July 20, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Minnesota United FC 2-0 on Saturday night at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
The Earthquakes threatened early and often in the first half. In the 15th minute, Amahl Pellegrino threaded a low cross from the left wing to Jeremy Ebobisse, but the striker’s left-footed poke rolled just wide of the far post. In the 32nd minute, Pellegrino one-timed a half-volley with piercing effect at the top of the box that was on target, but the Loons’ back line deflected it away before it could get to goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair. Seconds later, Cristian Espinoza picked out Ebobisse with a looping cross from the right wing, but the latter’s header was just off the mark.
However, the hosts would score first in the 38th minute, when forward Sang Bin Jeong sent in a screaming cross from the right wing that was deflected in for an own goal.
San Jose went on the offensive after intermission, and after several barrages, Ebobisse connected with substitute Jack Skahan in the box in the 74th minute, but the midfielder was unable to get a shot off before St. Clair closed the gap. Two minutes later, Minnesota’s Joseph Rosales bent in a cross from the right wing headed in by Bongokuhle Hlongwane to put the match away.
The Quakes will now prepare for the 2024 Leagues Cup group stage where they will first take on Club Deportivo Guadalajara, also known as Chivas, on Saturday, July 27. Kickoff from Levi’s Stadium is set for 7 p.m. PT and will be broadcast globally on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, as well as on local radio AM 810 The Spread (English) and AM 1370 La Kaliente (Spanish).
GAME NOTES
As of tonight’s final whistle, San Jose’s record now stands at 4-19-2 (14th in West; 14 pts), while Minnesota United FC goes to 9-10-6 (9th in West; 33 pts).
San Jose is now 5-5-4 (20 GF, 24 GA) in the all-time series against Minnesota, and 2-3-2 (8 GF, 10 GA) on the road.
Quakes Homegrown left back Oscar Verhoeven made his MLS debut, making the starting lineup and playing all 90 minutes. At 18 years, 50 days old, he became the fourth-youngest player in club history to start an MLS regular-season match. The Pleasant Hill, California, native is also the eighth 2023 MLS NEXT All-Star to make his MLS debut this season.
San Jose forwards Cristian Espinoza and Jeremy Ebobisse started Saturday’s match, extending their MLS-leading active consecutive games played streaks to 100 and…
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