MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly Update: July 18, 2022

July 18, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Houston Dynamo FC 2-1 on Sunday at PayPal Park after defeating the LA Galaxy 3-2 on Wednesday at Dignity Health Sports Park. Since Alex Covelo took over as interim head coach on April 18, the Earthquakes are now 5-4-4, the 10th best record in MLS in that span.

The Earthquakes are now preparing for two matches this week, hosting Spain's RC Celta de Vigo in an international friendly at PayPal Park on Wednesday, July 20, before facing the Portland Timbers in MLS play at Providence Park on Saturday, July 23.

Wednesday's match is set for 7:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live on ESPN+. Tickets can be purchased . Saturday's game is slated for 7:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.

On Monday, Earthquakes General Manager Chris Leitch spoke to media to address the summer transfer window and the status of the club's head coach search. To watch his media availability, click here.

OPPONENT INFORMATION

San Jose Earthquakes International Exhibitions

All-Time Exhibitions: 11-11-12

All-Time Matches vs. Spanish clubs: 1-0-3

Last Game vs. Spanish Club

San Jose Earthquakes 1 - 1 Real Valladolid; July 16, 2019; PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.

Last International Friendly

San Jose Earthquakes 2 - 0 Cruz Azul; Oct. 7, 2021; PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 6-15-9

Home: 6-4-5 (22 GF, 21 GA)

Away: 0-11-4 (10 GF, 29 GA)

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 32, Portland - 50

Last Game vs. Portland

San Jose Earthquakes 3 - 2 Portland Timbers; May 18, 2022; PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.

EARTHQUAKES NOTES

LAST GAME VS. HOUSTON DYNAMO FC (7/17)

Home Streak Snapped

Sunday's result, which was San Jose's first defeat at home since the season opener on Feb. 26, snaps the club's eight-match unbeaten streak at PayPal Park.

Finding the Net

Midfielder Jackson Yueill scored his fourth goal of the season and 11th goal of his MLS career.

NEXT GAME VS. RC CELTA DE VIGO (7/20)

International Exhibitions

The Earthquakes currently hold an 11-11-12 all-time record in international exhibitions, including an undefeated 1-0-3 record against Spanish clubs.

Welcome to San Jose

Wednesday's match will mark the first-ever matchup between the Quakes and Celta de Vigo in any competition.

At Home

The Quakes currently hold a 4-2-4 record in their last 10 international friendlies, most recently defeating Clausura 2021 Liga MX champions Cruz Azul 2-0 at PayPal Park on Oct. 7, 2021.

Looking for a Win

San Jose is seeking their first victory against a Spanish team since May 18, 2016 (W 2-1 vs. Real Sociedad).

NEXT GAME VS. PORTLAND TIMBERS (7/23)

Record vs. Portland

The Earthquakes hold an 6-15-9 all-time record against the Portland Timbers.

At Providence Park

The Quakes are in search of their first-ever win at Providence Park, holding a 0-11-4 record when facing Portland on the road.

Second Win

San Jose will look to earn back-to-back wins against Portland on Saturday. The Quakes defeated the Oregon side 3-2 on May 18, 2022 at PayPal Park.

Back in Rose City

Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse will make his second trip to Providence Park since being traded to San Jose on Aug. 5, 2021.

Player Availability

Marcos Lopez is available for selection for Saturday's match after serving a one-match suspension due to yellow card accumulation.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

Monteiro, Marcinkowski Selected to MLS Team of the Week

San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jamiro Monteiro and goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski have been selected to Major League Soccer's Team of the Week for Week 20 following the Earthquakes' 3-2 road victory against the LA Galaxy on Wednesday. Monteiro was influential in the Quakes' win, playing all 90 minutes and tallying an assist on Ebobisse's goal. He now has seven assists this season and is two assists away from his career-high in 2019 (9). Monteiro has tallied three goals and seven assists in his last 11 appearances. Marcinkowski, Major League Soccer's saves leader (76), faced a season-high 10 shots on target and made a season-high eight saves in the victory.

Earthquakes to Host Special Soccer Clinic with Former USWNT Player Leslie Osborne

The Earthquakes announced last Tuesday a special soccer clinic instructed by former United States Women's National Team and World Cup player Leslie Osborne at PayPal Park on Friday, July 22 from 4:30-7 p.m. PT. All Quakes proceeds will be donated to local women organizations supporting reproductive rights and domestic violence. Each registration ticket includes a free Quakes t-shirt and a ticket voucher to a future Earthquakes home match. Participants who register before July 20 will have their names recognized on the main stadium scoreboard screen.

EARTHQUAKES II UPDATE

Earthquakes II fell to Colorado Rapids 2 2-1 on Friday at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium in Denver, Colo. The result sees Quakes II snap their five-match undefeated run. The two teams endured a one-hour weather delay before kickoff.

Quakes II will next face Timbers2 in their third consecutive road match on Friday, July 22. Kickoff from Providence Park is scheduled for 1 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast live on MLSNEXTPro.com.

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