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Earthquakes Weekly Update: August 16, 2021

August 16, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


The San Jose Earthquakes and Vancouver Whitecaps FC played to a scoreless draw on Friday night at PayPal Park. The draw extends the Quakes' unbeaten streak to a league-best eight matches.

The Earthquakes are now preparing for two upcoming matches this week, first hosting Minnesota United FC on Tuesday, Aug. 17, presented by Clover, before traveling to southern California to face the LA Galaxy on Friday, Aug. 20.

Tuesday's match from PayPal Park will be broadcast live on NBC Sports California Plus, while Friday's match from Dignity Health Sports Park will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Both matches will kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be aired via radio on KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.

OPPONENT INFORMATION

Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United FC All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 4-3-1

Home: 2-2-0 (8 GF, 12 GA)

Away: 2-1-1 (7 GF, 6 GA)

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 15, Minnesota - 18

Last Game vs. Minnesota

Minnesota United FC 2 - 2 San Jose Earthquakes; July 3, 2021; Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.

Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 26-34-16

Home: 18-12-10 (61 GF, 53 GA)

Away: 8-22-6 (48 GF, 65 GA)

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 109, LA - 118

Last Game vs. LA

San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 3 LA Galaxy; June 26, 2021; PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.

EARTHQUAKES NOTES

LAST GAME VS. VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC (8/13)

The Streak Continues

The Quakes extended their unbeaten streak to eight matches (2-0-6). It marks the club's first unbeaten stretch of 8+ matches in a single season since the final nine matches of 2012 (5-0-4).

Hosting the Whitecaps

San Jose is now 8-9-10 all-time against Vancouver, including a 5-1-7 record at home and a 4-1-3 record at PayPal Park.

Securing the Back

The Quakes have now allowed one or fewer goals in seven consecutive matches.

Third Shutout

Goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski secured his third shutout of the season and seventh of his MLS career.

First Start

Forward Jeremy Ebobisse made his first start for San Jose since joining the team via trade with Portland on Aug. 5, playing all 90 minutes.

Fifty Appearances

Forward Andy Rios made his 50th MLS appearance, entering the match in the 77th minute.

NEXT GAME VS. MINNESOTA UNITED FC (8/17)

Minnesota 2021

Minnesota United FC hold a 7-6-5 record this season and are currently fifth in the Western Conference.

Hosting MNUFC

The Earthquakes hold a 4-3-1 in all-time matches versus Minnesota, including a 2-2-0 record when hosting them at PayPal Park.

For San Jose

The Quakes will look to earn their first win over the Loons since May 12, 2018 and first at PayPal Park since March 3, 2018.

Round Two

Tuesday's match marks the second meeting between San Jose and Minnesota in 2021. The Quakes earned a road point against MNUFC in a 2-2 draw at Allianz Field on July 3 with goals scored by Cade Cowell and Benji Kikanovic.

Upcoming Milestone

Forward Chris Wondolowski would make his 400th MLS appearance should he play on Tuesday.

Absent Player

Midfielder Chofis will not be eligible to play on Tuesday due to yellow card accumulation.

NEXT GAME VS. LA GALAXY (8/20)

Overall Record

Friday's match will mark the 77th California Clasico clash between both clubs, with the Quakes holding a 26-34-16 record in all-time matchups against the LA Galaxy.

In Form

The Galaxy are third in the Western Conference standings with a 11-6-2 record this year.

Unbeaten in Four

LA are unbeaten in their last four matches, including shutout victories against Minnesota (1-0) and Real Salt Lake (1-0).

Strong at Home

The LA Galaxy hold a 7-2-1 home record at Dignity Health Sports Park this season.

Round Three

The Earthquakes and Galaxy will meet for the third time this year, with LA leading the series (0-2-0).

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