September 19, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – San Jose Earthquakes News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes are preparing for the California Clasico at Stanford Stadium this Saturday, Sept. 24, presented by Stanford Medicine.
The highly anticipated event features the Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy, a military appreciation celebration, and the region’s largest fireworks show postgame. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on NBC Sports California, as well as on local radio via KNBR1050 (English), and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
To purchase tickets for the California Clasico, click here.
OPPONENT INFORMATION
San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy All-Time
MLS Regular Season: 28-34-16
Home: 18-12-10 (61 GF, 53 GA)
Away: 10-22-6 (53 GF, 68 GA)
All-Time Scoring: San Jose – 114, Los Angeles – 121
Last Game vs. LA
San Jose Earthquakes 3 – 2 LA Galaxy; July 13, 2022; Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.
EARTHQUAKES NOTES
LAST GAME VS. COLORADO RAPIDS (9/14)
Defender Scoring Goals
Defender Nathan scored his second goal of the season and fourth of his MLS career.
Approaching Milestones
Midfielder Cristian Espinoza tallied an assist on Nathan’s goal, marking his 13th assist of the season. He is now one assist away from tying Eddie Lewis for the most assists in a single season in club history. Espinoza is also now one assist away from tying Richard Mulrooney for the second most assists in club history.
Once Again
Nathan and Espinoza also connected to score and assist, respectively, against Colorado at PayPal Park earlier this season (W 1-0 on May 7, 2022).
LAST GAME VS. FC DALLAS (9/17)
Reaching New Heights
Forward Jeremy Ebobisse scored his 16th goal of the season and is now tied for the third-most in a single season in club history and most among all players other than Chris Wondolowski. His goal also marked his second goal of the season and of his MLS career via penalty.
PayPal Park Strong
The Quakes extended their home unbeaten streak to three matches (2-0-1).
NEXT GAME VS. LA GALAXY (9/24)
Back at Stanford!
After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Earthquakes are back at Stanford Stadium for the California Clasico this Saturday as they host the LA Galaxy.
Never Say Die
The Earthquakes have earned four come-from-behind victories in eight prior California Clasico matches at Stanford Stadium. San Jose has scored five goals after the 75th minute at Stanford.
The Shea Salinas Effect
Shea Salinas has tallied three goals and five assists in six prior…
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