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Earthquakes Weekly Update: July 15, 2019

July 15, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


The San Jose Earthquakes recorded their second multi-goal victory over the rival LA Galaxy in 2019 on Friday night at Dignity Health Sports Parks. LA were able to score an early goal in the first half, but a trio of goals scored in the second half by midfielders Vako and Jackson Yueill, and forward Danny Hoesen inspired San Jose to a comeback victory, marking the team's second road win of the season. Friday night's win improves San Jose to fifth in the Western Conference, and 9-3-4 in their last 16 MLS regular season matches, dating back to April 6.

The Earthquakes shift their attention to pair of matchups this week, starting with an international friendly at Avaya Stadium against Spain's Real Valladolid on Tuesday, July 16 (7:15 p.m.), and an MLS fixture against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday, July 20 at BC Place. Tickets for Tuesday's international fixture can be purchased here. Saturday's road match is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay area, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.

EARTHQUAKES NOTES

On the Road

San Jose is now 8-2-4 in their last 14 matches, and 4-1-0 in their last five after picking up their second win (3-1) on the road in 2019 against the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Earthquakes are back on the road in MLS play when they take on Vancouver on Saturday, July 20.

Working the Goalkeeper

San Jose outshot the Galaxy 32-5, getting 16 on target. Both the Quakes' shots and shots-on-goal tallies are club records. They have now outshot their opponent for the fifth time in their last six road games.

Vako Strikes Again

Midfielder Vako tallied one goal and one game-winning assist. He now has five goals and three assists this season, and 20 goals and 10 assists for his MLS career. Friday marked his 50th career start in MLS since signing with the club in June of 2017.

Super Sub

Forward Danny Hoesen scored his fifth goal of the season and 22nd of his MLS career. He has scored the game-winning goal in back-to-back games and now has three game-winning goals this season, tied for fifth most in MLS.

League Veteran

Shea Salinas made his 300th appearance in MLS, becoming just the 41st player in league history to reach the milestone.

Off the Rebound

Midfielder Jackson Yueill tallied his second career goal and was credited with the assist on Danny Hoesen's goal. It marked his third assist of the season and seventh of his MLS career.

National Recognition

Earthquakes Midfielders Jackson Yueill and Vako earned MLS Team of the Week honors for the third and second time this season, respectively. Earthquakes head coach Matias Almeyda earns MLS Coach of the Week honors a third time since joining the Earthquakes, tied for first most in the league this season with Philadelphia's Jim Curtin.

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