MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly Update: September 7, 2020

Published on September 7, 2020 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


The San Jose Earthquakes closed the week with a 1-1 home draw against the Colorado Rapids Saturday night at Earthquakes Stadium, after falling 5-1 to LAFC on the road midweek. Saturday's match was the first live sporting event in Santa Clara County since the onset of COVID-19. Additionally, forward Chris Wondolowski scored his third goal of the season and 162nd of his MLS career, extending his own MLS record.

The Earthquakes will now travel north to face the reigning MLS Cup champions Seattle Sounders FC this Thursday, Sept. 10, before hosting the LA Galaxy at Earthquakes Stadium for the second Cali Clasico of the year on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Thursday's match, presented by Estrella Jalisco, is set for 7:00 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on NBC Sports California, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF. Sunday's Cali Clasico is slated for 8:00 p.m. PT and can be seen nationally on UniMas/TUDN, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.

EARTHQUAKES NOTES

Back in San Jose

Saturday's match marked the Quakes' first at Earthquakes Stadium since March 7, a span of nearly six months.

Closing in on History

Shea Salinas is just one assist shy of tying Ronald Cerritos for most in club history (47).

LAST WEEK VS. LAFC (9/2)

Trust in the Youth

San Jose had three Homegrown Players in the starting lineup for the second time this season and fifth time in club history.

For San Jose

Forward Danny Hoesen scored his first goal of the season and 23rd of his MLS career.

Goal Assisters

Defender Marcos Lopez and Midfielder Cristian Espinoza both tallied an assist on Hoesen's goal, their first and fourth of the season, respectively.

First Season Appearances

Both defender Marcos Lopez and midfielder Eric Calvillo made their first appearances of the season, entering the match as a substitute in the 45th and 69th minute, respectively.

LAST WEEK VS. COLORADO (9/5)

Match Starters

Defender Marcos Lopez, midfielder Shea Salinas and forward Chris Wondolowski each made their first starts of the season.

Extending his Record

Forward Chris Wondolowski scored his third goal of the season and 162nd of his MLS career, extending his own league record.

From the Spot

Wondolowski has now scored 26 of his 32 penalty kick attempts in regular season play. Saturday's goal was his first PK attempt since Sept. 29, 2018.

NEXT GAME VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC

Record vs. Seattle Sounders FC

The Quakes currently hold a 10-11-7 record vs. Seattle Sounders FC in 28 MLS matches between the two sides. The last time the two clubs faced each other was July 10 during the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando, resulting in a scoreless draw.

Knowing the Opponent

Quakes forward Chris Wondolowski has scored 11 goals all-time against Seattle, most in MLS history. Only one other active MLS player has more than five goals against Sounders FC (Fanendo Adi - 8).

Road Scorer vs. Seattle

The last time the Quakes faced Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field was on April 24 when midfielder Shea Salinas tallied a brace for a 2-2 road draw.

Leaving California

With the exception of the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando earlier this summer, San Jose will be playing a regular season match outside of California for the first time since Oct. 6, 2019 against Portland.

NEXT GAME VS. LA GALAXY

Record vs. LA Galaxy

The Quakes currently hold a 24-32-15 record vs. the LA Galaxy in 71 MLS matches between both clubs, including a 3-2-1 record in their last six meetings.

Looking for Revenge

San Jose are coming off of a 3-2 road defeat against the Galaxy on Aug. 29, in which they were winning the match on two occasions. The Quakes will look for revenge on Sunday when they receive the SoCal team at home.

Historic Homegrown Goal

Sixteen-year-old Cade Cowell became the youngest player in club history to start and the youngest player in club history to score during the match vs. LA Galaxy on Aug. 29.

Different Home Venue

Traditionally played at Stanford Stadium, Sunday's Cali Clasico will be the first MLS match between San Jose and the Galaxy at Earthquakes Stadium since May 27, 2017. LA would then face San Jose at Earthquakes Stadium again that same year on July 10, which saw Chris Wondolowski score a brace in the Quakes' 3-2 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal win over the Galaxy.

Beat LA

San Jose has a 2-1-0 record against LA in their last three meetings at home. The Quakes most recently took down the SoCal side 3-0 last year at Stanford Stadium on June 29.

RENO 1868 FC UPDATE

Reno 1868 FC blasted Portland Timbers 2 by a score of 7-1 on Saturday evening, behind a brace from Tucker Bone and a pair of assists from Sam Gleadle. The seven goals are the second-most in Reno history, just short of the club-record nine goals against LA in 2017.

The attack started early, with midfielder Tucker Bone recording the second-fastest brace in club history. The early brace was the second only to Dane Kelly, who scored within the first six minutes against Phoenix in 2017. Forwards Corey Hertzog and Foster Langsdorf would then each score a goal to help Reno take a 4-0 advantage into halftime, the most goals in the first half of a game this season and second-most in club history.

After halftime, Reno would add three more goals to its overall score, while Timbers 2 would score their lone goal in the 74th minute. Midfielder Sam Gleadle earned multiple assists for the first time in his career and becomes just the eighth player in club history to earn multiple assists in a single game.

With Saturday's result, Reno moves out of a tie with Sacramento for first place in Group A with 24 points.

Reno will now head to Northern California to face Sacramento on Saturday as they look to avenge two losses to Sacramento this season. Kickoff from Papa Murphy's Park is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.

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