MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly Update: June 20, 2022

Published on June 20, 2022 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Real Salt Lake 2-0 last Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. The result snaps the Quakes' two-match road winning streak against Real Salt Lake.

The Earthquakes are now preparing for the California Clasico at Stanford Stadium on Saturday, June 25, presented by Stanford Medicine. The Bay Area's biggest summer sporting event features the San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy, a military appreciation celebration, and the region's largest fireworks show postgame. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. PT and will be broadcast nationally on UniMás and TUDN, as well as on local radio via KNBR 1050 (English), and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).

Prior to Saturday, PayPal Park will be hosting an international friendly between Mexico's Club America and Club Leon on Wednesday (7 p.m. PT kickoff). For tickets, click here .

OPPONENT INFORMATION

San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 27-34-16

Home: 18-12-10 (61 GF, 53 GA)

Away: 9-22-6 (50 GF, 66 GA)

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 111, Los Angeles - 119

Last Game vs. Los Angeles

LA Galaxy 1 - 2 San Jose Earthquakes; Aug. 20, 2021; Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

EARTHQUAKES NOTES

LAST GAME VS. REAL SALT LAKE (6/18)

Return of the Captain

Midfielder and team captain Jackson Yueill appeared on Saturday for the first time since May 22, starting and playing 90 minutes. He missed the past two matches with a thigh injury.

First Start

Midfielder Judson made his first start of the season on Saturday, playing 69 minutes. It also marks his first MLS start since Oct. 30, 2021 (at RSL).

NEXT GAME VS. LA GALAXY (6/25)

Back at Stanford!

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Earthquakes are back at Stanford Stadium for the California Clasico this Saturday as they host the LA Galaxy.

Never Say Die

The Earthquakes earned four come-from-behind victories in eight prior California Clasico matches at Stanford Stadium. San Jose has scored five goals after the 75th minute at Stanford.

Recent Success

The Quakes have won three of their last five MLS matches against the LA Galaxy (W 2-1 on Oct. 3, 2020; W 4-0 Oct. 14, 2020; W 2-1 Aug. 20, 2021).

Strong at Stanford

The Quakes have hosted the LA side eight times at Stanford since 2012, holding at 5-1-2 record in that span. San Jose holds an unbeaten record against the Galaxy at Stanford since 2014 (3-0-2).

Last Time

The Earthquakes defeated LA Galaxy 3-0 in the last edition of the California Clasico at Stanford Stadium on June 29, 2019. Vako, Shea Salinas, and Tommy Thompson each scored to give San Jose the win.

LA in 2022

LA Galaxy holds a 7-5-4 record this season (24 pts.), occupying fifth in the Western Conference.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

San Francisco Bay Area, Levi's® Stadium Selected to Host FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA announced last Thursday the selection of the San Francisco Bay Area as an official host community for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ that will be played across Canada, Mexico and the United States. In a globally televised live announcement from New York City, the Bay Area was included among the communities that will host matches during the first 48-team field in tournament history. With a record 80 matches, the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ is expected to result in millions of dollars in economic impact, hundreds of thousands of fans traveling to the Bay Area, and thousands of full-time jobs.

Earthquakes Announce Three C-Level Promotions

The San Jose Earthquakes announced last Wednesday that Jed Mettee has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, Ian Anderson has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer, and D'Lonra Ellis has been promoted to Chief Legal Officer. The three c-level promotions follow Jared Shawlee being named President in February.

Apple and Major League Soccer to present all MLS matches around the world for 10 years, beginning in 2023

Apple and Major League Soccer announced last Tuesday that the Apple TV app will be the exclusive destination to watch every single live MLS match beginning in 2023. This partnership is a historic first for a major professional sports league and will allow fans around the world to watch all MLS, Leagues Cup,1 and select MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches in one place -- without any local broadcast blackouts or the need for a traditional pay TV bundle.

THIS WEEK IN EARTHQUAKES HISTORY

A look back on important moments in Quakes history that took place during the week of June 20 - 26.

June 25, 2021 - Earthquakes Acquire Defender Nathan

The San Jose Earthquakes announced the acquisition of Brazilian center back Nathan from Swiss club FC Zurich on June 25, 2021. Nathan, 27, has since scored three goals in 29 appearances (all starts) with the Quakes, winning the Defensive Player of the Year award in his debut season with the club.

EARTHQUAKES II UPDATE

Earthquakes II defeated Real Monarchs 1-0 last Friday at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. The victory sees Quakes II earn their second consecutive win and record their third shutout of the season. Quakes II opened the scoring in the 49th minute through Max Arfsten and held onto the lead for the remainder of the game.

Quakes II will now prepare to travel to Canada to face Whitecaps FC 2 on Friday, June 24. Kickoff from Swangard Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast live on MLSNEXTPro.com . To keep up with Earthquakes II, follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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