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Earthquakes Weekly Update: February 10, 2020

February 10, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


The San Jose Earthquakes closed their two-week Cancún trip with two 70-minute split-squad friendlies Sunday afternoon. San Jose first defeated Inter Playa FC 3-0 on goals by Vako, Danny Hoesen and Oswaldo Alanís. The Quakes then tied Cracks del Futuro 3-3, with goals by Carlos Fierro, Gilbert Fuentes and Chris Wondolowski.

The Earthquakes will now return to San Jose to prepare for their final preseason matches in advance of the home opener against Toronto FC on Feb. 29.

Preseason Action

The Quakes played two split-squad friendlies on Sunday to close out the team's training stint in Cancún. The team first took on Inter Playa FC, earning a 3-0 victory thanks to a quick barrage of goals in the second half.

Vako put the Quakes on the score sheet first with a goal in the 47th minute. Less than 10 minutes later, Danny Hoesen found the back of the net in the 55th minute. Four minutes later, new Quakes defender Oswaldo Alanis scored a penalty kick to give San Jose a 3-0 lead, which held through the final whistle.

The Quakes then took on Cracks del Futuro in the other half of split-squad action. Midfielder Carlos Fierro scored the first goal of the match in the 22nd minute on an assist from Cade Cowell. After two goals by Cracks del Futuro, the Quakes bounced back to take the lead with two goals scored in two minutes. Cracks del Futuro would score once more, ending the match in a 3-3 draw.

RENO 1868 FC UPDATE

Reno 1868 FC received its draw for the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the national competition which encompasses all divisions of U.S. Soccer. Reno 1868 FC will commence play on April 8, against either Olympic Club or FC Davis. All matches of the U.S. Open Cup will be streamed on ESPN+.

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Reno 1868 FC will unveil its new kits for the 2020 season at an event that will be open to the public. The event will be held in the 250 Lounge at Greater Nevada Field, at 6 p.m. In addition to the kit reveal, head coach Ian Russell, team president Eric Edelstein and orthopedist John Zebrack will speak at the event.

ACADEMY UPDATE

The Boys' Academy kicked off the second part of the 2019-20 season against the De Anza Force Academy on Saturday. The U-13s tied 2-2, while the U-14s suffered a 2-1 defeat. The U-15s recorded a 4-0 victory, while the U-17s (2-0) and U-19s (1-0) both suffered losses.

The U-19s will travel to Southern California to face Pateadores on Saturday, Feb. 22. Details on the Boys' Academy full season schedule can be accessed here.

The Girls' Academy also resumed their 2019-20 season against Utah Royals FC on Saturday. The U-14s tied 1-1, while the U-15s defeated the Royals 1-0. The U-17s tied 1-1, while the U-16s and U-19s both won their matches against the Phoenix, Arizona opponent.

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