The San Jose Earthquakes head north of the border for their first of two matchups this season against Western Conference foes Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Friday, August 12. The match kicks off at 8 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on UniMas, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF.
Last Friday, Aug. 5, San Jose extended their unbeaten streak to four games with a scoreless draw against Eastern Conference leaders New York City FC at Avaya Stadium. Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham earned his fifth shutout of the season to help the home team capture a point. Newly acquired midfielder Darwin Ceren made his Quakes debut in the match, entering as a substitute in the 82nd minute.
OPPONENT INFORMATION
Earthquakes vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC All-Time
MLS Regular Season: 2-6-6
Home: 2-0-5 (8 GF, 5 GA)
Away: 0-6-1 (6 GF, 15 GA)
Playoffs: 0-0-0; US Open Cup: 0-0-0
All-Time Scoring: San Jose – 14, Vancouver – 20
Last Game vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Earthquakes 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1; October 3, 2015; Avaya Stadium, San Jose, California
The San Jose Earthquakes used a second-half goal from forward Chris Wondolowski to earn a vital point against Vancouver Whitecaps FC in a 1-1 draw at Avaya Stadium. In the 21st minute, midfielder Shea Salinas created a chance for San Jose with a strong individual effort. After receiving a pass on the left flank, Salinas took on two defenders before slotting a pass in front of keeper David Ousted. The ball rolled all the way through the box just yards from net, but did not connect with any oncoming attackers. Vancouver took a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute. After a scrum in front of net, a clearance attempt by Quakes defender Shaun Francis bounced off of Cristian Techera and looped over keeper David Bingham’s outstretched arms. San Jose drew level in the 62nd minute. Defender Marvell Wynne played a through ball to midfielder Cordell Cato, who outran his defender to the ball. Cato had a shot, which was saved by keeper David Ousted, but the loose ball fell dangerously in front of goal. Wondolowski was the first man to it and calmly slotted the rebound home. It marked Wondolowski’s 16th goal of the season and 109th of his career, and he moved into sole possession of fifth place on the league’s all-time scoring leaderboard. Wondolowski’s 10th goal against Vancouver is the most among all players since the club entered MLS play in 2011. As San Jose pushed for the game winner, a stoppage-time turnover led to a breakaway for Whitecaps FC. However, Bingham rushed out to clean up a heavy touch and secure a huge point for the home side.
History of the Quakes – Vancouver Whitecaps FC Rivalry
The Quakes and Vancouver Whitecaps FC drew in each of their first two all-time meetings in 2011 … The teams tied 1-1 at Empire Field in Vancouver on May 11 as Chris Wondolowski scored a 39th-minute goal on a back-heeled flick that earned MLS Goal of the Week consideration, with Ryan Johnson assisting … The ‘Caps equalized in second-half stoppage time when Davide Chiumiento scored for a share of the points … The return fixture inside Buck Shaw Stadium on July 20 ended in a 2-2 tie with dueling braces by Wondolowski and Vancouver’s Eric Hassli as San Jose was unable to hold on to a pair of one-goal leads … In the first of three meetings in 2012 back on April 7 at Buck Shaw, the ‘Caps took a 1-0 lead early in the second half through a Sebastien Le Toux strike, only to see the Quakes storm back for three goals within a 10-minute span from the 68th to the 78th … Wondolowski tallied two more around what proved to be a game-winning header from second-half substitute Alan Gordon in the 72nd from a Ramiro Corrales cross … In the second meeting of the 2012 season at BC Place in Vancouver on May 5, the Whitecaps came out victorious off a stoppage time goal from forward Eric Hassli. Wondolowski opened the scoring in the 15th minute off a Marvin Chavez cross, but Vancouver answered with a goal from Gershon Koffie shortly before halftime … Vancouver Whitecaps FC won 2-1 at B.C. Place in the final matchup of 2012 between the two teams thanks to a Barry Robson 61st minute penalty kick. Whitecaps FC Dane Richards opened the scoring just 20 minutes into the match. Earthquakes Alan Gordon knotted the score at 1-1 just seven minutes before halftime with a header into the back post … The two sides drew 1-1 in their first meeting of 2013 with Chris Wondolowski and Corey Hertzog scoring goals at Buck Shaw Stadium … Vancouver won their next match of the campaign 2-0 at BC Place … The two teams drew 0-0 in their final meeting of the season on Sept. 14, 2013 at Buck Shaw Stadium … Chris Wondolowski scored twice to rally the San Jose Earthquakes to within one goal of their hosts, but Vancouver Whitecaps FC ultimately took the win 3-2 at a sold-out BC Place on May 3, 2014 … The San Jose Earthquakes fell 2-0 against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 at BC Place … The Quakes tied Whitecaps FC 0-0 in San Jose’s final game at Buck Shaw Stadium on October 18, 2014 … San Jose defeated Vancouver 1-0 in the first-ever night match at Avaya Stadium on April 11, 2015 … Vancouver was able to take the second meeting of the 2015 season, defeating the Earthquakes 3-1 at BC Place in Vancouver on July 26 … San Jose drew 1-1 against Vancouver in their final matchup of 2015 thanks to a late goal by forward Chris Wondolowski.
Earthquakes – Vancouver Whitecaps FC Connections
Earthquakes midfielder Shea Salinas played for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2011 after being selected by the club during the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft … Salinas was traded from Vancouver to San Jose on Nov. 30, 2011, in exchange for allocation money … Salinas and Vancouver defender Jordan Harvey played together with the Philadelphia Union in 2010 … Harvey (2002-2005) along with Quakes forward Chad Barrett (2003-04) and defender Marvell Wynne (2004-05) all played collegiately for UCLA … NBA All-Star Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns, a member of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC ownership group, played basketball at Santa Clara University … Whitecaps FC forward/midfielder Erik Hurtado attended Santa Clara University where he was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year in 2012 … San Jose defender Jordan Stewart, midfielder Simon Dawkins as well as Whitecaps FC defender Sam Adekugbe and forward/midfielder Giles Barnes both were all born in England … Barnes and Quakes defender Kofi Sarkodie were teammates on the Houston Dynamo from 2012-15 … Quakes defender Victor Bernardez and Vancouver midfielder Deybi Flores both are from Honduras … San Jose defender Andres Imperiale and Whitecaps midfielder Matias Laba were both born in Argentina … Quakes defender Shaun Francis and forward Quincy Amarikwa, as well as Whitecaps FC goalkeeper Paolo Tornaghi all played together on the Chicago Fire during the 2013 season … Vancouver defender Christian Dean’s hometown is East Palo Alto, Calif. … Dean along with Whitecaps midfielder and Palo Alto native Andrew Jacobson, as well as San Jose goalkeeper David Bingham all played at UC Berkeley … Quakes midfielders Anibal Godoy and Alberto Quintero, as well as Whitecaps FC forward Blas Perez, are all from Panama City, Panama and played on the Panamanian National Team together.
EARTHQUAKES IN THE COMMUNITY
Modelo Celebrity Bartending
Who: Earthquakes goalkeeper Bryan Meredith
What: Celebrity Bartending and Quakes viewing party for Earthquakes vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Where: Almaden Britannia Arms; 5027 Almaden Expwy, San Jose, CA 95118
When: Friday, Aug. 12 7:30-9 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
Heading North of the Border
Friday’s match marks the first for the Earthquakes in Canada this season. The Quakes captured a victory in their only game so far this season against a Canadian foe, beating Toronto FC 2-1 at Avaya Stadium on July 16.
Searching for First Road Win
The Quakes are searching for their first road win ever against Vancouver, where they are 0-6-1 all time. San Jose’s only road draw against the club came on May 11, 2011 at Empire Field.
Wondo Leads the Pack
Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski has scored 10 goals against Vancouver in his career, which sits atop the all-time leaderboard. No other player in MLS history has scored more than five goals against the club.
Undefeated in Four
The Quakes four-game unbeaten streak is tied for the third longest active in the league, trailing only the LA Galaxy (eight) and New York Red Bulls (six).
Prime Opportunity
With a win against Vancouver, San Jose would move ahead of Whitecaps FC in the standings and closer to playoff contention with 31 points.
A Fresh Face
New acquisition Darwin Ceren made his San Jose debut against NYCFC on Aug. 5, replacing Fatai Alashe in the 82nd minute.
Cato Reaches Personal Milestone
Cordell Cato started and played 90 minutes for the fifth consecutive match on Friday against NYCFC, a new personal record. The Quakes midfielder also eclipsed 5,000 career minutes in the scoreless draw vs. NYCFC.
Bingham Dominates at Home
Quakes keeper David Bingham recorded his fifth shutout of the season and 17th in his last 51 starts in the scoreless draw against NYCFC.
Playing Smart
Last Friday, no Quakes players received a yellow or red card for the third time in their last seven games after doing so in just one of their first 15 matches.
Closing in on 50
Earthquakes midfielder Cordell Cato and defender Shaun Francis each currently have 49 career starts with the club and would reach 50 the next time they’re selected for the starting XI.
No More Than One
The Earthquakes have held opponents to no more than one goal in 17 of their 22 matches this season, including 11 of their last 12.
On the Leaderboard
Among the Earthquakes that rank near the top in various statistical categories in MLS are:
- Chris Wondolowski – 9 goals (t-10th in MLS)
- Chris Wondolowski – 0.50 goals per game average (t-9th in MLS)
- David Bingham – 75.5 saves percentage (5th in MLS)
- David Bingham – 71 saves (t-6th in MLS)
- David Bingham – 5 shutouts (t-8th in MLS)
- David Bingham – 1.09 goals against average (t-6th in MLS)
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 – 111 goals
2. Robbie Keane – 80
3. Alvaro Saborio – 71
4. Kei Kamara – 68
5. Bradley Wright-Phillips – 57
6. Sebastien Le Toux – 55
7. Fabian Espindola – 54
8. Thierry Henry – 51
T9. Dominic Oduro – 50
T9. Will Bruin – 50
Wondolowski Continues To Climb All-Time MLS Goals List
Chris Wondolowski knows how to find the back of the net. Here are the top-10 all-time goal scorers in MLS history:
1. Landon Donovan – 144 in 334 games
2. Jeff Cunningham – 134 in 365 games
3. Jaime Moreno – 133 in 340 games
4. Chris Wondolowski – 118 in 247 games
5. Ante Razov – 114 in 262 games
6. Jason Kreis – 108 in 305 games
7. Dwayne De Rosario – 104 in 343 games
8. Taylor Twellman – 101 in 174 games
9. Edson Buddle – 100 in 304 games
T10. Roy Lassiter – 88 in 179 games
T10. Carlos Ruiz – 88 in 182 games
Wondolowski Near Top Of MLS All-Time Game-Winning Goals List
Chris Wondolowski has a flair for game-winning goals. Here are the top-five game-winning goal scorers in MLS history:
1. Landon Donovan – 41 in 334 games
2. Jeff Cunningham – 40 in 365 games
3. Chris Wondolowski – 38 in 247 games
4. Ante Razov – 33 in 262 games
5. Jason Kreis – 31 in 305 games
Road Goals Leaderboard
Here are the top-five goal scorers on the road in MLS history:
1. Landon Donovan – 62
2. Chris Wondolowski – 60
3.Jeff Cunningham – 57
4. Ante Razov – 54
5. Jaime Moreno – 50
Goals for One Club
Here are the top-five goal scorers with a single club in MLS history:
1. Jaime Moreno, DC – 131
2. Chris Wondolowski, SJ – 114
3.Landon Donovan, LA – 112
4. Taylor Twellman, NE – 101
5. Jason Kreis, DAL – 91
Earthquakes Acquire Darwin Ceren in Trade with Orlando City SC
The San Jose Earthquakes announced on Aug. 3 that the club acquired El Salvador National Team captain Darwin Ceren (sair-REN) and salary budget space to sign a season-ending injury replacement from Orlando City SC in exchange for Matias Perez Garcia and an international roster slot through the end of the 2016 season.
