The San Jose Earthquakes fell to the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Friday night at Avaya Stadium. Forward Quincy Amarikwa made his first appearance with San Jose since being acquired via trade with the Chicago Fire, starting and playing 84 minutes.
The Earthquakes play two games in a four-day span this week. In their first match, San Jose will face off against Club America tomorrow, July 14, as part of the International Champions Cup North America Presented by Guinness. The match will be broadcast live on FOX Sports 1, beginning at 7:30 p.m. PT. The Earthquakes will then travel to the StubHub Center in Carson, California to battle the LA Galaxy on Friday, July 17, beginning at 8 p.m. PT. The match will be broadcast live on UniMas, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF.
Last MLS Game
Earthquakes 0, Houston Dynamo 2; July 10, 2015; Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California
The San Jose Earthquakes fell to the Houston Dynamo 2-0 at Avaya Stadium. Forward Quincy Amarikwa made his first appearance with San Jose since being acquired in a trade with the Chicago Fire, starting and playing 84 minutes, while Designated Player Matias Perez Garcia returned from his one-game absence due to injury. Houston took a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute. Midfielder Alexander Lopez whipped in an in-swinging cross and midfielder Ricardo Clark’s diving header got past Quakes keeper David Bingham and into the back of the net. In the 21st minute, Quakes midfielder Fatai Alashe played the ball off his chest and ripped a volley from 25 yards out, forcing keeper Tyler Deric to make an uncomfortable save and knock the ball out for a corner kick. In the 32nd minute, San Jose was awarded an indirect free kick inside the penalty area. Defender Victor Bernardez received a quick pass and blasted a shot that beat the keeper, but smacked the woodwork, causing a scramble in front of net. The loose ball was eventually cleared to safety. Houston doubled their lead in the 81st minute. Dynamo midfielder Leonel Miranda intercepted a back pass to the keeper and fed forward Will Bruin across the box, who slotted his shot into the empty net.
MLS Regular Season
San Jose Earthquakes 0-2 Houston Dynamo
July 10, 2015 – Avaya Stadium
Attendance: 18,000
Scoring Summary:
HOU – Ricardo Clark (Alexander Lopez) 10; HOU – Will Bruin (Leonel Miranda) 81.
Misconduct Summary:
HOU – Tyler Deric (caution) 31; HOU – DaMarcus Beasley (caution) 37; HOU – Raul Rodriguez (caution) 45+1; HOU – Nathan Sturgis (caution) 45+2.
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES:
David Bingham, Marvell Wynne, Victor Bernardez, Clarence Goodson, Shaun Francis, Fatai Alashe, Sanna Nyassi, Tommy Thompson, Matias Perez Garcia (Mark Sherrod 68), Shea Salinas (Leandro Barrera 79), Quincy Amarikwa (Mike Fucito 84).
SHOTS: 14; SHOTS ON GOAL: 3; SAVES: 5; FOULS: 14; CORNER KICKS: 7; OFFSIDES: 4.
HOUSTON DYNAMO:
Tyler Deric, Kofi Sarkodie, David Horst, Raul Rodriguez, Ricardo Clark, Nathan Sturgis, Alex (Leonel Miranda 70), Alexander Lopez (Rasheed Olabiyi 79), Brad Davis, Will Bruin (Mauro Manotas 90+1).
SHOTS: 8; SHOTS ON GOAL: 4; SAVES: 3; FOULS: 13; CORNER KICKS: 2; OFFSIDES: 1.
OPPONENT INFORMATION
Earthquakes vs. Club America
Club America Roster
Goalkeepers (3):
Hugo Gonzalez, Jonathan Leon, Luis Pineda
Defenders (10):
Bryan Colula, Jonathan Sanchez, Pablo Cesar Aguilar, Gil Buron, Paolo Goltz, Rodrigo Gonzalez, Osmar Mares, Erik Pimentel, Miguel Samudio, Jesus Veyna
Midfielders (7):
Michael Arroyo, Jose Daniel Guerrero, Osvaldo Martinez, Francisco Rivera, Sergio Rodriguez, Rubens Sambueza, Daniel Vazquez, Javier Guemez, Carlos Rosel
Forwards (7):
Adrian Marin, Andres Andrade, Dario Benedetto, Alfonso Sanchez, Diego Pineda, Alejandro Diaz, Carlos Darwin Quintero, Jonh Gonzalez
Club America Scouting Report
Club America plays in Liga MX, the top professional league in Mexico. In 2015, Las Aguilas finished second in the league with a record of 8-5-4 and were led offensively by forwards Dario Benedetto and Oribe Peralta, who each tallied a team-high six goals. In 2015 International Champions Cup play, Club America is coming off a 2-1 loss to the LA Galaxy on Saturday, July 11. Club America forward Carlos Darwin Quintero scored the team’s lone goal. Club America is one of the most storied clubs in Liga MX history, having won a record 12 Liga MX titles, and have lifted the trophy as recently as 2014. They have also won 11 CONCACAF Champions Cups and five Copa Mexico Cups. Club America is based in Mexico City, Mexico.
Club America’s Last ICC Game
Club America 1, LA Galaxy 2; July 11, 2015; StubHub Center in Carson, California
Club America fell to the LA Galaxy 2-1 on Saturday, July 11 at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. Club America forward Carlos Darwin Quintero scored the games first goal in the 7th minute after firing a shot through the legs of LA goalkeeper Brian Rowe. LA forward Robbie Keane pulled the Galaxy level in the 45th minute after catching Club America goalkeeper Hugo Gonzalez out of position. LA forward Alan Gordon scored the scored the game-winning goal for the Galaxy in the 80th minute.
OPPONENT INFORMATION
Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy
MLS Regular Season:
19-27-12
Home:
14-10-7 (46 GF, 40 GA)
Away:
5-17-5 (32 GF, 50 GA)
Shootout (1996-99):
1-4;
Overtime (2000-03):
0-0-4
Playoffs:
4-5-1;
US Open Cup:
0-5-0
All-Time Scoring:
San Jose – 78, LA Galaxy – 90
Last Game vs. LA Galaxy
Earthquakes 3, LA Galaxy 1; June 27, 2015; Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California
The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the LA Galaxy 3-1 in the 2015 California Clasico at Stanford Stadium in front of a sellout crowd of 50,422. The fourth-consecutive sellout at Stanford was also the largest crowd in the history of the California Clasico. San Jose improved to 4-1-4 in their last nine matches and 4-1-2 overall at home this season. San Jose nearly opened the scoring in the first minute of the match. Midfielder Matias Perez Garcia whipped in a corner kick and the ball found its way inside the six-yard box. Forward Chris Wondolowski was one of several Quakes around the ball and attempted to volley it past Galaxy keeper Jaime Penedo, but his shot was blocked by a last-ditch effort by the goalkeeper. The Galaxy took a 1-0 lead on the right foot of Juninho in the 19th minute. A loose ball rolled out to Juninho about 30 yards from goal and he ripped a one-timed shot that dipped towards the bottom-left corner of the net. Quakes keeper David Bingham lunged to his left, but couldn’t get enough on it to keep it out. San Jose leveled the score line in the 28th minute. Perez Garcia held the ball near the edge of the penalty area and lost his defender with some nifty footwork. After creating space for himself, Perez Garcia played a ball across the box about waist high and Wondolowski volleyed a rocket past Penedo. It marked Wondolowski’s Western Conference-leading ninth goal of the season and Perez Garcia’s fifth assist. The Quakes took the lead in the 53rd minute. Perez Garcia drove an in-swinging corner kick into the box and defender Clarence Goodson beat his man to the near post and headed it into the back of the net. It marked Goodson’s first MLS goal since August 11, 2007 and his first as a member of the Earthquakes. It also marked Perez Garcia’s second assist of the match. San Jose doubled their advantage in 72nd minute. Second-half substitute midfielder Cordell Cato received a pass from midfielder Shea Salinas in the penalty area and proceeded to dribble around multiple defenders before driving a low left-footed strike past Penedo. It marked Cato’s first goal of the year and first since September 7, 2014
History of Quakes – LA Galaxy Rivalry
As the two original MLS teams in California, the Earthquakes (then known as the Clash) and the Galaxy met for the first time on April 28, 1996, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. … In front of a crowd of 40,347, the Clash fell to the Galaxy, 2-1 … From 1996-2005, the in-state rivals matched up more than any other teams in the league … Along with playing each other 58 times in the regular season, the Quakes and the Galaxy have also faced off 10 times in the postseason and five times in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup … The teams squared off in the playoffs in 1996, 2003 and 2005, as well as the 2001 MLS Cup … The Galaxy captured the 1996 conference semifinal series, two games to one, taking the final two contests at the Rose Bowl by identical scores of 2-0 … In 2001, the sides met in the MLS Cup, with the Quakes producing a come-from-behind 2-1 triumph at Columbus Crew Stadium as Dwayne De Rosario scored the winner in overtime … The 2003 Western Conference Semifinal series produced one of the most memorable games in league history … After dropping the road leg of a two-game set, 2-0, San Jose fell behind by that same score after just 13 minutes of the home return to trail the series, 4-0 on aggregate … The Quakes responded with a four-goal explosion in regulation to level the aggregate, 4-4, getting the fourth from Chris Ronér in the 90th minute just moments after he had come into the game … Fellow second-half substitute Rodrigo Faria then struck six minutes into sudden-death overtime to send San Jose to the Western Conference Finals, and ultimately its second MLS Cup … In 2005, having lost the first leg of the Western Conference Semifinals, 3-1, at The Home Depot Center, the Quakes needed another two-goal comeback to win the series … After going up 1-0 on a Brian Ching goal in Game 2 on Oct. 29, 2005, Ned Grabavoy scored for the Galaxy to end the Quakes’ hopes … That match marked the Quakes’ final game before the team was relocated to Houston on Dec. 15, 2005 … Since the Earthquakes rejoined MLS in 2008, the teams have met 11 times … San Jose has gone 4-4-3 during that stretch, including a 1-0 win in front of what was then a stadium-record crowd of 10,799 at Buck Shaw Stadium on Aug. 21, 2010, thanks to a fourth-minute goal by Chris Wondolowski … The sides played to a scoreless draw in front of a new Buck Shaw record crowd of 10,872 in last year’s first meeting on June 25, with the Quakes unable to find a goal despite out-shooting the Galaxy, 25-8, and playing with a man advantage for 47 minutes … The return fixture in Carson resulted in a 2-0 victory for LA as Robbie Keane scored the winner on his MLS debut … The Earthquakes were 2-0-1 against the Galaxy in 2012, rallying from two-goal deficits to knock off their Southern California rival on May 23, 3-2, at The Home Depot Center and June 30, 4-3, in front of 50,391 at Stanford Stadium … San Jose again came from behind in their final regular season meeting of 2012, equalizing a pair of one-goal deficits for a 2-2 draw at Buck Shaw Stadium … After defeating the Galaxy 1-0 in the first leg of Western Conference Semifinals, the Quakes dropped the second match at Buck Shaw Stadium 3-1 and were eliminated from the postseason … The 2013 California Clasico got off to a lively start as the Earthquakes rallied from a 2-1 deficit while playing a man down with goals from Shea Salinas and Alan Gordon in second-half stoppage time, making San Jose the first team in league history to accomplish that feat … The Galaxy won the two teams’ next meeting in 2013 with a 3-0 rout on Aug. 31 at the StubHub Center thanks to a goal from Landon Donovan and a brace by Robbie Keane … The Earthquakes dropped a 1-0 decision to the Galaxy in their first meeting of 2014, a match that drew a sold-out crowd of 50,006 … Newly signed designated player Matias Perez Garcia and U.S. National Team forward Chris Wondolowski both scored in the first half to help the Earthquakes earn a valuable road point with a 2-2 draw against the LA Galaxy at the StubHub Center … In their third meeting of 2014, the Earthquakes tied the LA Galaxy 1-1 at Buck Shaw Stadium on September 14, thanks to a second half goal from Quakes forward Chris Wondolowski … In their first regular season meeting of 2015, the San Jose Earthquakes defeated the LA Galaxy 3-1 in the California Clasico at Stanford Stadium in front of a sellout crowd of 50,422 … The Quakes fell to the Galaxy 1-0 in the Round of 16 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Avaya Stadium on July 1, 2015.
Earthquakes-LA Galaxy Connections
Galaxy forward Alan Gordon played for the Quakes from 2011-14, scoring 18 goals in 64 games … Gordon also played on Toronto FC with Earthquakes defender Ty Harden (2011) … Quakes assistant coach Ian Russell played in three games for the Galaxy in 2007 … Galaxy defender Todd Dunivant was San Jose’s first-round selection in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft and played 46 games for the Earthquakes from 2003-04, producing one goal and six assists … Dunivant (1999-2002) and Earthquakes forward Adam Jahn (2009-12) both attended Stanford … Galaxy technical director Jovan Kirovski played in nine matches for the Quakes in 2008 … Galaxy midfielder Robbie Rogers was teammates with Quakes forward Steven Lenhart and defender Shaun Francis on the Columbus Crew from 2008-10 and 2010-2011, respectively … Galaxy defenders A.J. DeLaGarza (2005-08) and Omar Gonzalez (2006-08) and midfielder Robbie Rogers (2005) and Quakes defender Clarence Goodson (2000-03) played at the University of Maryland … Galaxy defender Tommy Meyer (2008-2011) and Quakes midfielder Tommy Thompson (2013) both played at the University of Indiana … Galaxy goalkeeper Brian Perk at Quakes midfielder Shea Salinas were teammates with the Philadelphia Union in 2010 … Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski and LA Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez represented the United States at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil … Earthquakes defender Marvell Wynne and the Galaxy’s forward Edson Buddle and defender Todd Dunivant all played together with Toronto FC (2007) and the Colorado Rapids (2013-2014) … Quakes defender Ty Harden played for the Galaxy in 2007… Galaxy defender Dan Gargan played eight games and recorded one assist for the Earthquakes (2013) … LA Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget was born in the Bay Area (San Francisco) … Galaxy forward Bradford Jamieson IV played alongside Quakes midfielder Tommy Thompson for the U.S. at the 2015 U-20 FIFA World Cup in New Zealand.
EARTHQUAKES IN THE COMMUNITY
Every Save Makes a Difference
Who:
EMQ FamiliesFirst
What:
Donating $2,500 worth of soccer equipment
Where:
Avaya Stadium - 1123 Coleman Ave., San Jose, CA
When:
Thursday, July 16
Player Appearance
Who:
Player TBD
What:
Signing autographs and taking photos with fans
Where:
Weatherford BMW of Berkeley – 735 Ashby Ave., Berkeley, CA
When:
Friday, July 17 at 2 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
Internationally Recognized Defense
Since 2004, the Earthquakes have only allowed more than one goal to an international opponent once [T 2-2 vs. Swansea City on 7/31/2012].
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 nine of the past 10 matches, going 4-2-3 in those games. The club has allowed more than one goal just once in those nine matches and has kept four clean sheets.
Midfield Magician
Quakes midfielder Matias Perez Garcia has registered six assists in his last eight MLS matches and San Jose has only lost once in those eight contests (4-1-3). In the process, he has boosted his game-winning assist total to four, tied for 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 18 matches thus far on the road.
Tough to Break Down at Avaya
The Quakes have only allowed two goals in the last four MLS matches at Avaya Stadium [vs. VAN (4/11); vs. CLB (5/16); vs. DAL (6/7); vs. HOU (7/10)].
Stingy Defense
The San Jose Earthquakes have held their opponents to one or fewer goals in 13 of their 18 matches this season, including nine of the last 11. They have also kept clean sheets in four of the past 10 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 (t-1st in MLS)
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Matias Perez Garcia – 6 assists (t-5th in MLS)
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Matias Perez Garcia – 75 corner kicks (2nd in MLS)
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Matias Perez Garcia – 49 fouls suffered (2nd in MLS)
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David Bingham – 65 saves (2nd in MLS)
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David Bingham – 75.6 save pct. (6th in MLS)
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David Bingham – 5 shutouts (t-8th in MLS)
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Chris Wondolowski – 9 goals (t-4th in MLS)
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Chris Wondolowski – 50 shots (t-6th 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 punched their ticket to the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Semifinals after defeating the defending champions, Players Development Academy (PDA), 3-0 Tuesday night at San Jose State. The Quakes were led by goals from Amir Bashti, Yousef Diyab and Rory Birse. San Jose’s next match is on Thursday, July 16 against Real Salt Lake (AZ) at the StubHub Center. The Earthquakes are looking to become only the second MLS Academy to win the U-18 tournament.
