MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly Update: October 11, 2021

Published on October 11, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


The San Jose Earthquakes return to MLS action this Saturday, Oct. 16 when they take on LAFC at Banc of California Stadium. The match kicks off at 12:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast nationally on Univision and TUDN, Twitter, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.

The Earthquakes defeated the reigning Liga MX champions Cruz Azul 2-0 in an international friendly last Thursday at PayPal Park with goals from Paul Marie and Cristian Espinoza. On Monday, San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Eduardo 'Chofis' Lopez was named Major League Soccer's Player of the Month for September after tallying six goals and an assist in six appearances during the month.

OPPONENT INFORMATION

Earthquakes vs. Los Angeles Football Club All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 4-5-0

Home: 3-2-0 (10 GF, 12 GA)

Away: 1-3-0 (3 GF, 12 GA)

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 13, LAFC - 24

Last Game vs. LAFC

San Jose Earthquakes 2 - 0 LAFC; Sept. 25, 2021; PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.

EARTHQUAKES NOTES

NEXT GAME VS. LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB (10/16)

Push for the Playoffs

LAFC and San Jose are currently separated by one point, sitting in ninth (34 pts.) and 10th place (33 pts.), respectively.

Beat LA

The Quakes are riding a four-match winning streak against LAFC and hold a 4-5-0 all-time record against them.

Final Round

Saturday's match marks the last game between the two clubs during the 2021 MLS regular season, with San Jose defeating LAFC both times at PayPal Park earlier this year (W 2-1, Aug. 8; W 2-0, Sept. 25).

Knowing the Opponent

The reigning Major League Soccer Player of the Month Chofis has tallied two goals and one assist against LAFC in his first season in MLS.

San Jose Pride

Forward Benji Kikanovic scored his second MLS goal in the Quakes' 2-0 win against the Southern California side on Sept. 25 at PayPal Park.

Absent Player

Midfielder Eric Remedi will not be eligible to play on Saturday due to yellow card accumulation after receiving a yellow card against Vancouver on Oct. 2.

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