the stadium is like that. It was incredible. It was amazing that the fans pushed the team and accompanied us. It helped us a lot.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES DEFENDER TOMMY THOMPSON On tonight’s performance: “It felt great. The atmosphere was electric. I give a lot of credit to the fans that came out to support us. There is no doubt. We’ve had some difficult moments this year, but it’s moments like that that shows the strength of this team mentally, physically, and the ability that we have to compete with some of the best teams and the best players in this league. For me personally, it felt great to put in a good shift with the team, but I give a lot of credit to all the guys out there that fought until the end right in the middle of the difficult moment that we’re in. I think it’s exciting and it’s a night that I won’t forget anytime soon.”
On the team’s mentality for tonight after the hiring of Luchi Gonzalez as the next Quakes head coach: “I think we’re all excited about the hire [Luchi Gonzalez]. It was a great hire, but at the end of the day, our focus is the here and now. I give a ton of credit to the guys that came in: Lucho [Luciano Fusco], [Alex] Covelo, Wondo [Chris Wondolowski], Steve Ralston, Tubo [Fernandez]. All those guys came in at a really difficult moment. I think it was seven games into the season and they provided us with the positive energy that we needed. If you look at our record over that time period, it shows that we’ve been competitive consistently over the past couple of months. I think that’s a really positive piece of this season and I give those guys a ton of credit. It was a difficult moment and we’ve fought through those difficult moments. So, the hire is exciting, it’s exciting for the fans and the players. I think Luchi coming in is a step in the right direction and we’ll all be ready once he arrives in San Jose, but right now, we’re focused on giving the fans performances like we did tonight and I just wanted to give credit to the coaches here that have done something special over the course of the last 15 games or whatever it may be because I’m grateful for that. Whether I was playing or not playing, I’m grateful for that positive energy that has just provided us with that stimulus that we needed this year.”###
San Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) and the starting eleven huddle prior to the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) and Houston Dynamo Midfielder ADALBERTO CARRASQUILLA (20) fight for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder FAFA PICAULT (10) dribbles away from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Defender TEENAGE HADEBE (17) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Forward DARWIN QUINTERO (23) dribbles away from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender NATHAN (13) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) passes the ball under pressure from Houston Dynamo Midfielder HÉCTOR HERRERA (16) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender NATHAN (13) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder HÉCTOR HERRERA (16) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder ADALBERTO CARRASQUILLA (20) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder ADALBERTO CARRASQUILLA (20) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder FAFA PICAULT (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Goalkeeper STEVE CLARK (12) dives to save a shot during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Forward DARWIN QUINTERO (23) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Forward DARWIN QUINTERO (23) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder FAFA PICAULT (10) dribbles against San Jose Earthquakes Defender TOMMY THOMPSON (22) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder FAFA PICAULT (10) dribbles against San Jose Earthquakes Defender TOMMY THOMPSON (22) and San Jose Earthquakes Defender NATHAN (13) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Forward THOR ÚLFARSSON (34) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder HÉCTOR HERRERA (16) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Forward DARWIN QUINTERO (23) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder HÉCTOR HERRERA (16) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder GRIFFIN DORSEY (25) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder GRIFFIN DORSEY (25) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Forward DARWIN QUINTERO (23) dribbles from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Defender TIM PARKER (5) tackles the ball away from San Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper JT MARCINKOWSKI (1) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder GRIFFIN DORSEY (25) challenges for the ball against San Jose Earthquakes Forward BENJI KIKANOVIC (28) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Midfielder HÉCTOR HERRERA (16) dribbles out of pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Defender TEENAGE HADEBE (17) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender TOMMY THOMPSON (22) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender TOMMY THOMPSON (22) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) dribbles at Houston Dynamo Midfielder GRIFFIN DORSEY (25) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) shoots against Houston Dynamo Midfielder GRIFFIN DORSEY (25) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaReferee TIM FORD escorts Houston Dynamo Forward SEBASTIÁN FERREIRA (9) back to the Houston side for the kickoff after his goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender NATHAN (13) and Houston Dynamo Midfielder FAFA PICAULT (10) challenge for a header during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) tries to dribble away from Houston Dynamo Midfielder MEMO RODRÍGUEZ (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaLate in the game during a corner kick to try to make a last minute goal even San Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper JT MARCINKOWSKI (1) gets involved with the play during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaReferee TIM FORD yellow cards Houston Dynamo Midfielder FAFA PICAULT (10) after he is subbed off during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACK SKAHAN (16) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) looks to pass against Houston Dynamo Defender ADAM LUNDQVIST (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaHouston Dynamo Forward SEBASTIÁN FERREIRA (9) dribbles out of pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaReferee TIM FORD assess a situation in the final minutes of the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) shoots for his goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) shoots beats Houston Dynamo Defender TEENAGE HADEBE (17) and Houston Dynamo Goalkeeper STEVE CLARK (12) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) shoot is heading into the goal against Houston Dynamo Goalkeeper STEVE CLARK (12) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaA dejected Houston Dynamo Goalkeeper STEVE CLARK (12) retrieves the ball out of the back of the net during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
MEDIA RELEASE: July 17, 2022 MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 1, Houston Dynamo FC 2
Quakes’ home unbeaten streak snapped at eight
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Houston Dynamo FC 2-1 on Sunday evening at PayPal Park. The loss, which was San Jose’s first at home since the season opener on Feb. 26, snaps the club’s eight-match unbeaten streak at PayPal Park.Following a scoreless first half, the Earthquakes broke through in the 53rd minute courtesy of team captain Jackson Yueill. Cristian Espinoza played a free kick into the box, which was headed goalward by Tommy Thompson. The slow, looping ball bounced off the crossbar before falling to Yueill for the first-timed finish.Houston then scored the equalizer in the 71st minute.San Jose appeared to re-gain the lead when Jeremy Ebobisse’s right-footed shot from close range beat goalkeeper Steve Clark, but a last-ditch goal-line clearance kept the score tied. Houston then took the lead moments later through Thor Ulfarsson.Despite several opportunities to find an equalizer late in the match, the Quakes couldn’t find a second goal.The Earthquakes will now prepare to host Spain’s RC Celta de Vigo in an international friendly on Wednesday, July 20. The match will kick off from PayPal Park at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
GAME NOTES The Earthquakes currently hold a 5-8-7 record (22 pts.) during the 2022 MLS regular season.
San Jose is now 9-16-4 all-time vs. Houston Dynamo FC, including a 7-5-3 record at home.Tonight’s result sees the Quakes snap their unbeaten streak at three and their home unbeaten streak at eight.The Earthquakes are now 5-4-4 in MLS play under interim head coach Alex Covelo.Midfielder Jackson Yueill scored his fourth goal of the season and 11th goal of his MLS career.
MATCH INFORMATION
2022 MLS Regular Season San Jose Earthquakes 1 – 2 Houston Dynamo FC Sunday, July 17, 2022 – PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. Attendance: 13,445
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES INTERIM HEAD COACH ALEX COVELO On the mistakes committed tonight: “I think the mistake [on the first goal] was an individual mistake, and on the second goal we had to keep the ball out when there wasn’t a clear moment to build up, and that’s it. I don’t think it was because we were building up in the back that Houston had those opportunities. I think we committed individual mistakes and that’s why it’s a very simple analysis today.”
On why he didn’t make more substitutions: “When you look at the team that we finished with, we had Jebo [Jeremy Ebobisse], who has 11 goals. You have Jamiro [Monteiro], an amazing quality player. We tried to be more offensive by bringing Jackson [Yueill] back as a ‘six’ and putting in Jack Skahan in his place, and with Cade [Cowell] and Cristian [Espinoza] trying to find crosses or individual actions on top. Shea Salinas has a Covid situation. We missed Marcos Lopez [due to yellow card accumulation]. Judson is injured because he has an old injury bothering him. So that’s all we have.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES MIDFIELDER JAMIRO MONTEIRO
On what Houston did to shut San Jose’s midfield down: “I didn’t feel like they were making it hard for me. They were really compact, so we didn’t have a lot of space in the midfield, but it wasn’t like they were hard on me. We didn’t have enough space in this game and a lot of our balls were coming from the side instead of the midfield.”
On how he will move past this result: “I just forget this game. It already happened. We lost. Now we’re onto next week. We still have 14 games. Tomorrow is a new day. We have a new week, new chances. Every week is a new chance for us.”####
A beautiful day for Major League Soccer at the match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Forward GYASI ZARDES (11) during warmups of the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder DARLINGTON NAGBE (6) and San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) chat before the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaQ the San Jose Quakes mascot celebrates a beautiful day for soccer before the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAVIER “CHOFIS” LÓPEZ (9) cuts the ball back against Columbus Crew Midfielder PEDRO SANTOS (7) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) shoots a penalty kick to the corner against Columbus Crew Goalkeeper ELOY ROOM (1) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Goalkeeper ELOY ROOM (1) looks to find the ball in the back of the net during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaThe sun beams over Columbus Crew Goalkeeper ELOY ROOM (1) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder LUCAS ZELARAYÁN (10) looks for a pass against San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Defender JONATHAN MENSAH (4) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaReferee GUIDO GONZALES JR discusses a call with San Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) as San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) walks away laughing during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder DARLINGTON NAGBE (6) dribbles away from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAVIER “CHOFIS” LÓPEZ (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder LUCAS ZELARAYÁN (10) cuts the ball away from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender MARCOS LÓPEZ (27) sprints down the field away from Columbus Crew Defender STEVEN MOREIRA (31) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder ARTUR (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder DERRICK ETIENNE (22) prepares to receive the ball with San Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) defending during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder PEDRO SANTOS (7) passes the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder PEDRO SANTOS (7) gets the pass off just before San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) slides in to block during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Defender STEVEN MOREIRA (31) passes the ball before San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) can close off the option during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAVIER “CHOFIS” LÓPEZ (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAVIER “CHOFIS” LÓPEZ (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Head Coach MATIAS ALMEYDA pleads with 4th Official ELIJIO ARREGUIN during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder DERRICK ETIENNE (22) jumps to the ball to prevent San Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) from reaching it during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder LUCAS ZELARAYÁN (10) shoots against San Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper JT MARCINKOWSKI (1) for a goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder LUCAS ZELARAYÁN (10) shoots against San Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper JT MARCINKOWSKI (1) and the San Jose Earthquakes defenders for a goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder DARLINGTON NAGBE (6) and San Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) challenge for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) looks for his options against Columbus Crew Midfielder PEDRO SANTOS (7) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) cuts to his right against Columbus Crew Midfielder ARTUR (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Defender JONATHAN MENSAH (4) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder ARTUR (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, Californiaduring the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Forward YAW YEBOAH (14) dribbles away from San Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder LUCAS ZELARAYÁN (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder LUCAS ZELARAYÁN (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder LUCAS ZELARAYÁN (10) tries to free himself from the hands of San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder LUCAS ZELARAYÁN (10) takes on San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) and San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JUDSON (93) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder LUCAS ZELARAYÁN (10) cuts the ball to try to beat San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JUDSON (93) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) tries to shield the ball from Columbus Crew Forward MIGUEL BERRY (27) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) dribbles away from Columbus Crew Forward MIGUEL BERRY (27) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper JT MARCINKOWSKI (1) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) looks for his passing options with Columbus Crew Midfielder ARTUR (8) defending during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) looks for his passing options with Columbus Crew Midfielder ARTUR (8) defending during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder DARLINGTON NAGBE (6) cuts the ball back against San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JUDSON (93) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder DARLINGTON NAGBE (6) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder DARLINGTON NAGBE (6) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaColumbus Crew Midfielder DARLINGTON NAGBE (6) assess his options against San Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) passes the ball as Columbus Crew Forward GYASI ZARDES (11) looks where the ball is going during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) heads the ball for his first goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) heads the ball for his first goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaReferee GUIDO GONZALES JR issues Columbus Crew Midfielder LUCAS ZELARAYÁN (10) a yellow card during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) dribbles with Columbus Crew Forward GYASI ZARDES (11) in pursuit during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) heads the ball into the goal for his second goal of the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) heads the ball into the goal for his second goal of the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) celebrates his second goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80), San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5), San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) and San Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper JT MARCINKOWSKI (1) celebrate their tie after the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaA fan tribute to the late KATIE MEYERS of Stanford University at the north end of the stadium during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
MEDIA RELEASE: March 5, 2022
MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 3, Columbus Crew 3 Quakes play a man down for 57+ minutes; Calvo scores two, including stoppage-time equalizer SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes earned a dramatic 3-3 draw against the Columbus Crew on Saturday afternoon at PayPal Park. After taking an early 1-0 lead on a Cristian Espinoza penalty kick, San Jose dropped to 10 men when Jamiro Monteiro was shown a straight red card in the 33rd minute. Columbus took advantage by scoring three unanswered goals, including two by Lucas Zelarayan, to take a 3-1 lead into the final 15 minutes of the match. Francisco Calvo got the Quakes within striking distance by heading home a Jan Gregus free kick in the 84th minute. The two newcomers to the club connected again six minutes into stoppage time, with Calvo heading in the equalizer off a Gregus corner kick. The Earthquakes will now hit the road for their first away match of the season against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, March 12. Kickoff from Subaru Park is set for 4:30 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area Plus, KNBR 1050, and 1370 KZSF.
GAME NOTES The Earthquakes currently hold a 0-1-1 record (1 pts.) during the 2022 MLS regular season. The Quakes now hold a 15-20-9 all-time record against the Columbus Crew, including a 12-6-6 record at home. San Jose remains undefeated at PayPal Park when hosting Columbus (2-0-2). The Quakes scored two goals while down a man for the first time since June 29, 2013 vs. LA. Midfielder Cristian Espinoza scored his first goal of the season and ninth of his MLS career. Defender Francisco Calvo scored two goals, his first two goals of the season and 11th and 12th of his MLS career. Midfielder Jan Gregus tallied two assists, his first two assists of the season and 20th and 21st assists of his MLS career.
MATCH INFORMATION MLS Regular SeasonSan Jose Earthquakes 3 – 3 Columbus Crew March 5, 2022 – PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.Attendance: 12,888Man of the Match: Francisco Calvo
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: JT Marcinkowski; Francisco Calvo, Jackson Yueill, Paul Marie (Tommy Thompson 79); Marcos Lopez, Jan Gregus, Eric Remedi (Judson 46), Cristian Espinoza, Chofis (Cade Cowell 46), Jamiro Monteiro; Jeremy Ebobisse (Benji Kikanović 72).Substitutes not used: Tanner Beason, Matt Bersano, Ousseni Bouda, Siad Haji, Niko Tsakiris.
COLUMBUS CREW: Eloy Room; Jonathan Mensah, Milos Degenek, Pedro Santos, Steven Moreira, Darlington Nagbe, Artur (James Igbekeme 65), Lucas Zelarayan (Jalil Anibaba 90+1), Yaw Yeboah (Aidan Morris 89), Derrick Etienne Jr., Miguel Berry (Gyasi Zardes 65). Substitutes not used: Evan Bush, Marlon Hairston, Erik Hurtado, Alexandru Matan, Will Sands.
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES HEAD COACH MATIAS ALMEYDA On set pieces and how they thrive on them:“Our new arrivals have good service and are dangerous in the air. Fortunately, today they were able to execute both plays. We still have to keep working on our finishing. Today’s match was really difficult because [Columbus] scored four goals in its previous game. When we were 11v11, we were dominating the game. We played a man down against them for about 70 minutes. The moment we went down 3-1, we decided to go man to man and take more risks. We got our reward for the effort. With 10 players, we had two or three chances based off our build-up play. So, I’m really happy for the players and fans who came out today, and for us as well because we dedicate a lot of time studying the opponent and the club as well.” On adjusting tactics mid-game and how he’ll approach Philadelphia:“I understood that the game today should’ve been played with that. Especially due to the strategy of Columbus, this is a system that we already have that’s pretty well oiled for us. We’re not going to get caught up with one system. We’re looking for variations in order to get more results than last year. Today, we thought that the game should be played with that formation. We’ll see what we decide for the upcoming match.” On substitutions at halftime:“I think the players interpreted what we they had to do well. The game required that we make changes. We had to play in a different way that we spoke about at halftime. I was obligated to take [Eric] Remedi off because the ref was likely to send him off. I was liking how he was playing. But once I noticed that every time he would challenge for the ball, there would be a foul and I saw the red card coming quickly. Being a man down, we added different characteristics out wide. Without so much passing quality and dribbles that we have in Chofis, we decided to play with more aggression and speed for the counterattack. The players did well. I always say the same thing with Cade, he’s a young guy that some day, after having many more games played, when he has that chance that he had today, he’s going to shoot instead of cutting inside. But that’s the time that every player needs to become a better player.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES DEFENDER FRANCISCO CALVO On scoring his goals:“This is just not about Francisco Calvo. This is about the San Jose Earthquakes, about this team. I’m happy for the two goals for sure and to help the team tie the game, but I need to talk about the effort of the team. Being down 3-1 and tying the game is amazing and hopefully we can go from here.” On the team’s mentality playing with 10 men:“It was tough because we were almost 70 minutes with a man down. And it’s tough, in high level it’s tough to play with 10 [men]. About the goals, I just believed in my teammates, I know they cross really well. If it wasn’t me, I was pretty sure it was another guy who was going to score. Thank God he gave me these two goals and I could help the team. It’s a good point. When we play at home, we always want to win here, but we tied against a really good team. Remember that they just scored four goals in their last game. I don’t think they overplayed us either. They had two golazos from [Lucas] Zelarayan, and sometimes you can’t do anything against that.” On the team’s resilience today:“Yeah, that’s the right word: resilience. That’s a really good word. And everything starts with [Matias Almeyda] and his coaching staff. I think the spirit that he transmits, the will, the anger, the idea of never giving up, it all starts with him. We then transmit that one by one and in the end, we move onward with that as a team. I’m very happy for scoring my goals, grateful to God, but this is a job done by the entire team. It’s San Jose who earned the score and it’s a point that we didn’t want to let go, but we celebrate it due to the circumstances. We played around 70 minutes with a man down and it’s very difficult playing like that at the highest level.”
San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Defender JOHN TOLKIN (47) tracks down San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) and New York Red Bulls Defender JOHN TOLKIN (47) challenge for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) controls the ball as San Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) breaks into a run behind during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender NATHAN (13) passes before New York Red Bulls Forward CRISTIAN CÁSSERES JR (23) can track him down during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) looks for space between New York Red Bulls Midfielder FRANKIE AMAYA (8) and New York Red Bulls Forward CRISTIAN CÁSSERES JR (23) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAVIER “CHOFIS” LÓPEZ (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper JT MARCINKOWSKI (1) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender NATHAN (13) jumps for a header during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper JT MARCINKOWSKI (1) saves a shot from New York Red Bulls Defender AARON LONG (33) with New York Red Bulls Defender SEAN NEALIS (15) awaiting a rebound during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAVIER “CHOFIS” LÓPEZ (9) cuts the ball back against New York Red Bulls Midfielder DRU YEARWOOD (16) and New York Red Bulls Defender JOHN TOLKIN (47) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) works in the middle of the field against several New York Red Bulls defenders during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder ERIC REMEDI (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) dribbles against New York Red Bulls Midfielder LEWIS MORGAN (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) dribbles past pressure from New York Red Bulls Forward CRISTIAN CÁSSERES JR (23) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Forward PATRYK KLIMALA (9) and San Jose Earthquakes Defender TANNER BEASON (15) challenge for a header during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Defender JOHN TOLKIN (47) looks for a pass upfield as San Jose Earthquakes Defender TANNER BEASON (15) closes in during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Midfielder LEWIS MORGAN (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) goes in for a hard tackle against New York Red Bulls Forward CRISTIAN CÁSSERES JR (23) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Forward CRISTIAN CÁSSERES JR (23) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) tries to escape the pressure from New York Red Bulls Midfielder LEWIS MORGAN (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) tries to escape the pressure from New York Red Bulls Midfielder LEWIS MORGAN (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) tries to escape the pressure from New York Red Bulls Midfielder LEWIS MORGAN (10) and New York Red Bulls Midfielder CADEN CLARK (37) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) tries to get past New York Red Bulls Defender JOHN TOLKIN (47) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls 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 New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) heads the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) tries to escape the pressure from New York Red Bulls Midfielder DRU YEARWOOD (16) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Goalkeeper CARLOS MIGUEL CORONEL (1) catches a cross during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender TOMMY THOMPSON (22) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Forward PATRYK KLIMALA (9) dribbles away from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (17) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Forward PATRYK KLIMALA (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Midfielder FRANKIE AMAYA (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender TANNER BEASON (15) tries to block a shot from New York Red Bulls Midfielder OMIR FERNANDEZ (21) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward BENJI KIKANOVIC (28) eludes the pressure from New York Red Bulls Forward TOM BARLOW (74) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Midfielder LEWIS MORGAN (10) tries to escape the pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Defender FRANCISCO CALVO (80) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Forward TOM BARLOW (74) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaPrematch line up for the Nation Anthem before the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) cuts back the ball to elude New York Red Bulls Defender DYLAN NEALIS (12) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) cuts the ball back during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNew York Red Bulls Defender DYLAN NEALIS (12) shields the ball from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAVIER “CHOFIS” LÓPEZ (9) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaThe 2022 MLS Season is underway with a fresh new ball that’s poised for action during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaA corner kick challenge in front of San Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper JT MARCINKOWSKI (1) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
MEDIA RELEASE: Feb. 26, 2022
MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 1, New York Red Bulls 3 Chofis scores first goal of the season; Three players make Earthquakes debuts SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes fell the New York Red Bulls 3-1 in their 2022 season opener at PayPal Park on Saturday afternoon. Chofis scored the lone goal for San Jose, while Cristian Espinoza tallied an assist. Midfielders Jamiro Monteiro and Jan Gregus and defender Francisco Calvo all made their Earthquakes debut. The Earthquakes will remain in San Jose to host the Columbus Crew on Saturday, March 5, presented by Fastmetrics. Kickoff from PayPal Park is set for 2:30 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast on NBC Sports California, KNBR 1050 and KZSF 1370.
GAME NOTES The Earthquakes currently hold a 0-1-0 record (0 pts.) during the 2022 MLS regular season. The Quakes now hold a 17-15-9 all-time record against the New York Red Bulls. Midfielder Chofis scored his first goal of the season and 13th of his MLS career. Midfielder Cristian Espinoza tallied his first assist of the season and 31st of his MLS career. Goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski and forward Jeremy Ebobisse made their 50th and 100th MLS appearance, respectively.
MATCH INFORMATION MLS Regular SeasonSan Jose Earthquakes 1 – 3 New York Red Bulls Feb. 26, 2022 – PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.Attendance: 16,146
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: JT Marcinkowski; Nathan (Tanner Beason 22), Francisco Calvo; Jackson Yueill, Jan Gregus, Eric Remedi (Tommy Thompson 65), Jamiro Monteiro, Chofis, Cristian Espinoza (Siad Haji 86), Cade Cowell (Benji Kikanovic 65); Jeremy Ebobisse. Substitutes not used: Matt Bersano, Paul Marie, Judson, Marcos Lopez, Jack Skahan.
NEW YORK RED BULLS: Carlos Coronel; Dylan Nealis, Sean Nealis, Aaron Long, John Tolkin; Frankie Amaya, Lewis Morgan, Dru Yearwood (Daniel Edelman 74), Omir Fernandez (Serge Ngoma 77), Cristian Casseres Jr. (Caden Clark 57); Patryk Klimala (Tom Barlow 77). Substitutes not used: Anthony Marcucci, Lucan Monzón, Ryan Meara, Zach Ryan
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES HEAD COACH MATIAS ALMEYDA On the goals surrendered against Red Bulls:“If you watch the three goals, which I just watched, there was no build-up play from the opponent. There wasn’t game control from the opponent to create the goal-scoring chance. What I saw on the opponent is that they pressed us when our players had their back turned. We know that we shouldn’t play through the middle because one of the strong points is Red Bulls’ pressure because we know that with our turnovers, they can break away quickly and they will catch us open – and that’s how two of those goals were scored. Two turnovers, two counters, but it was their virtue where they put away the chances that they had. But I didn’t see that they were able to hurt us through their build-up play, but rather our own mistakes.”
On how long it will take for the three new players to adapt to the rest of the squad:“Surely that’s going to take some time. There are some people who pick up new systems faster than others. Also get to know their new teammates, some do that faster than others. I think the three new guys looked good today. Surely as time goes on, the better they will look just as well as the rest of the team.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES MIDFIELDER JAMIRO MONTEIRO On his Earthquakes debut:“I had already felt comfortable, the guys welcomed me very well. I am happy that I played my first game for San Jose. Disappointed that we didn’t get the three points, but we have a long season. We learned a lot in this game, but we will move on and make it better.” On his takeaways from the first match of the season:“The connections were really good between me and Chofis, Jebo [Jeremy Ebobisse], Cade [Cowell], and [Cristian] Espinoza. Everybody likes to come to the ball, pass in the back. We have a good connection. We train really hard on that. This is our first game, it’s a long season, and we will do better for sure. The idea that the coach has is a very good idea, but it will come for sure. We will do better.”
Damonte Ranch High School hosted the 2016 NIAA 4A Northern Regional Championship Soccer matches on this BEAUTIFUL Northern Nevada Fall day, WOW is about all I can say for the conditions! I was chatting with Jay Beesemyer after the boys game how good the weather always seems to be for the Northern Region Championship games… we’re lucky! (watch, next year will be snowing… 🙂 )
I’m going to just flat out say it, MOST all of Northern Nevada missed great soccer games today… I unfortunately had to leave after the boys game but the boys game was hard fought as one would expect. Galena eeked out the win 1-0 on a 7th minute free kick… SUPER tough angle for the goal keeper to judge and even see the ball with the sun and that was the lone goal, that one minor detail that has so many countless times been the deciding factor in a game where the teams are so closely matched. Tough loss for Carson, great win for Galena who will for sure represent Northern Nevada well at the State Tournament next week in Vegas.
On to the photos… you’ll see very quickly the theme that jumped out at me… this was a battle…
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A very early celebration from a goal off a free kick… this would be the only goal of the match!
A blocked shot on goal…
They fought this PAST the end line of the field… yea, it was a little scary as they were coming right at me… 🙂 I guess technically speaking that’s not REALLY legal… but… 🙂
A CRACKING shot on goal, hit the football uprights and rang out pretty loud… Love the determination on his face! Jay Beesemyer with the coveted trophy! Congrats Galena on a great season! Go represent Northern Nevada at the State Tournament!
Bishop Manogue High hosted Carson High today for some NIAA Northern Region Soccer action… The Senators took both Varsity games in some amazing wind… the wind was strong enough that it was blowing the ball backward in the air, it was something I’ve never seen in all my 36 years of being involved with soccer… I’ve seen it slow the ball but never cause it to actually go backward…
I’ve had a busy fall so far. I’ve had a tough time getting out to any soccer games this season! I’m coaching both of my daughter’s soccer teams so that’s pulled me away… but Saturday, I was able to make it out to the Carson vs. Galena Girls Varsity game… There was a lot of action for Carson with quite a lot of exciting opportunities, they kept knocking on the door until the last minutes of the game. The Senators pulled out a 2-1 win… I can’t say that the score really reflected the run of play but that’s soccer… 🙂
To kick off the Reno1868 Football Club at Greater Nevada Field in Reno, NV the Sacramento Republic FC hosted a friendly against the Liverpool FC U21 team. The game ended in a 2-2 tie after a full game of back and forth action in front of 6700 fans.
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