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Earthquakes Stopped by Minnesota United FC 1-0

March 19, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Minnesota United FC 1-0 on Saturday night at Allianz Field. Prior to kickoff, San Jose was forced to make a last-minute change to the starting lineup after midfielder Chofis suffered a left thigh injury during warmups.

The Earthquakes will now return to San Jose for a two-week match break before hosting Austin FC on Saturday, April 2. Kickoff from PayPal Park is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast on NBC Sports California, KNBR 1050, and 1370 KZSF.

GAME NOTES

The Earthquakes currently hold a 0-3-1 record (1 pts.) during the 2022 MLS regular season.

The Quakes now hold a 4-4-2 all-time record against Minnesota United FC, including a 2-2-1 record on the road.

MATCH INFORMATION

2022 MLS Regular Season

Minnesota United FC 1 - 0 San Jose Earthquakes

Saturday - Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.

Attendance: 18,685

Scoring Summary:

MIN (1-0) - Luis Amarilla (unassisted) 32'

Misconduct Summary:

MIN - Wil Trapp (caution) 8'

SJ - Marcos Lopez (caution) 10'

SJ - Francisco Calvo (caution) 43'

MIN - Luis Amarilla (caution) 70'

SJ - Cade Cowell (caution) 83'

MINNESOTA UNITED FC: Dayne St. Clair; Bakaye Dibassy, Brent Kallman, Michael Boxall; Emanuel Reynoso (Jacori Hayes 90+2), Robin Lod, Wil Trapp (C) (DJ Taylor 66), Hassani Dotson, Kervin Arriaga; Luis Amarilla (Abu Danladi 78), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Franco Fragapane 66).

Substitutes not used: Niko Hansen, Adrien Hunou, Nabi Kibunguchy. Tyler Miller, Joseph Rosales.

SHOTS: 13; SHOTS ON GOAL: 5; FOULS: 22; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 0

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: JT Marcinkowski; Marcos Lopez (Paul Marie 56), Francisco Calvo, Jackson Yueill (C), Tanner Beason; Eric Remedi (Tommy Thompson 69), Jan Gregus, Jamiro Monteiro, Cristian Espinoza (Will Richmond 69); Benji Kikanovic, Jeremy Ebobisse (Cade Cowell 68).

Substitutes not used: Oskar Agren, Matt Bersano, Ousseni Bouda, Judson.

SHOTS: 6; SHOTS ON GOAL: 0; FOULS: 16; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 4

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES HEAD COACH MATIAS ALMEYDA

On Chofis' injury update and his thoughts on the match:

"Chofis felt some pain during warmups, and we decided to not risk him and not play him. Our game plan changed a little bit. In the beginning of the game, we had two goal-scoring opportunities and we didn't put them away. We knew they could hurt us with [Luis] Amarilla, where they looked for him a lot with their crosses and that's how they scored. After they went up, we still couldn't find our groove. It was one of the worst starts that we've had. We're not creating even half the goal-scoring opportunities we have created in previous seasons. We've had control over each match [this season], but we should've had more control higher up on the pitch."

On playing Eric Remedi in a more defensive role:

"He played as a libero the way Jackson [Yueill] has been playing. After the last game, we decided to play with two center backs and have five in the back to avoid counter attacks and to be better positioned. I think for moments it was going well and for other moments, we were caught open too much even though our intentions were different."

On his team plans during the upcoming international break:

"We've really worked on every mistake that we've made. We worked quite a bit in the offensive phase. The reality is that we still haven't found our formula, we haven't found our way. We're a really fragile team because they scored in their first and second attack. We didn't put our chances away, so it becomes difficult that way. This time around, we'll think and really analyze each point. It's true that you can really tell Nathan's absence. It's noticeable. Since his injury, we've tried to modify the backline with three, four, or five in the back and we still haven't found the right path because we've conceded goals every game. We haven't played much offensively. So now with the time that we have, we're going to have to rethink a bunch of different situations."

On potentially starting the rookie players soon:

"I think they go through the normal process after being selected in the college draft. As a coach, it's nice to debut youngsters, but I know it takes time for them to be able to deliver their ideas on the field. They have a nice future ahead of them, but that takes time, and we'll see if time tolerates me."

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES DEFENDER TANNER BEASON

On the challenges when defending in counterattacks:

"Some of the chances are occurring from different things. We're pushing numbers quite high forward and trying to score, trying to get an equalizer [as we are] down 1-0, Like I said, we're pushing just about every number forward on a ball that kind of ran a corner pass to [Franco] Fragapane, For that one, ideally, we don't give that breakaway, but perhaps we can live with that a little more because we were chasing the game. We were trying to get back into it in the last minutes, to the dying minute breakaway. I'm not going to be as upset about [that]. But certainly, we'd like to give away fewer chances and sometimes they'll also occur off of turnovers as well. They did a good job in the first half I would say more so winning balls often through the middle of the field. We need to be better about looking after the ball and making them defend a little more and not giving away chances."

On the defensive tactical change at halftime:

"I think we were looking to make changes to try to get ourselves back into the game. The coaches made adjustments and it's our job as players to go try and execute with those adjustments. The roles changed a little bit at halftime and that gave us some more numbers out wide to try and create some overloads in wide areas. I thought we did that well late on. The game also changed. In the second half, they were more comfortable sitting back and letting us have possession. In the first half, there was certainly more aggressive and proactive, pressing the ball in our defensive half. Part of it certainty are the tactics and then, of course, their tactics as well as the game changes in the second half. We need to be ready to adjust. I'm comfortable playing in different spots, so that's just an adjustment we're okay making."

On his plans and priorities over the international break:

"The first priority would be to rest a little bit. We've been going at it for a few weeks, and you don't get a lot of breaks. It will be whatever the coaches decide. We'll be getting after it in the next couple of weeks. I'm sure we'll be pushing hard as always and looking at what the coaches have in mind with different ways of approaching the next phase of games. Once we start again, they'll come in week after week, and we need to be ready to make a push. It's a long break. I'd rather be able to go play tomorrow, but we'll take some time to prepare and compete again when we play Austin FC."

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