May 28, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – San Jose Earthquakes News Release
Jeremy Ebobisse of the San Jose Earthquakes celebrates one of his two goals on Saturday
(San Jose Earthquakes)
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to first-place Los Angeles Football Club 3-2 on Saturday afternoon at Banc of California Stadium. The result sees the Earthquakes snap their four-match unbeaten MLS streak. Forward Jeremy Ebobisse scored two goals and now ranks tied for first in MLS with nine goals this season.
LAFC opened the scoring in the eighth minute via penalty by Cristian Arango and doubled their lead five minutes later through Ryan Hollingshead.
The Quakes followed up with a two-goal comeback. Jamiro Monteiro sent a pass inside the box to Jeremy Ebobisse, who took a shot that was blocked by LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau. Ebobisse found the rebound to score his first goal. He scored again in the 31st minute when Cristian Espinoza took a corner kick and Ebobisse connected with the ball for the close-range header.
Los Angeles would retake the lead in the 47th minute through Brian Rodriguez. San Jose was not able to find the equalizer in the remainder of the match.
The Earthquakes will now return to San Jose for the upcoming international break before returning to MLS action when they face Nashville SC on Saturday, June 11. The match will kick off from GEODIS Park at 3 p.m. PT and will be broadcast nationally on UniMás and TUDN, as well as on local radio via KNBR 1050 (English) and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
GAME NOTES
The Earthquakes currently hold a 3-6-5 record (14 pts.) during the 2022 MLS regular season.
The Quakes are now 4-7-0 all-time vs. LAFC, including a 1-5-0 record on the road.
San Jose is now 5-3-2 in all competitions under interim head coach Alex Covelo, including a 3-2-2 record in MLS play.
Forward Jeremy Ebobisse scored his eighth and ninth goals of the season, and his 35th and 36th goals of his MLS career. He is now two goals away from tying his…
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