The San Jose Earthquakes fell to the Portland Timbers 1-0 on Sunday night at Providence Park. San Jose played without all three of its Designated Players for the first time this season and held Portland scoreless for 90 minutes, before allowing a goal in stoppage time. The Quakes are now 4-2-4 in their last 10 matches, tied for the fewest losses by any team over their last 10 contests.
Looking to improve on an impressive 3-1-1 record at Avaya Stadium and 4-1-2 overall record at home this season, San Jose will host the Houston Dynamo on Friday, July 10, presented by Meriwest. The nationally televised match will air on UniMas, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF, beginning at 8 p.m.
Last MLS Game
Portland Timbers 1, Earthquakes 0; July 5, 2015; Providence Park in Portland, Ore.
The San Jose Earthquakes fell to the Portland Timbers 1-0 at Providence Park, with the deciding goal coming in the 91st minute. Due to two injuries and a call up to the U.S. National Team, San Jose was forced to play without all three of its Designated Players for the first time this season, including leading scorer and U.S. international forward Chris Wondolowski and midfielder Matias Perez Garcia, who leads the team in assists. The Quakes were also without midfielders Sanna Nyassi and Cordell Cato, who were absent due to yellow card accumulation and a call up to the Trinidad and Tobago National Team, respectively. In the 19th minute, Quakes keeper David Bingham made a clutch save to keep the score level. Sprinting up the left side of the pitch, Portland defender Jorge Villafana pulled the trigger on a left-footed shot near the edge of the penalty area that was seemingly destined for the far post. Bingham lunged to his left and got enough on it to put the ball out of play for a corner kick. Five minutes later, San Jose nearly took a 1-0 lead. Midfielder Shea Salinas looped in a lofting corner kick and forward Mark Sherrod was the first man to it. He headed the ball to the far post, beating the keeper, but was denied by a defender positioned on the goal line. In the 57th minute, midfielder Tommy Thompson created a chance for himself. Dribbling in the right side of the penalty area with several Timbers defenders around him, Thompson snuck a quick shot across his body that slipped past the keeper. However, the ball rolled just wide left of the far post and out for a goal kick. The Timbers broke the deadlock in the 91st minute. Following a free kick, the ball was batted around in front of goal before Quakes midfielder Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi went to clear it. Portland midfielder Jack Jewsbury jumped in front of the clearance attempt and deflected the ball over Bingham and into the net.
MLS Regular Season
San Jose Earthquakes 0-1 Portland Timbers
July 5, 2015 – Providence Park
Attendance: 21,144
Scoring Summary:
POR – Jack Jewsbury (Gaston Fernandez, Diego Valeri) 90+1
Misconduct Summary:
SJ – Clarence Goodson (caution) 51; SJ – Mark Sherrod (caution) 75
PORTLAND TIMBERS:
Adam Larsen Kwarasey, Norberto Paparatto, Liam Ridgewell, Alvas Powell, Jorge Villafana, Diego Valeri, Darlington Nagbe (Gaston Fernandez 84), Dairon Asprilla (Rodney Wallace 73), Will Johnson, Jack Jewsbury, Fanendo Adi (Maximiliano Urruti 79).
SHOTS: 23; SHOTS ON GOAL: 7; SAVES: 2; FOULS: 9; CORNER KICKS: 9; OFFSIDES: 3.
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES:
David Bingham, Marvell Wynne, Victor Bernardez, Clarence Goodson, Jordan Stewart, Fatai Alashe, Tommy Thompson (JJ Koval 89), Shea Salinas, Mark Sherrod (Adam Jahn 76), Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi, Leandro Barrera (Shaun Francis 72).
SHOTS: 7; SHOTS ON GOAL: 2; SAVES: 6; FOULS: 14; CORNER KICKS: 4; OFFSIDES: 3.
OPPONENT INFO
Earthquakes vs. Houston Dynamo
MLS Regular Season:
6-6-1
Home:
4-2-1 (11 GF, 6 GA)
Away:
2-4-0 (6 GF, 10 GA)
Playoffs:
0-0-0;
US Open Cup:
0-0-0
All-Time Scoring:
San Jose – 17, Houston Dynamo – 16
Last Game vs. Dynamo
Earthquakes 1, Houston Dynamo 0; May 5, 2015; BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas
The San Jose Earthquakes used a goal by forward Adam Jahn and a clean sheet to earn three points on the road against the Houston Dynamo. San Jose got on the board in the 54th minute. Midfielder Matias Perez Garcia took a quick free kick, catching several Dynamo defenders off guard. The set piece was driven from the right side of the pitch to the six-yard box and was firmly headed into the back of the net by forward Adam Jahn, marking his first goal since May 8, 2013, against Toronto FC. Just three minutes later, Houston seemed primed to level the score when midfielder Oscar Boniek Garcia drew a penalty. However, Bingham came through in the clutch once again, saving the set piece driven low and to his left by forward Giles Barnes. The Earthquakes continued their excellent run of play defensively for the remainder of the match, preserving the clean sheet and departing BBVA Compass Stadium with three points.
History of the Quakes-Houston Dynamo Rivalry
The history of the Earthquakes-Dynamo rivalry pre-dates their first meeting on the field, as the original San Jose Earthquakes moved to Houston following the 2005 season, with MLS eventually returning to San Jose in 2008 … The first meeting between the two clubs came on May 22, 2008, when the Earthquakes edged the Dynamo, 2-1, at Buck Shaw Stadium on the strength of second-half goals by Kei Kamara and Ivan Guerrero … On Sept. 13, 2008, the Earthquakes and Dynamo battled to the lone tie in the all-time series between the two clubs, a 1-1 draw at Buck Shaw Stadium … Later that season on Oct. 15, the Dynamo handed the Earthquakes a 2-1 defeat at Robertson Stadium … In 2009, the Earthquakes and Dynamo split the season series, with the Earthquakes winning 3-2 at Buck Shaw on March 28, and the Dynamo earning a 3-1 victory on May 23 at Robertson … With a 2-1 triumph over Houston at Robertson on Sept. 5, 2010, San Jose became the first of the two clubs to record a win on the road, as Earthquakes midfielder Khari Stephenson and former forward Geovanni each scored the first goals of their MLS careers … Houston returned the favor with a 1-0 decision at Buck Shaw on Oct. 16, 2010 … On June 4, 2011, San Jose earned a 2-0 home victory, the second-half goals coming from Steven Lenhart and Simon Dawkins … At the end of 2011, the Dynamo produced a come-from-behind 2-1 win in Houston on Sept. 17 … In 2012, the Houston Dynamo picked up a 1-0 victory thanks to a Brian Ching first-half penalty at AT&T Park in San Francisco on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 … Houston won the two team’s first meeting at BBVA Compass Stadium 2-0 on March 30, 2013 thanks to goals from Will Bruin and Giles Barnes … San Jose routed Houston in a 3–0 victory on May 25, 2014 at Buck Shawn Stadium in Santa Clara, CA … With the help of a second half goal by forward Adam Jahn, the Earthquakes defeated the Dynamo 1-0 on May 5, 2015 at BVAA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Earthquakes – Houston Dynamo Connections
Following the 2005 MLS season, the San Jose Earthquakes relocated to Houston as the Houston Dynamo … The Earthquakes (2001, 2003) and Dynamo (2006, 2007) each have a pair of MLS Cup championships, with only D.C. United (4) and the LA Galaxy (4) having earned more MLS titles … Earthquakes head coach Dominic Kinnear coached the Houston Dynamo for 9 seasons … Dynamo assistant coach Wade Barrett played for San Jose from 1998-02, and again in 2005, and still ranks among the club’s all-time leaders in several statistical categories, including fifth in appearances (142) … San Jose forward Chris Wondolowski played for the Dynamo from 2006-09, scoring four goals in 37 games … Houston midfielder Brad Davis played with the Quakes in 2005, scoring two goals and notching eight assists in 18 games, making up the one holdover from the squad that moved from San Jose … Quakes midfielder Tommy Thompson (2013) and Dynamo forward Will Bruin (2008-10) both played at Indiana University … Houston’s Tyler Deric made his MLS debut with Houston vs. San Jose on Oct. 16, 2010, making three saves to post his first career shutout and the first in league play for the Dynamo since July 10, 2010, breaking a streak of 12 games without a shutout … Houston’s Ricardo Clark was a member of the Earthquakes in 2005, appearing in 30 games, starting all but two of the appearances, and scored three goals … Quakes defender Victor Bernardez and Houston midfielder Oscar Boniek Garcia will both be representing Honduras in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil … Quakes forward Mike Fucito and Houston defender David Horst were teammates with the Portland Timbers in 2012 … Quakes defender Clarence Goodson and Houston midfielder Brad Davis were teammates with the Dallas Burn in 2004 … Dynamo forward Giles Barnes and Quakes midfielder Jordan Stewart are both from England.
EARTHQUAKES IN THE COMMUNITY
Story Time with the Quakes
Who:
Earthquakes midfielder Tommy Thompson
What:
Reading stories to children and signing autographs
Where:
Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library – 921 S 1st St, San Jose, CA
When:
Tuesday, July 7 at 6 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
Finding Consistency
The Earthquakes have sent out the same starting back line [Marvell Wynne, Victor Bernardez, Clarence Goodson, Jordan Stewart] and goalkeeper [David Bingham] in each of the past nine matches, going 4-2-3 over that span. The club has allowed more than one goal just once in those matches and has had four clean sheets.
Wondolowski Scores for U.S. in Gold Cup Tune-up Against Guatemala
Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski scored his 10th goal for the United States on July 3 in a friendly match against Guatemala in Nashville in a 4-0 victory. Wondolowski is one of 23 players selected by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann to represent the United States at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Wondolowski was part of the U.S. Gold Cup roster that won the previous tournament in 2013, finishing with a perfect 6-0-0 record. Wondolowski scored five goals, including a first-half hat trick in their opening match against Belize, to tie for the tournament’s Golden Boot. He also made three appearances and one start for the U.S. during their run to the Gold Cup Final in 2011. The U.S. faces Honduras (July 7), Haiti (July 10) and Panama (July 13) in group play.
Three Straight Over Houston?
The Quakes are currently riding a two-game winning streak over Houston, including a 1-0 victory at BBVA Compass Stadium earlier this season. Forward Adam Jahn headed home the game-winning goal off a Matias Perez Garcia free kick in that game.
First Start of Season
Earthquakes midfielder Leandro Barrera made his first regular season start with San Jose against Portland on July 5. Barrera played 72 minutes, his most since October 26, 2014 as a member of the now-defunct Chivas USA.
Midfield Magician
Quakes midfielder Matias Perez Garcia has registered six assists in his last seven MLS matches and San Jose has gone undefeated in those seven contests (4-0-3). In the process, he has boosted his game-winning assist total to four, the most in Major League Soccer. The club is also 4–0 this year when MPG records an assist or scores [at HOU (5/5); vs. CLB (5/16); at SEA (6/20); vs. LA (6/27)].
Strong Form
While San Jose is currently sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference, numerous factors suggest they have been better than the table indicates. The Earthquakes have played fewer matches than all but one team currently ahead of them in the WC playoff race, including having multiple games in hand on four of the six clubs they’re chasing. San Jose has also played 10 of their 17 matches thus far on the road. The Quakes are on a hot streak that dates back to May 1, with the club going 4-2-4 over the last 10 games.
Tough to Break Down at Avaya
The Quakes have not allowed a goal in the last three MLS matches at Avaya Stadium [vs. VAN (4/11); vs. CLB (5/16); vs. DAL (6/7)], a scoreless streak currently at 316 minutes. The team hasn’t allowed a goal at their new home since the first half against Real Salt Lake on April 5.
Undefeated Streak at Home
The San Jose Earthquakes are 4-1-2 at home this season and are currently riding a five-game unbeaten streak at home in league play, with three of those games being played at Avaya Stadium, one at Levi’s® Stadium and one at Stanford Stadium.
Stingy Defense
The San Jose Earthquakes have held their opponents to one or fewer goals in 13 of their 17 matches this season, including nine of the last 10. They have also kept clean sheets in four of the past nine games.
Quakes Among MLS Leaders
Currently, several Earthquakes rank near or at the top of numerous statistical categories. Among them are:
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Matias Perez Garcia – 4 game-winning assists (first in MLS)
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Matias Perez Garcia – 6 assists (tied for fourth in MLS)
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Matias Perez Garcia – 70 corner kicks (second in MLS)
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Matias Perez Garcia – 44 fouls suffered (tied for second in MLS)
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David Bingham – 60 saves (fourth in MLS)
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David Bingham – 76.9 save pct. (tied for fourth in MLS)
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David Bingham – 5 shutouts (tied for seventh in MLS)
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Chris Wondolowski – 9 goals (tied for second in MLS)
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Chris Wondolowski – 50 shots (tied for sixth in MLS)
Greatest Six-Year Span in MLS History
Including nine goals so far this year, Chris Wondolowski has tallied 95 goals since the start of the 2010 season, the most by any player over a six-year span in MLS history. Wondolowski still has the remainder of this season to add to his league record. Only three other players ever registered more than 80 goals in a six-year span – Taylor Twellman (91 from 2002-07), Roy Lassiter (88 from 1996-01) and Carlos Ruiz (81 from 2002-07).
MLS Goals Since 2010
Chris Wondolowski has been by far the league’s most efficient striker since 2010, leading the league in goals during that time span:
1. Chris Wondolowski - 95 goals
2. Alvaro Saborio - 63
3. Robbie Keane - 59
4. Thierry Henry - 51
5. Kei Kamara - 49
6. Landon Donovan - 48
7. Sebastian Le Toux - 47
8. Fabian Espindola - 46
9. Dwayne De Rosario - 42
10. Dominic Oduro - 40
Kinnear Can Keep a Lead
Teams under head coach Dominic Kinnear are 122-10-43 when scoring first, a .820 winning percentage. As head coach of the Earthquakes, Kinnear has only lost one game when his team scored first, a 26-1-8 record overall.
Halftime Success
Since the beginning of the 2000 season, the Quakes are 108-3-23 when leading at the half, including a 4-0-2 mark so far in 2015. They were 6-0-2 in 2014, 6-0-3 in 2013 and an impressive 12-0-1 in 2012, with the only draw coming against Portland on Oct. 27 at JELD-WEN Field. In 2011, the club was 4-2-2, 7-0-2 in 2010, 4-0-3 in 2009, 6-1-0 in 2008, 7-0-3 in 2005, 7-0-1 in 2004 and 8-0-1 in 2003. Despite holding a 1-0 halftime lead on May 10, 2008, vs. Columbus, the Quakes were edged by the final score of 3-2. That game marked the team’s first loss since 1999 when holding a halftime advantage.
Making the First One Count
The Earthquakes are 106-12-31 since 2001 when scoring the first goal. The club is 4-0-1 so far in 2015, after going 5-1-4 in 2014. They were 11-1-3 when scoring first in 2013. In 2012, San Jose was 14-2-2, their two losses coming at Vancouver (2-1) on May 5 and at Montreal (3-1) on Aug. 18. The club was 7-4-5 in 2011, 12-0-2 in 2010, 6-1-5 in 2009 and 8-1-3 in 2008. Prior to 2010, San Jose also went undefeated in 2001 (13-0-2), 2003 (11-0-1) and 2005 (14-0-5) when scoring first. The Earthquakes were 12-2-0 in 2002 when finding the back of the net first, only giving up leads two times in losing 2-1 at the LA Galaxy on July 4, and falling at Kansas City by the same score on July 27. In 2004, the Quakes went 8-1-1 when scoring first, the best mark in MLS. The Quakes surrendered a 1-0 advantage and dropped a 2-1 decision at the LA Galaxy on July 4, 2004, losing for just the first time since July 27, 2002, when striking first. The Quakes are also impressive in the playoffs when scoring first, posting an 8-0-1 record all-time.
International Champions Cup Match Against Manchester United Moved to Avaya Stadium
The San Jose Earthquakes announced that their match against Manchester United on July 21 as part of the International Champions Cup North America Presented by Guinness has been moved to Avaya Stadium. The match, originally slated to be played at Cal Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, pits San Jose against one of the world's most well known clubs at the Quakes new venue. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. PT. Tickets can be purchased at sjearthquakes.com, at the Earthquakes' Front Office at 1123 Coleman Ave or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.
San Jose Earthquakes to Host Fourth Annual Wine and Dine Event on August 29
The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club will host its Wine and Dine with the Earthquakes event on Sunday, August 29 at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga. The event will be held for the fourth-consecutive year and for the first time at The Mountain Winery. Guests will enjoy tasting The Mountain Winery’s red and white wines, while mingling with Earthquakes players, coaches and front office staff at the VIP Redwood Deck and Vista Point. They will also experience the irresistible charm of the winery as well as the picturesque views the winery offers. The event will feature a buffet dinner on the Chateau Deck, live auction, and raffle. All proceeds raised will go to the San Jose Earthquakes 501(c)(3) non-profit, the San Jose Earthquakes Community Fund.
Avaya Stadium to Host World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
USA Rugby and the San Jose Earthquakes announced that Avaya Stadium will play host to a World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup double-header on Saturday, July 18. The Pacific Nations Cup – a World Rugby tournament designed to expose Pacific Rim teams and players to a greater number of international test matches – features Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, and USA. Avaya Stadium will host two PNC matches July 18, Canada vs. Japan and the USA Men’s Eagles vs. Samoa. Tickets for the matches held at Avaya Stadium will be released mid-March. Notifications on ticket release dates and pre-sale access to tickets for the U.S.-based 2015 PNC matches will be provided to those on the USA Rugby Ticket Pre-Sale List, for which fans can sign up here: www.usarugby.org/tickets.
ACADEMY NOTES
The Earthquakes U-18 Academy will battle the defending champions PDA (N.J.) at San Jose State University, tomorrow, July 7, beginning at 4 p.m. The winner will travel to the StubHub Center, home of the LA Galaxy in Carson, California, for the semifinals of the U-18 championships. The Earthquakes are looking to become only the second MLS Academy to win the U-18 tournament.
