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Earthquakes Weekly Update: August 27, 2018

August 27, 2018 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


The San Jose Earthquakes have two matches this week. They will take on MLS Western Conference leaders FC Dallas on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 7:15 p.m. PT at Avaya Stadium. The match will be broadcast live on NBC Sports California, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.

The Quakes will then head to Canada to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. PT at BC Place. This match will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Bay Area, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.

This past Saturday, the Earthquakes suffered a 3-2 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Earthquakes midfielders Jahmir Hyka and Magnus Eriksson scored in the seventh and 18th minutes, respectively, to give the Quakes an early lead. Goals from Yordy Reyna, Cristian Techera and Kei Kamara in the second half earned Vancouver the comeback victory.

OPPONENT INFORMATION

Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 27-20-15

Home: 15-8-8 (50 GF, 33 GA)

Away: 12-12-7 (44 GF, 39 GA)

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 94, FC Dallas - 72

Last Game vs. FC Dallas

FC Dallas 1 - 3 Earthquakes; August 4, 2018; Toyota Stadium, Frisco, TX

The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Western Conference leaders FC Dallas 3-1 at Toyota Stadium with goals from Vako and Jahmir Hyka. With the win, the Quakes were undefeated in three consecutive matches against Dallas dating back to April 2017.

History of the Quakes - FC Dallas Rivalry

The Earthquakes were 9-1-4 in the final 14 games against Dallas prior to San Jose's relocation to Houston ... The Quakes posted a seven-game winning streak during that stretch from July 20, 2002 - April 15, 2004 ... San Jose and Dallas met in an important match on Oct. 16, 2004, as San Jose needed a win or a tie to advance to the playoffs, while Dallas needed a win to clinch the final berth in the playoffs. The two teams played to a 2-2 tie at the Cotton Bowl, giving San Jose a spot in the playoffs, while Dallas did not qualify. Ramiro Corrales scored the Quakes second goal in that game ... On Sept. 27, 2003, San Jose's Dwayne De Rosario scored the fastest goal in MLS history, netting a goal 11 seconds into the match at Spartan Stadium against Dallas. De Rosario would go on to net a hat trick in the game, the second hat trick in Quakes team history ... The Earthquakes won both matches against FC Dallas in 2011 ... The Earthquakes defeated FC Dallas in a 2-0 road win in the first meeting of the season on March 26, and closed out the 2011 season with a 4-2 win at Buck Shaw Stadium on Oct. 22 ... In their first meeting of 2012, the two teams battled to a scoreless draw on July 7 at FC Dallas Stadium ... The Earthquakes followed up with a 2-1 win on July 18 at Buck Shaw Stadium ... The Earthquakes went 1-1-1 against FC Dallas in 2013 ... FC Dallas won their first meeting of 2013 1-0 at FC Dallas Stadium thanks to a strike from Fabian Castillo ... The Quakes and FC Dallas tied 2-2 on August 24 after three red cards were issued ... The Quakes capped off the 2013 campaign with a 2-1 win at Buck Shaw Stadium in the last game of Ramiro Corrales' career ... San Jose won their first two meetings against FC Dallas in 2014, each with a score of 2-1, before dropping the third game 5-0 at Buck Shaw Stadium on August 16 ... On March 7, 2015 the Quakes dropped the season opener 1-0 at FC Dallas with a stoppage time goal ... In the second matchup of the 2015 season, San Jose kept a scoreless draw at Avaya Stadium on June 7 despite finishing the game with only nine men ... The Earthquakes fell to FC Dallas 2-1 in their final game of the 2015 season after going down to 10 men in the second half due to a Matias Perez Garcia red card ... In their first meeting of 2016, the Quakes drew 2-2 with FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium ... San Jose played to a scoreless draw against FC Dallas at Avaya Stadium in their second meeting, despite being without four players due to Copa America Centenario call-ups ... In their final meeting of 2016, the Earthquakes fell 1-0 to FC Dallas, their first loss at home that season ... The Quakes drew FC Dallas 1-1 in their first encounter of 2017 thanks to a last-gasp goal from Jahmir Hyka, his first in MLS ... In their second meeting of the year, the Quakes earned a 1-0 win at Toyota Stadium on May 20, 2017 with Jahmir Hyka scoring the Quakes' lone goal ... On Aug. 4, 2018, Quakes defeated Western Conference leaders FC Dallas 3-1 at Toyota Stadium with goals from Vako and Jahmir Hyka.

Earthquakes vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 4-7-9

Home: 3-1-6 (13 GF, 10 GA)

Away: 1-6-3 (11 GF, 19 GA)

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 24, Vancouver - 29

Last Game vs. Vancouver

Earthquakes 2 - 3 Vancouver Whitecaps FC; August 25, 2018; Avaya Stadium, San Jose, California

The San Jose Earthquakes fell 3-2 to Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Avaya Stadium. Earthquakes midfielders Jahmir Hyka and Magnus Eriksson scored in the seventh and 18th minutes, respectively, to give the Quakes an early lead. Goals from Yordy Reyna, Cristian Techera and Kei Kamara in the second half earned Vancouver the comeback victory.

History of the Quakes - Vancouver Whitecaps FC Rivalry

The Quakes and Vancouver Whitecaps FC drew in each of their first two all-time meetings in 2011 ... The teams tied 1-1 at Empire Field in Vancouver on May 11 as Chris Wondolowski scored a 39th-minute goal on a back-heeled flick that earned MLS Goal of the Week consideration, with Ryan Johnson assisting ... The 'Caps equalized in second-half stoppage time when Davide Chiumiento scored for a share of the points ... The return fixture inside Buck Shaw Stadium on July 20 ended in a 2-2 tie with dueling braces by Wondolowski and Vancouver's Eric Hassli as San Jose was unable to hold on to a pair of one-goal leads ... In the first of three meetings in 2012 back on April 7 at Buck Shaw, the 'Caps took a 1-0 lead early in the second half through a Sebastien Le Toux strike, only to see the Quakes storm back for three goals within a 10-minute span from the 68th to the 78th ... Wondolowski tallied two more around what proved to be a game-winning header from second-half substitute Alan Gordon in the 72nd from a Ramiro Corrales cross ... In the second meeting of the 2012 season at BC Place in Vancouver on May 5, the Whitecaps came out victorious off a stoppage time goal from forward Eric Hassli. Wondolowski opened the scoring in the 15th minute off a Marvin Chavez cross, but Vancouver answered with a goal from Gershon Koffie shortly before halftime ... Vancouver Whitecaps FC won 2-1 at B.C. Place in the final matchup of 2012 between the two teams thanks to a Barry Robson 61st minute penalty kick. Whitecaps FC Dane Richards opened the scoring just 20 minutes into the match. Earthquakes Alan Gordon knotted the score at 1-1 just seven minutes before halftime with a header into the back post ... The two sides drew 1-1 in their first meeting of 2013 with Chris Wondolowski and Corey Hertzog scoring goals at Buck Shaw Stadium ... Vancouver won their next match of the campaign 2-0 at BC Place ... The two teams drew 0-0 in their final meeting of the season on Sept. 14, 2013 at Buck Shaw Stadium ... Chris Wondolowski scored twice to rally the San Jose Earthquakes to within one goal of their hosts, but Vancouver Whitecaps FC ultimately took the win 3-2 at a sold-out BC Place on May 3, 2014 ... The San Jose Earthquakes fell 2-0 against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 at BC Place ... The Quakes tied Whitecaps FC 0-0 in San Jose's final game at Buck Shaw Stadium on October 18, 2014 ... San Jose defeated Vancouver 1-0 in the first-ever night match at Avaya Stadium on April 11, 2015 ... Vancouver was able to take the second meeting of the 2015 season, defeating the Earthquakes 3-1 at BC Place in Vancouver on July 26 ... San Jose drew 1-1 against Vancouver in their final matchup of 2015 thanks to a late goal by forward Chris Wondolowski ... The Quakes defeated Whitecaps FC 2-1 on Aug. 12 to capture their first road win of 2016 and first win ever at BC Place ... San Jose drew 0-0 with the Whitecaps on Oct. 16, 2016 in their final home game of the 2016 MLS regular season ... In their first meeting of the 2017 MLS regular season, the Earthquakes defeated Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-2 on March 11, 2017 at Avaya Stadium. Quakes forward Chris Wondolowski, defender Nick Lima and midfielder Anibal Godoy scored a goal apiece to earn the Quakes three points ... The Quakes earned a 1-1 draw against Vancouver at BC Place on October 15, 2017. The point was crucial in setting up the Quakes for their eventual playoff berth after winning their following match ... In their first meeting of 2018, the Quakes earned a 2-2 draw at BC Place with goals from Danny Hoesen and Nick Lima ... In their second meeting of 2018, the Earthquakes suffered a 3-2 loss to Vancouver on Aug. 25 at Avaya Stadium.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

From the Spot

Magnus Eriksson became the first Earthquakes player other than Chris Wondolowski to score two penalty kicks in a season since Ronnie Ekelund in 2004 (three).

Past Success

This Wednesday, the Earthquakes will face Western Conference leaders FC Dallas after earning a 3-1 win against the side earlier this season. The Quakes are undefeated in three consecutive matches against FC Dallas dating back to April 2017.

Four with Five

With his goal this past Saturday, Magnus Eriksson became the fourth member of the Earthquakes to score at least five goals this season. It marked just the fourth time since 2005 that the Quakes had four players reach the mark in a single season (2011, 2012, 2017).

Quakes Accolades

The Quakes are one of three teams in the Western Conference to defeat leaders FC Dallas in the 2018 MLS regular season (Real Salt Lake, Seattle Sounders FC).

Hykachu

Earthquakes midfielder Jahmir Hyka has scored a goal in each of his three appearances against FC Dallas; a streak dating back to April 14, 2017.

Strong Reputation

When facing FC Dallas at home in MLS regular season play, the Earthquakes have scored a total of 50 goals and conceded only 33. The Earthquakes will look to increase their goal differential this Wednesday.

Bouncing Back

The Quakes will look to bounce back against Vancouver Whitecaps FC after suffering a 3-2 loss to the side this past Saturday. Before that match, the Earthquakes were undefeated against Vancouver in MLS regular season play and held an undefeated 2-0-4 record dating back to October 3, 2015.

Not So Secret Weapon

Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski is the all-time goal scoring leader against Vancouver Whitecaps FC with 11. Seven players are tied for the second-place spot on this list with only five goals.

RENO 1868 FC UPDATE

This past Saturday, Aug. 25, Reno 1868 FC fell 2-1 to Sacramento Republic FC at Greater Nevada Field. Earthquakes Homegrown midfielder Gilbert Fuentes made his first professional regular season appearance in the match, coming on as a sub for Quakes forward Mohamed Thiaw in the 66th minute.

Reno will play two matches this week. They will finish their rivalry week this Tuesday when they take on Las Vegas Lights FC on Aug. 28, at Greater Nevada Field. Tickets for this match can be found here. On Saturday, Sept. 1, they will face Fresno FC at Chukchansi Park.

ACADEMY UPDATE

Earthquakes Academy players Sophie Jones and Mia Fontana have completed their stay in South Korea with the United States U-17 Women's National Team. The U-17s faced the hosts on Aug. 18 and Aug. 21, and earned a 4-4 draw and a 2-2 draw, respectively. The matches were played in preparation for the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, which will take place in Uruguay in November. Read the full story here.

Additionally, Earthquakes Academy defender Andrea Kitahata and the U.S. U-15 GNT earned gold in the CFA International Tournament in Weifang, China. The U-15s earned gold in the four-team tournament after winning their first two matches against Japan (3-2) and China (5-0). The U.S. capped off the tournament by defeating the Czech Republic 3-0.

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