The San Jose Earthquakes' lone goal-scorer of the match, Carlos Fierro, dribbles near a pair of Whitecaps FC defenders

Quakes remain above playoff line in eighth

PORTLAND, Ore. - The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-1 on Saturday night at Providence Park. San Jose took the lead in the 24th minute through Carlos Fierro. Cristian Espinoza, earning his team-high eighth assist of the season, whipped in a cross from the right flank and Fierro volleyed the ball past goalkeeper Evan Bush. Vancouver would score two goals in the first 12 minutes of the second half to ... Full Story