MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly Update: July 19, 2021

Published on July 19, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


The San Jose Earthquakes earned a 1-1 draw against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday evening at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, marking their second consecutive road draw. Midfielder Chofis recorded his third goal of the season, while forward Cade Cowell tallied his fourth assist. Cowell became the first player in MLS to tally at least four goals and four assists in 2021.

San Jose will now prepare to play a pair of matches this week. The Earthquakes will first travel to face Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, July 21, before hosting Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday, July 24, presented by Coca-Cola.

Wednesday's kickoff from Children's Mercy Park is set for 5:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on NBC Sports California, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF. Saturday's match from PayPal Park is slated for 7:00 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area Plus, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.

EARTHQUAKES NOTES

LAST GAME VS. COLORADO RAPIDS (7/17)

Que Golazo!

Midfielder Chofis scored his third goal of the season and of his MLS career. All three of his goals were scored in the first 15 minutes of matches.

Young Leader

Forward Cade Cowell tallied his fourth assist of the season and fifth of his MLS career. He leads the Quakes in both goals (4) and assists (4). He also became the first player in MLS to tally at least four goals and four assists this season.

Captaining the Team

Midfielder Shea Salinas wore the captain's armband for the first time in 2021.

First Start

Forward Benji Kikanovic made his first MLS start, playing 45 minutes.

NEXT GAME VS. SPORTING KANSAS CITY (7/21)

Top of the Standings

Sporting Kansas City holds an 8-3-1 overall record (26 pts.) in 2021 and occupies second place in the Western Conference standings, only three points behind leaders Seattle Sounders FC.

Back In Action

Sporting KC will play their first regular season match since July 4, in which they defeated the LA Galaxy 2-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Dangerous Opponent

Sporting Kansas City is on a three-match win streak. SKC's winning streak includes a road victory against the LA Galaxy (2-0), and two wins at home against LAFC (2-1) and the Colorado Rapids (3-1).

Hostile Territory

Kansas City are yet to be beaten at home this season, yielding a record of 5-0-2 in seven regular season matches played at Children's Mercy Park.

Second Meeting

Wednesday's match marks the second and last regular season meeting between both clubs this year. The Quakes fell to Sporting KC 3-1 on May 22 at PayPal Park.

NEXT GAME VS. HOUSTON DYNAMO FC (7/24)

Second Meeting

The Earthquakes will face Houston Dynamo FC in the second meeting between the two clubs in 2021. San Jose fell 2-1 in their season opener against Houston on April 16 at BBVA Stadium.

The Difference

Houston currently sits in ninth in the Western Conference standings (3-4-6) with 15 points, only three more than San Jose.

Strong at Home

The Quakes hold a 3-1-1 home record in their last five games against Houston at PayPal Park.

Recent Struggles

Houston Dynamo FC are winless in their last six matches (0-2-4), most recently falling 2-0 versus Seattle Sounders FC on July 7.

Back in Home Territory

Saturday's match will see the Quakes play at PayPal Park for the first time since May 29.

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