March 26, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – San Jose Earthquakes News Release
San Jose Earthquakes battle Toronto FC
(San Jose Earthquakes)
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes and Toronto FC played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday evening at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. With the result, San Jose remains unbeaten at home in 2023 (2-0-1). The Quakes have conceded one total goal across the three home matches and have an active 253-minute shutout streak at PayPal Park.
Both teams featured heavily rotated squads due to various injuries and national team call-ups. Toronto was without Designated Player Lorenzo Insigne and four players called to the Canada National Team, while San Jose was missing Designated Player Carlos Gruezo, midfielder Jamiro Monteiro, defender Miguel Trauco, and goalkeeper Daniel, among others.
Neither side were able to break the deadlock, with each keeper forced to make two saves throughout the match.
The Earthquakes will now host Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday, April 1. The match will kick off from PayPal Park at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed globally on MLS Season Pass (Apple TV), as well as on local radio via 810 AM The Spread (English) and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
GAME NOTES
The Earthquakes currently hold a 2-2-1 record (7 pts.) in the 2023 MLS regular season, including a 2-0-1 record at home.
San Jose has earned 7+ points from their first three home matches for the first time since 2017.
The Quakes have conceded one total goal across the three home matches and have an active 253-minute shutout streak at PayPal Park.
San Jose is now 6-5-8 all-time vs. Toronto FC, including a 3-2-4 record at home. With the draw, the Quakes extended their unbeaten streak against Toronto to five matches (1-0-4) dating back to 2018. San Jose’s last home loss vs. Toronto came in 2010.
Goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski recorded his second shutout in his third start of the season.
Midfielder Michael Baldisimo made his first start for the Earthquakes.
Midfielder Judson entered the match as a substitute in the 76th minute, making his first appearance of the season.
MATCH INFORMATION
2023 MLS Regular Season
San Jose Earthquakes 0 – 0 Toronto FC
Saturday, March 25, 2023 – PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif.
Attendance: 12,434
Scoring Summary:
N/A
Misconduct Summary:
SJ – Paul Marie (caution) 30′
TOR – Federico Bernardeschi (caution) 77′
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: JT Marcinkowski; Paul Marie, Rodrigues, Jonathan Mensah, Carlos Akapo; Cade Cowell (Ousseni Bouda 76′), Michael Baldisimo…
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