
Cristian Espinoza Selected to MLS Team of the Matchday
Published on May 1, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose Earthquakes forward Cristian Espinoza has been named to Major League Soccer's Team of the Matchday, formerly known as Team of the Week, for Matchday 10. Espinoza helped San Jose earn a point on the road in a 2-2 draw with Austin FC on Saturday at Q2 Stadium.
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After a 1-1 score at halftime, the Quakes scored their second goal through a header from Jeremy Ebobisse in the 75th minute. Espinoza sent a cross that connected with Ebobisse in the air (highlight), marking his third assist of the season. He has now tallied 47 assists in his MLS career, tying him with Ronald Cerritos for second most assists in Quakes history.
The MLS Team of the Matchday selection is Espinoza's third of the season (Matchday 3, 6, and 10) and tenth since joining the Earthquakes in January 2019.
MLS TEAM OF THE MATCHDAY (MATCHDAY 10)
Forwards: Leonardo Campana (MIA), Christian Benteke (DC)
Midfielders: Evander (POR), Mathieu Choinière (MTL), Hany Mukhtar (NSH), Facundo Torres (ORL)
Defenders: John Tolkin (RBNY), Yerson Mosquera (CIN), Walker Zimmerman (NSH), Richie Laryea (TOR)
Goalkeeper: Yohei Takaoka (VAN)
Coach: Phil Neville (MIA)
Bench: Djordje Petrovic (NE), Victor Pálsson (DC), Franco Negri (MIA), Brayan Vera (RSL), Cristhian Paredes (POR), Lucas Zelarayán (CLB), Cristian Espinoza (SJ), Ercan Kara (ORL), CJ Sapong (TOR)
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