MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly Update: April 19, 2022

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


SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced on Monday that the club has parted ways with head coach Matias Almeyda. Alex Covelo, who had served as head coach for Earthquakes II in MLS NEXT Pro, has taken over as interim head coach as the club pursues a permanent hire.

Covelo will make his debut on the sideline when the Quakes play in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against Bay Cities FC tonight at PayPal Park. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. PT and the match will be streamed live on ESPN+.

The Earthquakes and Nashville SC played to a 2-2 draw last Saturday at PayPal Park. Jeremy Ebobisse scored twice for San Jose and now ranks tied for first in MLS with five goals this season, all of which have come in the last three matches.

Following tonight's match in the U.S. Open Cup, the Quakes will turn their attention to Saturday's regular season contest against Seattle Sounders FC, presented by City of San Jose. Saturday's match will kick off from PayPal Park at 7 p.m. PT and will be broadcast nationally on UniMas and TUDN, and via radio on KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.

OPPONENT INFORMATION

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders FC All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 11-15-8

Home: 5-5-5 (15 GF, 13 GA)

Away: 6-10-2 (18 GF, 35 GA)

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 33, Seattle - 48

Last Game vs. Seattle

San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 3 Seattle Sounders FC; July 24, 2021; PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.

EARTHQUAKES NOTES

LAST GAME VS. NASHVILLE SC (4/16)

Fight Until the End

San Jose has now come from behind to secure draws in three consecutive home matches.

Goal Leader

Forward Jeremy Ebobisse scored two goals against Nashville SC. He has scored five goals in the last three matches, becoming the club's current goal leader.

Double-Double

Ebobisse has now scored two goals in consecutive matches. Three Earthquakes have accomplished that feat since 2019 (Ebobisse, Chofis, Wondolowski), the most in MLS over that span. His brace also marks the fourth in his MLS career.

Assist Leader

Midfielder Jan Gregus tallied an assist on Ebobisse's second goal. He has now tallied one assist in each of the last three matches, and is currently tied for the league lead with five assists.

Bem Vindo de Volta

Defender Nathan made his first appearance since the season opener on Feb. 26, starting and playing 90 minutes. Nathan underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee on March 1.

NEXT GAME VS. BAY CITIES FC (4/19)

Coaching Change

Following the club parting ways with Matias Almeyda and his staff on Monday, the Quakes are now led by interim head coach Alex Covelo, supported by Chris Wondolowski, Steve Ralston, and Luciano Fusco as interim assistant coaches.

U.S. Open Cup Returns

Tuesday's match will mark San Jose's first game in U.S. Open Cup competition at PayPal Park since June 11, 2019. The tournament returns after being paused in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

First Time

The Quakes will face Bay Cities FC for the first time in any competition. Bay Cities FC is in its inaugural season in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA). Bay Cities FC most recently defeated USL Championship side Monterey Bay F.C. 2-1 in the second round of the 2022 U.S. Open Cup on April 6 at PayPal Park.

Bay Area Represent

Both clubs are Northern California locals. Bay Cities FC is based in Redwood City, Calif. and plays its home matches at Terremere Field on the campus of Sequoia High School.

Open Cup Record

San Jose holds a 18-16 all-time record in U.S. Open Cup matches, including a 16-3 record against non-MLS teams.

Strong at Home

The Earthquakes hold a 5-1 record in U.S. Open Cup play at PayPal Park and will enter the matchup with a four-match unbeaten streak in Open Cup competition.

NEXT GAME VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC (4/23)

How They Started

Seattle holds a 2-3-1 record in the 2022 MLS season, most recently falling to Inter Miami CF 1-0 at home last weekend at Lumen Field. Saturday's game will mark the first time the two clubs face each other in 2022.

Even Record

The Earthquakes currently hold a 5-5-5 record at home against Sounders FC. Their last home victory over Seattle was in Aug. 2, 2014 (W 1-0).

Best in MLS

Midfielder Jan Gregus and forward Jeremy Ebobisse enter Saturday's match tied for the MLS lead in assists (5) and goals (5), respectively. Defender Francisco Calvo ranks first in interceptions across MLS (24).

Top Five

Defender Tommy Thompson currently has 164 Quakes appearances, ranking sixth most in club history. He is one shy of tying Jason Hernandez for fifth most in club history (165).

Duelo Peruano

San Jose's Marcos Lopez and Seattle's Raul Ruidiaz will face each other for the first time this season. The two are teammates with the Peru National Team.

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