The San Jose Earthquakes fell 3-1 to Atlanta United FC on Saturday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta scored an early goal, but Quakes midfielder Cristian Espinoza leveled the match at one apiece when he forced United goalkeeper Brad Guzan to concede an own goal. The Quakes were then left to play with a man down when Espinoza was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the 34th minute. The Earthquakes were ultimately defeated when United midfielders Emerson Hyndman and Gonzalo “Pity” Martinez netted goals in the 90th and 92nd minute, respectively.
Three matches remain in San Jose’s regular-season schedule, including a pair of home matches that will take place this week at Avaya Stadium. San Jose host the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Quakes will then host Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday, Sept. 29.
Wednesday’s match, presented by 8x8, is set for 7:45 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on NBC Sports California Plus, KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF. Sunday’s match is slated for 4:15 p.m. PT and can be seen on NBC Sports California and heard on KNBR 1050 and 1370 KZSF.
There will be a fanny pack giveaway for the first 5,000 fans through the gate during Wednesday’s match. Tickets are available for purchase here.
On Sunday, the Quakes will host Celebrate 408, presented by Clover. The event begins at 2:30 p.m. PT and will feature Beer Fest and local food trucks. Limited game tickets remain and can be purchased here. Beer Fest tickets are sold separately and are available for purchase here.
