The San Jose Earthquakes will resume MLS action on Saturday, April 1 against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. The match is slated for an 11 a.m. PT kickoff time and will be broadcast live on CSN Bay Area, KNBR 1050 and KZSF 1370.
Saturday’s contest will be the second consecutive road game for San Jose. The Quakes head into the match after taking the full six points from their first two encounters of the season, but suffering their first loss to Sporting Kansas City on March 18 at Children’s Mercy Park. The Quakes currently sit in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 2-1-0 record.
OPPONENT INFORMATION
Earthquakes vs. New York City All-Time
MLS Regular Season:
0-1-1
Home:
0-0-1 (0 GF, 0 GA)
Away:
0-1-0 (2 GF, 3 GA)
All-Time Scoring:
San Jose – 2, New York City FC – 3
Last Game vs. New York City FC
Earthquakes 0 – 0 New York City FC; Aug. 5, 2016; Avaya Stadium, San Jose, CA
The San Jose Earthquakes and New York City FC played to a scoreless draw in front of a sellout crowd at Avaya Stadium. Both teams saw attacking opportunities throughout the first half, but the Quakes had the first real look on goal in the 14th minute. Panamanian midfielder Alberto Quintero stole possession at midfield, dribbled past several NYCFC defenders and had a shot, but the foot of keeper Josh Saunders denied the scoring opportunity. In the 24th minute, Simon Dawkins’ free kick was headed to the far post where Anibal Godoy tried a shot with his left foot. Saunders made the save to keep the score level. Eight minutes into the second half, Quintero’s cross found Quakes forward Chris Wondolowski unmarked in the box. Wondolowski’s header went just wide of the target. Wondolowski continued pushing for a goal. In the 68th minute, his bouncing shot beat Saunders but caromed off the woodwork and went harmlessly out of play. The Earthquakes held a 19 to 10 shot advantage at the final whistle, but were unable to break the deadlock.
History of the Quakes – New York City FC Rivalry
The Earthquakes fell 3-2 to NYCFC in their first-ever meeting on September 19, 2015 at Yankee Stadium, nearly completing a second-half comeback after being down three goals thanks to forwards Chris Wondolowski and Quincy Amarikwa ... The Quakes welcomed NYCFC to Avaya Stadium for the first time on August 5, 2016 and played out a scoreless draw in front of a sellout crowd.
Earthquakes – New York City FC Connections
Earthquakes midfielder Simon Dawkins and NYCFC midfielder Jack Harrison were both born in England … Earthquakes defender Andres Imperiale and NYCFC midfielder Maxi Moralez were both born in Argentina … San Jose midfielder Cordell Cato and New York City FC defender Shannon Gomez are both from Trinidad and Tobago and have both played on the country’s national team … NYCFC goalkeeper Andre Rawls is from San Ramon, California … San Jose goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell (2012-16) and New York City FC midfielder Thomas McNamara (2013) were teammates at Clemson ... Earthquakes forward Marco Ureña and NYCFC defender Ronald Matarrita and forward Rodney Wallace were all born in Costa Rica and all three have featured for their national team ... San Jose midfielder Anibal Godoy and defender Harold Cummings, along with New York City midfielder Miguel Camargo, were all born in Panama and have all played for the Panamanian national team. Earthquakes goalkeeper Matt Bersano (2011-2014) and NYCFC forward Khiry Shelton (2011-2014) were teammates at Oregon State and at Lane United (2014).
EARTHQUAKES IN THE COMMUNITY
Get Earthquakes Fit presented by Sutter Health
Who:
Earthquakes front office
What:
Get EQ Fit Opening Assembly
When:
Monday, March 27
Where:
Briarwood Elementary in San Jose
Get Earthquakes Fit presented by Sutter Health
Who:
Earthquakes front office and midfielder Tommy Thompson
What:
Get EQ Fit Closing Assembly
When:
Monday, March 27
Where:
Barron Park Elementary in Palo Alto
Get Earthquakes Fit presented by Sutter Health
Who:
Earthquakes front office
What:
Get EQ Fit Opening Assembly
When:
Tuesday, March 28
Where:
Millikin Elementary in Santa Clara
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
First Time For Everything
The Quakes are looking for their first franchise win against New York City, having drawn and lost the only two previous encounters between the clubs.
Starting XI Staple
Victor Bernardez reached 140 games played for the Quakes in their match against Sporting KC last weekend, becoming T-10th all-time in the club’s history. He is also eighth all-time in games started (139) and ninth all-time in minutes played for San Jose (12,165).
Bounce Back
The Quakes are coming off a 2-1 loss to in Week 3 to Sporting KC after having won both of their opening two games for the only the second time in franchise history.
One And Done
This will be the only regular season match in 2017 between San Jose and NYCFC.
Road Record
Chris Wondolowski is one goal away from leveling Landon Donovan’s record for most goals scored on the road in MLS history (63).
New Quakes Make An Impact
New signings Florian Jungwirth and Danny Hoesen combined for Jungwirth’s first MLS goal and Hoesen’s first MLS assist during the Quakes’ loss to Sporting KC last weekend. Midfielder Jahmir Hyka also recorded his first start for the Earthquakes during that match.
THIS WEEK IN EARTHQUAKES HISTORY
A look back on important moments in Earthquakes history that took place during the week of March 27 – April 2
March 29, 2001 – Acquired Landon Donovan as an MLS Allocated Player.
The Earthquakes acquired forward Landon Donovan as an MLS Allocated Player. The Redlands, Calif. native helped lead the Quakes to their two MLS Cups championships in 2001 and 2003. During his four seasons with the Quakes, Donovan was selected to the MLS All-Star team each year. Donovan ranks third all-time in goals scored for the Earthquakes with 32 in 87 appearances and is tied for seventh all-time in assists recorded for the club with 29.
March 29, 2005 – Signed Chris Wondolowski to developmental contract.
The Earthquakes signed Chris Wondolowski to a developmental contract on March 29, 2005. The Danville native made two appearances with the club before it was relocated to Houston following the 2005 season. Wondolowski returned to the Earthquakes midway through the 2009 season and has become highest goal scorer in team history. The current club captain ranks first all-time in goals scored (118), shots taken (683), game-winning goals (38), hat tricks (4) and multi-goal games (17). In all-time MLS history, Wondolowski ranks fourth in goals scored (262), third in game-winning goals (38), second in road goals (62), second in goals for one club (118) and first in goals scored since 2010 (115).
March 30, 2010 – Signed goalkeeper Jon Busch.
The Earthquakes signed goalkeeper Jon Busch. Busch made 150 appearances for the Quakes between 2010 and 2014, recording 36 shutouts and 509 saves during his five seasons with the club. The New York native earned the Quakes’ Defensive Player of the Year Award four times during his time with San Jose.
ACADEMY UPDATE
The San Jose Earthquakes Academy U-12s won both their games over the weekend, defeating the Star Academy FC U-12s by scores of 3-1 and 2-0. Next up for the Academy are the Santa Cruz Breaker Academy youth teams, which they will face on Saturday, April 1.
NEWS ARTICLES
Chris Wondolowski relishes his continued calls to U.S. national team
By AP, Fox Sports
http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2017/03/23/chris-wondolowski-usmnt-honduras-call-world-cup-qualifying
Christian Pulisic shines in USA playmaker role
By Ives Galarcep
http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1616/concacaf/2017/03/25/33983622/christian-pulisic-shines-in-usa-playmaker-role?ICID=HP_HN_1
USMNT routs Honduras to emphatically get back on track in World Cup qualifying
By Grant Wahl
http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2017/03/25/usa-honduras-dempsey-pulisic-world-cup-qualifier-arena
Brandi Chastain inducted into soccer’s Hall of Fame
By Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Brandi-Chastain-inducted-into-soccer-s-Hall-of-11026946.php
For U.S. soccer team, diagnosing an injury can be a matter of trust
By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-usmnt-20170321-story.html
Soccer: Reno 1868 Comes Up Short in Opener
By Jim Krajewski
http://www.rgj.com/story/sports/2017/03/26/soccer-reno-1868-comes-up-short-opener/99639204/
