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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Earthquakes Communications Contacts:
Ryan Maquiñana – Director, Communications rmaquinana@sjearthquakes.com C: 650.243.8523
Ryan Negrette – Coordinator, Communications rnegrette@sjearthquakes.com C: 408.489.8891
San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) shields the ball away from Austin FC Midfielder EMILIANO RIGONI (7) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30) shields the ball away from Austin FC Midfielder EMILIANO RIGONI (7) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaAustin FC Midfielder ALEXANDER RING (8) heads the ball away from the goal in front of Austin FC Goalkeeper BRAD STUVER (1) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) celebrates his goal with San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder NIKO TSARKIS (30), San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) and San Jose Earthquakes Forward MATTHEW HOPPE (12) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaAustin FC Defender NICK LIMA (24) heads the ball in front of the goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Goalkeeper DANIEL (42) reaches for a cross above Austin FC Defender LEO VÄISÄNEN (15) on the field in front of the San Jose Ultra Supporter Section during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) battles for the ball against Austin FC Midfielder OWEN WOLFF (33) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaAustin FC Midfielder ALEXANDER RING (8) passes the ball away from pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward MATTHEW HOPPE (12) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaAustin FC Defender JON GALLAGHER (17) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) takes a shot during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaAustin FC Midfielder ALEXANDER RING (8) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender MIGUEL TRAUCO (21) slide tackles Austin FC Midfielder ETHAN FINLAY (13) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaAustin FC Goalkeeper BRAD STUVER (1) leaps for a cross over San Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaAustin FC Midfielder OWEN WOLFF (33) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaAustin FC Midfielder OWEN WOLFF (33) splits between San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CARLOS GRUEZO (7) and a lunging San Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) dribbles away from pressure from Austin FC Midfielder OWEN WOLFF (33) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaAustin FC Forward SEBASTIÁN DRIUSSI (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
MEDIA RELEASE: Oct. 21, 2023
MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 1, Austin FC 1 Quakes clinch Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs in front of sellout crowd
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes qualified for the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time in three years after drawing 1-1 with Austin FC on Saturday night at PayPal Park.
The Quakes opened the scoring in the 17th minute from forward Cristian Espinoza. A crucial interception from Jeremy Ebobisse set up Espinoza to fire his shot into the bottom corner. Austin would find the equalizer in the 32nd minute to finish the first half 1-1. The Quakes would outshoot their opponent 20 to four and hold onto the point to earn a playoff berth.
The Earthquakes will now prepare for their first playoff match against Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Kickoff from Children’s Mercy Park is slated for 6:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed globally on MLS Season Pass (Apple TV), as well as on local radio via 810 AM The Spread (English) and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
GAME NOTES
The Earthquakes have qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020.
The Earthquakes finish the 2023 MLS regular season with a 10-10-13 record (43 pts), sitting in ninth place in the 14-team Western Conference.
The Quakes now hold a 2-0-5 record against Austin FC, including a 1-0-2 record on the road. They have never lost to Austin FC in seven MLS matches.
Cristian Espinoza netted the first goal of the game for his 13th goal of the season. Espinoza now has 26 goal contributions (13g, 13a), contributing to 66.7% of the Earthquakes’ total goals this season (39). This percentage of involvement ranks first in club history and ties for first in the league this season. Espinoza is now also tied with teammate Jeremy Ebobisse for fourth most goals in club history.
Jeremy Ebobisse tallied his fourth assist of the season and 16th of his MLS career.
MATCH INFORMATION
San Jose Earthquakes 1 – 1 Austin FC Saturday, October 21, 2023 – PayPal Park; San Jose, Calif. Attendance: 18,000 (sellout) Man of the Match: Cristian Espinoza
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: Daniel; Miguel Trauco (Paul Marie 57’), Jonathan Mensah, Rodrigues, Carlos Akapo; Jackson Yueill (C), Niko Tsakiris (Carlos Gruezo 57’), Matthew Hoppe; Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse (Tommy Thompson 88’), Cade Cowell (Jamiro Monteiro 57’).
Substitutes not used: Emi Ochoa (GK), Ayo Akinola, Tanner Beason, Judson, Jack Skahan.
On the team’s work tonight: “We are not over-celebrating anything. We were unlucky not to score, but I’m proud of my guys to push it and show a winning mentality and winning actions. Being over the [playoff] line is a great validation to the team, the staff, and the fans’ hard work and desire to get better. I see a lot of progress. We want to take it to the next step, and we have the opportunity. This is a league where there are always upsets in playoffs and we need to answer the question now of whether we want to be one of those teams.”
On the expectations vs. Sporting Kansas City: “There is a lot more potential in us. I believe in this group and this foundation of players, and I believe that we can be one of those teams that other teams don’t want to play against. You go in that locker room; that’s a hungry group of players. We have more ambition. This is a really united group, and I am hopeful that we will have a quick recovery for Kansas. Sporting Kansas City is a good team. They are very well coached. They have an intense environment. This is going to be a battle, but it is also one that we are not afraid of.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES FORWARD CRISTIAN ESPINOZA
On what clinching the playoff spot means for the fans: “It’s amazing. It’s amazing. The fans have been supporting us the entire season, and us on being on the field, we really feel the support. That’s been so important for us, and it was an important year for me personally, too. We wanted to win the game for the fans and finish higher in the table, but what’s important is that we qualified for the playoffs.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES MIDFIELDER JACKSON YUEILL
On qualifying for the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs: “We said it at the beginning of preseason that this is what we wanted to do. This is where we wanted to be. You could see a lot of fight especially during this game. I’m proud of the guys for what they did. We knew we had to be aggressive and go for it right away. We pushed the game, and it was a draw but we’re ready for playoffs and we’ll see. We’re excited for Wednesday. We regroup tomorrow, get ready to go Monday Tuesday and battle on Wednesday.”
Earthquakes Communications Contacts: Ryan Maquiñana – Director , Communications rmaquinana@sjearthquakes.com C: 650.243.8523
The Nashville SC Technical Staff sculpture before pregame of the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC 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 Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Midfielder FAFÀ PICAULT (7) passes the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Midfielder ANÍBAL GODOY (20) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Defender JACK MAHER (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) drives toward the goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) drives toward the goal during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Defender WALKER ZIMMERMAN (24) tackles San Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) with Nashville SC Midfielder BRIAN ANUNGA (27) anticipating the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Midfielder BRIAN ANUNGA (27) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaReferee JOE DICKERSON chats with Nashville SC Midfielder FAFÀ PICAULT (7) as Nashville SC Midfielder ALEX MUYL (19) and Nashville SC Midfielder HANY MUKHTAR (10) setup their wall during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CRISTIAN ESPINOZA (10) takes a free kick during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaReferee JOE DICKERSON talks with Nashville SC Midfielder ANÍBAL GODOY (20) regarding his yellow card during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaReferee JOE DICKERSON talks with Nashville SC Midfielder ANÍBAL GODOY (20) regarding his yellow card during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Defender WALKER ZIMMERMAN (24) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Defender JACK MAHER (5) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) controls the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) looks for passing options during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender RODRIGUES (26) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) dribbles against Nashville SC Midfielder BRIAN ANUNGA (27) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) shoots against Nashville SC Midfielder BRIAN ANUNGA (27) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JAMIRO MONTEIRO (35) and Nashville SC Defender SHAQ MOORE (18) battle for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Defender SHAQ MOORE (18) tries to get away from pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Forward MATTHEW HOPPE (12) and San Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) wins the ball from Nashville SC Defender SHAQ MOORE (18) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Midfielder HANY MUKHTAR (10) dribbles with pressure from San Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) tackles the ball away from Nashville SC Midfielder HANY MUKHTAR (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Midfielder SEAN DAVIS (54) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Midfielder HANY MUKHTAR (10) dribbles against San Jose Earthquakes Defender PAUL MARIE (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Forward SAM SURRIDGE (9) and San Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) battle for the ball during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaNashville SC Midfielder HANY MUKHTAR (10) takes a shot during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Mascot Q plays goalkeeper against an Earthquakes Fan and his sister who kicked cancer before the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
MEDIA RELEASE: Sept 23, 2023
MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 1, Nashville SC 1 San Jose draws at home, prepares for Minnesota next week
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes and Nashville SC finished with a 1-1 draw at home on Saturday night at PayPal Park. Forward Matthew Hoppe has scored in two consecutive appearances to help the Quakes earn a point at home.
San Jose nearly opened the scoring in the 36th minute when forward Cade Cowell struck the crossbar , just inches from the top corner. Both sides would trade blows but end the first half scoreless.
Nashville opened the scoring in the second half, but the Quakes would find the equalizer in the 75th from Matthew Hoppe. A low cross from Carlos Akapo found Hoppe unguarded, with space to fire into the top corner. San Jose built on the momentum and fired four shots in less than a minute just after scoring.
The Earthquakes will now prepare to face Minnesota United FC on Saturday, Sept. 30. Kickoff from Allianz Field 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 NOTES
The Earthquakes now hold an 10-10-11 record (41 pts.) during the 2023 MLS regular season and currently sit at eighth place in the 14-team Western Conference, but only three points from fourth place.
The Quakes now hold a 0-0-3 record against Nashville SC, including a 0-0-2 record at home.
San Jose has only lost twice in 15 MLS home matches this season (8-2-6) and are tied for fewest home losses in the Western Conference.
Forward Matthew Hoppe scored his second goal of the season, earning two goals in two consecutive appearances.
Defender Carlos Akapo tallied his third assist of the season and of his MLS career.
Forward Cristian Espinoza earned his 150th MLS appearance.
MATCH INFORMATION
San Jose Earthquakes 1 – 1 Nashville SC Saturday, September 23, 2023 – PayPal Park, San Jose, Calif. Attendance: 16,728 Man of the Match: Matthew Hoppe
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: Daniel; Miguel Trauco (Paul Marie 61’), Jonathan Mensah, Rodrigues, Carlos Akapo; Jackson Yueill (C), Carlos Gruezo (Niko Tsakiris 55’), Jamiro Monteiro (Benji Kikanović 90+1’); Cade Cowell (Matthew Hoppe 61’), Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse (Ayo Akinola 90+1’)
Substitutes not used: JT Marcinkowski (GK), Judson, Tanner Beason, Tommy Thompson
NASHVILLE SC: Elliot Panicco; Daniel Lovitz, Jack Maher, Shaq Moore, Walker Zimmerman (C); Hany Mukhtar, Teal Bunbury (Sam Surridge 67’), Alex Muyl (Josh Bauer 88’), Anibal Godoy, Brian Anunga (Sean Davis 79’); Fafa Picault (Randall Leal 67’)Substitutes not used: Joe Willis (GK), Dax McCarty, Jacob Shaffelburg, Luke Haakenson, Taylor Washington
On tonight’s result against Nashville SC: “We are still in a position to control our destiny, as much as possible. We’ve got to find a way to get more points on the road against Minnesota [United FC]. I know their home form is different than their away but they area a very good team and they have very good players. We have to be ready to show our best. We’ve put ourselves in a position to do this, and now home or away it is up to us to get it done, with no regrets. We’ve got to rest now and build momentum in the week to do better.”
On forward Matthew Hoppe’s performance tonight: “He’s got versatility, he can play wide, he can play inside. He can play in the last line. He’s got combinations. He drives at the back line. Gets in the box. Almost scores another rebound tonight. He has a lot of anticipation and double movements in his game. I think that’s great and will continue to help us.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES MIDFIELDER JACKSON YUEILL
On the team’s performance throughout the game: “First I think that Nashville is a really good team. They had a lot of possession, and it was hard for us to give pressure in the first half but in our block and our shape we didn’t give up a lot of chances. I think the first half was really disciplined by us. It was good to go in 0-0. We weren’t playing our best but I think the second half we turned it around. The guys that came in gave us a bit of a spark. We were able to go forward a little more, connect better passes, and get better combinations in and around the box. I think we can build on that to keep going in the game and have a little bit more urgency. We wanted to start that way the whole game but it’s something to build on to go to Minnesota with.”
On finishing the rest of the regular season strong: “With the few games that we have left we know that we have to maximize the points. We have two road games coming up and we have to find a way to win and we want to take the offensive good points and keep highlighting those and keep utilizing that. The subs that came in did a really good job and we’re going to need them again. We need the whole team, the whole roster to come and give us energy and we’ll build on that and keep forming relationships with some of the guys who came in the summertime and keep using their strengths and go to Minnesota and get those three points.”
San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CARLOS GRUEZO (7) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender MIGUEL TRAUCO (21) dribbles away from pressure from Minnesota United FC Forward TEEMU PUKKI (22) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (24) and San Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) battle for the ball near midfield during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Midfielder EMANUEL REYNOSO (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Midfielder EMANUEL REYNOSO (10) looks for his options against San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CARLOS GRUEZO (7) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Forward ISMAEL TAJOURI-SHRADI (18) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Defender MICHAEL BOXALL (15) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Defender ZAREK VALENTIN (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Forward ISMAEL TAJOURI-SHRADI (18) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Midfielder EMANUEL REYNOSO (10) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) dribbles from pressure from Minnesota United FC Defender ZAREK VALENTIN (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder CARLOS GRUEZO (7) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (24) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Forward ISMAEL TAJOURI-SHRADI (18) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) dribbles away from pressure from Minnesota United FC Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (24) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward BENJI KIKANOVIĆ (28) dribbles against Minnesota United FC Defender ZAREK VALENTIN (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United 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 at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United 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 at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) controls the ball between Minnesota United FC Defender MICHAEL BOXALL (15) and Minnesota United FC Defender ZAREK VALENTIN (3) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Defender MICHAEL BOXALL (15) lunges to block a shot from San Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) with Minnesota United FC Defender ZAREK VALENTIN (3) looking on during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward CADE COWELL (44) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United 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 at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaThe San Jose Earthquakes come together before the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) controls the ball with pressure from Minnesota United FC Defender MIGUEL TAPIAS (4) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United 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 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 at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Goalkeeper DAYNE ST CLAIR (97) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) heads a shot on goal with Minnesota United FC Midfielder JÁN GREGUS (24) and San Jose Earthquakes Defender TANNER BEASON (15) watching behind the play during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Defender CARLOS AKAPO (29) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaSan Jose Earthquakes Midfielder JACKSON YUEILL (14) during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, CaliforniaMinnesota United FC Defender MICHAEL BOXALL (15) and San Jose Earthquakes Forward JEREMY EBOBISSE (11) battle for the ball near the endline during the MLS match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United at PayPal Park in San Jose, California
MEDIA RELEASE: Sept 2, 2023
MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 1, Minnesota United FC 1 San Jose draw at home, prepare for D.C. United next week
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at PayPal Park. Forward Cade Cowell netted his first of the season to tie the match after Minnesota scored the opening goal.
The Quakes conceded an early goal but rallied with a 17th minute equalizer from Cowell. Jackson Yueill collected the ball at the top of the box after a corner kick to find Cowell on the left, whose shot deflected into the bottom corner of the net . The goal was his first of the season and 10th of his MLS career. Cowell is now the 11th teenager in MLS history to reach 10 regular season goals.
Both sides traded blows in the second half but neither team could find the winning goal. The Earthquakes nearly converted a diving header from Jamiro Monteiro in the 56th minute and Minnesota had a goal called back after video review for a handball four minutes later.
The Earthquakes will now prepare to travel to face D.C. United on Saturday, Sept. 9. Kickoff from Audi Field is slated for 4:30 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 an 9-9-9 record (36 pts.) during the 2023 MLS regular season and currently sit in eighth place in the 14-team Western Conference, but only four points from third place.
The Quakes hold a 5-4-3 record against Minnesota United FC, including a 3-2-2 record at home.
Midfielder Jackson Yueill tallied his fourth assist of the season and 16th of his MLS career.
Jackson Yueill made his 171st appearance for the Quakes, tied for fifth most appearances in club history with Joe Cannon.
MATCH INFORMATION San Jose Earthquakes 1 – 1 Minnesota United FC Saturday, September 2, 2023 – PayPal Park, San Jose, Calif. Attendance: 16,151 Man of the Match: Cade Cowell
Scoring Summary: MIN (1-0) – Teemu Pukki (Emanuel Reynoso) 4’ SJ (1-1) – Cade Cowell (Jackson Yueill) 16’
Misconduct Summary: SJ – Carlos Gruezo (caution) 31’ MIN – Emanuel Reynoso (caution) 40’ MIN – Michael Boxall (caution) 85’
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: Daniel; Miguel Trauco, Tanner Beason, Rodrigues, Carlos Akapo; Carlos Gruezo, Jackson Yueill (C) (Michael Baldisimo 90+3’), Jamiro Monteiro (Niko Tsakiris 81’); Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse, Cade Cowell (Benji Kikanović 90+3’)
Substitutes not used: JT Marcinkowski (GK), Ayo Akinola, Matthew Hoppe, Jonathan Mensah, Tommy Thompson
MINNESOTA UNITED FC: Dayne St. Clair; Miguel Tapias, Michael Boxall, Zarek Valentin; Joseph Rosales, Jan Gregus, Hassani Dotson, Emanuel Reynoso, Wil Trapp (C); Teemu Pukki (Mender Garcia 81’), Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (Ethan Bristow 64’)
Substitutes not used: Eric Dick (GK), Bakaye Dibassy, Franco Fragapane, Mender Garcia, Emmanuel Iwe, Sang Bin Jeong, Brent Kallman, Devin Padelford
On tonight’s performance against Minnesota United FC: “I thought we had much better positions while attacking in the second half, to neutralize [Emanuel] Reynoso, compared to the first half. The first goal came from poor positions while attacking, where we were on the wrong side of [Reynoso] and he was able to thread a pass into [Teemu] Pukki. I thought we had better positions while attacking in the second half.”
On Cade Cowell’s performance tonight and callup to the U.S. National Team: “Cade is a player that can vertically hurt anybody. We’ll miss his verticality, and we’ll miss speed. I am really happy for him to get his goal tonight, really proud of him. He’s wanted it really bad. Anything can happen when you are shooting on frame, and a goal is a goal.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES CAPTAIN JACKSON YUEILL
On tonight’s performance and goals: “I think we came out with the right urgency. I think that built up throughout the game. Our message at halftime was to be a little bit more aggressive, get more runs in behind, get more balls in behind and open up the field a little more. I think we did a good job of recovering more balls in their half and in the midfield and transitioning quick. I think we were unlucky to not get a goal but that we’re moving in the right direction still. Just looking to be more clinical in and around the box.”
On the end of season playoff push: “We’ve started the season well and have been playing well the whole year. We’re going to keep doing what we’ve been doing and keep trying the things that we’ve been trying. We dominate, we create chances, we create opportunities and it’s about finishing those chances. Our conversations and mentality in the locker room is not if we make playoffs, it’s when. We go into each game ready to fight and ready to win. These last seven games will be our test but we have full faith in the group that we are going to accomplish our goals.”
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.”
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