The Earthquakes look to add to their 11-game unbeaten streak at Avaya Stadium with a clash against FC Dallas on Saturday, May 28, presented by PetersenDean. The matchup kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on CSN California, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF.
San Jose earned a point on the road with a 1-1 draw against the rival LA Galaxy on Sunday, thanks to a late goal by midfielder Fatai Alashe. The goal marked Alashe’s second of the season. Forward Chad Barrett notched his first assist as an Earthquake and 31st of his career on the game-tying goal. The Quakes became just the second team to earn a point at the StubHub Center this season, where the Galaxy are now 4-0-2.
OPPONENT INFORMATION
Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas All-Time
MLS Regular Season: 25-19-13
Home: 15-7-6 (49 GF, 31 GA)
Away: 10-12-7 (40 GF, 38 GA)
All-Time Scoring: San Jose – 89, FC Dallas – 69
Last Game vs. FC Dallas
Earthquakes 2, FC Dallas 2; April 9, 2016; Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas
The San Jose Earthquakes took a well-earned first away point of the season in a 2-2 draw at former Western Conference leaders FC Dallas. Goals from winger Alberto Quintero and striker Chris Wondolowski, the latter’s fourth in five games this season, gave the Quakes 1-0 and 2-1 leads. However, Dallas got goals from forward Tesho Akindele and an own goal from San Jose defender Victor Bernardez to earn the draw. The Quakes opened the scoring in the fourth minute. Forward Quincy Amarikwa took a quick throw-in at the halfway line to winger Simon Dawkins, who then played a return, slide-rule pass down the touchline. Amarikwa hit a low ball across the face of the goal and Quintero, just inside the area, connected on the volley with the outside of his right boot. The ball scorched past the despairing dive of FC Dallas goalkeeper Chris Seltz and into the top-right corner of the net for the Panamanian’s first goal for the club. The hosts equalized on 36 minutes when San Jose defender Shaun Francis tangled with Ryan Hollingshead in the box and was whistled for a foul. Tesho Akindele converted the resulting spot-kick, driving his shot down the middle as Bingham dived to his left. On 55 minutes the Earthquakes went back in front. Amarikwa cut in from the left and played a pass between two defenders for Wondolowski who swept the ball into the bottom right corner with a first-time effort from his left foot, just inside the area. Wondolowski now has four goals on the season. FC Dallas equalized less than 10 minutes later when Bernardez inadvertently headed Fabian Castillo’s cross into his own goal from close range with two Dallas attackers rushing into the box.
History of the Quakes – FC Dallas Rivalry
The Earthquakes were 9-1-4 in the final 14 games against Dallas prior to San Jose’s relocation to Houston … The Quakes posted a seven-game winning streak during that stretch from July 20, 2002-Apr. 15, 2004 … San Jose and Dallas met in an important match on Oct. 16, 2004, as San Jose needed a win or a tie to advance to the playoffs, while Dallas needed a win to clinch the final berth in the playoffs. The two teams played to a 2-2 tie at the Cotton Bowl, giving San Jose a spot in the playoffs, while Dallas did not qualify. Ramiro Corrales scored the Quakes second goal in that game … On Sept. 27, 2003, San Jose’s Dwayne De Rosario scored the fastest goal from the start of the game in MLS history, netting a goal 11 seconds into the match at Spartan Stadium against Dallas. De Rosario would go on to net a hat trick in the game, the second hat trick in Quakes team history … The Earthquakes won both matches against FC Dallas last season … The Earthquakes defeated FC Dallas in a 2-0 road win in the first meeting of this season on Mar. 26, and closed out the 2011 season with a 4-2 win at Buck Shaw Stadium on Oct. 22 … In their first meeting this season, the two teams battled to a scoreless draw on July 7 at FC Dallas Stadium … The Earthquakes followed up with a 2-1 win on July 18 at Buck Shaw Stadium … The Quakes’ plus-25 goal differential against FC Dallas is the highest against any team in the league … San Jose is riding a six-game unbeaten streak against FC Dallas … The Earthquakes were 1-1-1 against FC Dallas in 2013 … FC Dallas won their first meeting of 2012 1-0 at FC Dallas Stadium thanks to a strike from Fabian Castillo … The Quakes and FC Dallas tied 2-2 on August 24 after three red cards were issued … The Quakes capped off the 2013 campaign with a 2-1 win at Buck Shaw Stadium in Ramiro Corrales last game of his career … San Jose won their first two meetings against FC Dallas in 2014, each with a score of 2-1, before dropping the third game 5-0 at Buck Shaw Stadium on August 16 … On March 7, 2015 the Quakes dropped the season opener at FC Dallas with a stoppage time goal, 1–0 … In the second matchup of the 2015 season, San Jose kept a scoreless draw at Avaya Stadium on June 7 despite finishing the game with only nine men … The Earthquakes fell to FC Dallas 2-1 in their final game of the 2015 season after going down to 10 men in the second half due to a Matias Perez Garcia red card … In their first meeting in 2016, the Quakes drew 2-2 with FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium.
Earthquakes – FC Dallas Connections
Earthquakes defender Clarence Goodson began his career as a member of the Dallas Burn in 2004 (they re-named the club FC Dallas one year later) … Goodson was a No. 7 overall pick for Dallas in the 2004 SuperDraft and went on to record three goals and two assists in 74 appearances during his four seasons in Texas … Goodson (2000-03) and FC Dallas goalkeeper Chris Seitz (2005-06) played college soccer at Maryland … FC Dallas defender Zach Loyd and Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski have played together numerous times with the U.S. Men’s National Team … Earthquakes midfielder Shea Salinas grew up in the Dallas area and played USL soccer in the summer for Dallas-Fort Worth Tornados in 2005 and 2006 … Earthquakes defender Marvell Wynne (2004-05) and FC Dallas midfielder Ryan Hollingshead (2009-12) both attended UCLA … FC Dallas midfielder Atiba Harris played on the Earthquakes in 2014 … FC Dallas midfielder Ryan Hollingshead and Earthquakes forward Adam Jahn and midfielder/forward Tommy Thompson are all from Sacramento, Calif … Earthquakes midfielder Shea Salinas (2004-07) and FC Dallas defender Walker Zimmerman (2011-12) both attended Furman University … Quakes midfielder Matias Perez Garcia and defender Andres Imperiale, as well as FC Dallas midfielders Mauro Diaz and Mauro Rosales and forward Maximiliano Urruti were all born in Argentina … San Jose defender Victor Bernardez and FC Dallas defender Maynor Figueroa are both from Honduras and played on the national team together from 2004-2014 … Quakes midfielder Cordell Cato and FC Dallas midfielder Mauro Rosales played together on Sounders FC in 2012.
EARTHQUAKES IN THE COMMUNITY
Get Earthquakes Fit, presented by Sutter Health
Who: Earthquakes midfielder Shea Salinas
What: Get Earthquakes Fit Closing Ceremony, presented by Sutter Health, program at Katherine Smith Elementary
Where: Katherine Smith Elementary in San Jose
When: Monday, May 23 at 1:00 p.m.
Get Earthquakes Fit, presented by Sutter Health
Who: Community relations department
What: Get Earthquakes Fit Opening Ceremony, presented by Sutter Health, program at Rocketship Mosaic Elementary
Where: Rocketship Mosaic Elementary in San Jose
When: Monday, May 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Get Earthquakes Fit, presented by Sutter Health
Who: Community relations department
What: Get Earthquakes Fit Opening Ceremony, presented by Sutter Health, program at Rocketship Los Suenos Elementary
Where: Rocketship Los Suenos Elementary in San Jose
When: Monday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m.
BMW Meet and Greet
Who: Earthquakes defender Andres Imperiale
What: Meet and greet with fans, with first 50 receiving vouchers to California Clasico at Stanford
Where: BMW Concord
When: Tuesday, May 24 at 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Get Earthquakes Fit, presented by Sutter Health
Who: Community relations department
What: Get Earthquakes Fit Opening Ceremony, presented by Sutter Health, program at Rocketship Fuerza Elementary
Where: Rocketship Fuerza Elementary in San Jose
When: Tuesday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Get Earthquakes Fit, presented by Sutter Health
Who: Earthquakes midfielder Shea Salinas
What: Get Earthquakes Fit Closing Ceremony, presented by Sutter Health, program at Montgomery Elementary
Where: Montgomery Elementary in San Jose
When: Wednesday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Get Earthquakes Fit, presented by Sutter Health
Who: Community relations department
What: Get Earthquakes Fit Opening Ceremony, presented by Sutter Health, program at Rocketship Spark Academy Elementary
Where: Rocketship Spark Academy Elementary in San Jose
When: Wednesday, May 25 at 5:00 p.m.
BMW Meet and Greet
Who: Earthquakes forward Adam Jahn
What: Meet and greet with fans, with first 50 receiving vouchers to California Clasico at Stanford
Where: Weatherford BMW
When: Thursday, May 26 at 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Get Earthquakes Fit, presented by Sutter Health
Who: Earthquakes midfielder Shea Salinas
What: Get Earthquakes Fit Closing Ceremony, presented by Sutter Health, program at Taylor Elementary
Where: Taylor Elementary in San Jose
When: Thursday, May 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Get Earthquakes Fit, presented by Sutter Health
Who: Community relations department
What: Get Earthquakes Fit Opening Ceremony, presented by Sutter Health, program at Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary
Where: Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary in San Jose
When: Thursday, May 26 at 4:00 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
Copa America Leaves Thinner Roster
With four players leaving to represent their respective nations in Copa America Centenario – Chris Wondolowski (USA), Simon Dawkins (Jamaica), Alberto Quintero (Panama) and Anibal Godoy (Panama) – the San Jose Earthquakes will have to replace a large portion of their starting lineup. The four players have combined to make 41 total starts in 12 games, tallying 12 goals and seven assists.
Scoring Late
The Earthquakes have scored in the 87th minute or later in both matches against LA this season. The club has also scored in the 80th minute or later in five of their 12 games to date.
We Meet Again
Saturday’s matchup marks the second of the season between FC Dallas and the Earthquakes. In their first meeting, San Jose earned a road point with a 2-2 draw at Toyota Stadium on April 9.
Hometown Glory
The Quakes are 15-7-6 all-time at home against FC Dallas, scoring 49 goals and only allowing 31. San Jose hasn’t lost at home against their Western Conference foe since August 16, 2014 at Buck Shaw Stadium.
Barrett vs. FC Dallas
Earthquakes forward Chad Barrett has notched four career assists against FC Dallas, which matches his most against any opponent (New England Revolution). The four assists are also tied for seventh among all active players against the Texas club.
Home-Field Advantage
The Earthquakes are currently riding an 11-game unbeaten streak at home (7-0-4) dating back to last September and have only dropped points at Avaya Stadium once this season (5-0-1).
Sticking to What Works
On Sunday, the Earthquakes featured the same starting XI that defeated the Houston Dynamo in their last MLS match on May 11. It marked the first time that San Jose had the same starting lineup in back-to-back games this season.
Cato Returns to the Fold
Midfielder Cordell Cato made his first MLS appearance for the Quakes this season, entering as a substitute in the 77th minute vs. LA Galaxy. He missed San Jose’s first 11 games of the season due to a right hamstring strain.
Bingham Hits 50
Goalkeeper David Bingham made his 50th career start on Sunday. He holds a 21-17-12 record with 15 shutouts in his 50 MLS starts.
Barrett Joins the Stat Sheet
Forward Chad Barrett tallied his first assist with the Earthquakes on Sunday and 31st of his career. He became the 10th different Quakes player to notch an assist this season.
Alashe Scores Again
Midfielder Fatai Alashe scored his second goal of the season and fourth of his career on Sunday evening. Every time Alashe has scored in his career, it has marked the first goal of the match.
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 – 109 goals
2. Robbie Keane – 77
3. Alvaro Saborio – 71
4. Kei Kamara – 64
5. Sebastien Le Toux – 55
6. Fabian Espindola – 53
7. Thierry Henry – 51
8. Dominic Oduro – 50
T8. Bradley Wright-Phillips – 50
10. Will Bruin – 49
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 – 116 in 241 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 241 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 – 58
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
T2. Chris Wondolowski, SJ – 112
T2.Landon Donovan, LA – 112
4. Taylor Twellman, NE – 101
5. Jason Kreis, DAL – 91
Wondolowski, Dawkins Named to Final Rosters for Copa America
San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski and midfielder Simon Dawkins have been named to the final United States and Jamaica rosters, respectively, for Copa America Centenario. The prestigious tournament takes place this summer on U.S. soil for the first time in its 100-year history.
Earthquakes Sign Forward Chris Wondolowski to New Contract
The San Jose Earthquakes announced that the club has signed forward and captain Chris Wondolowski to a new multi-year contract. One of the premier goal scorers in Major League Soccer history, Wondolowski needs 29 goals to break the league’s all-time scoring record. His seven goals so far this season rank fourth in MLS and second in the Western Conference.
Earthquakes Announce Founding Partnership with TCL
The San Jose Earthquakes have teamed up with TCL, America’s fastest growing TV brand and now, one of the founding partners for Avaya Stadium. As the cornerstone to the partnership, North America’s largest outdoor bar will be known as the TCL 4K Bar and will feature the brand’s 4K Roku TVs.
Earthquakes To Take on Portland Timbers in Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Providence Park
The San Jose Earthquakes will take on the Portland Timbers at Providence Park in the Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, June 14. San Jose is the only MLS club that is tasked with heading on the road to take on another team from MLS in the Fourth Round of the tournament.
ACADEMY UPDATE
The Earthquakes U-23 affiliate Burlingame Dragons FC played the BYU Cougars on Saturday, May 21, falling 2-1. New Zealand native Brock Messenger tallied the club’s lone goal, his first of the season. Dragons FC is 2-1-0 on the season after opening their campaign with back-to-back victories and now sit in third place in the PDL’s Central Pacific Division. Burlingame returns to action with a pair of road contests against the Las Vegas Mobsters on Friday, May 27 and Sunday, May 29.
