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10 crosses to finish 12 assist year Espinoza registered 10 crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Espinoza failed to contribute a goal despite attempting 10 crosses in the season's final game. He finished the year with 12 assists and attempted 331 crosses while only completing 92. This was the 16th game this season in which he has attempted 10 or more crosses but has only completed five or more crosses in five games.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses, two accurate Espinoza registered seven crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Without the assist, Espinoza logged seven crosses (two accurate) in an Earthquakes game. He will enter the second half of October having logged 14 crosses (four crosses) and six corners across two games. Espinoza will look to finish off his 2024 season stronger than it already has been, backed up by 12 assists this year.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Dallas Espinoza assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus FC Dallas.

Impact Espinoza played a pivotal role by assisting Hernan Lopez for the opener in the 13th minute. He recorded the most crosses in the game, completed a dribble, and contributed defensively with a tackle and a clearance. Having started all games this season, Espinoza has now also accumulated three goal involvements in the last seven matches.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Records most crosses in match Espinoza registered two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (seven accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus CF Montreal.

Impact Espinoza registered the most crosses in the game, creating five chances and completing a dribble. He also made two tackles and struck the woodwork in the 45th minute. Having started all 31 games this season, he has tallied four goals and 11 assists, including a goal and an assist in his last six appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sets career-best assist mark Espinoza assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Espinoza was the straw that stirred the drink for the San Jose attack Wednesday, assisting the opening goal with a pinpoint cross as they drew 2 - 2 at Seattle. The assist was his 11th of the campaign through 29 appearances (29 starts), surpassing his previous career-high mark of 10 assists that he set during the 30 appearances (30 starts) he made for San Jose in 2019. The experienced playmaker led San Jose with five crosses (one accurate) Wednesday and ranks third in MLS with 76 accurate crosses.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in loss Espinoza generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Espinoza, typically, found himself at the heart of the San Jose attack Saturday, though he was unable to generate a goal contribution in the 0 - 2 loss to Vancouver. The veteran playmaker led the attack with six crosses (one accurate). Through 28 starting appearances in 2024, Espinoza has attempted 280 crosses (75 accurate) and taken 142 corners. These opportunities have resulted in 10 assists for the precision passer, his most in a season since 2019, his first with San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose's Cristian Espinoza fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following fines after Matchday 29 of the 2024 season.

AUGUST 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores opener against RSL Espinoza scored a goal off three shots (two on target), created three chances, sent in nine crosses (two accurate), made two tackles and four interceptions and drew three fouls dur...

Impact Espinoza added another great performance to his account, scoring his team's first goal, taking the free kick that led to the second and filling the stat sheet as usual. This has been another stellar campaign from the playmaker, who has four goals, 10 assists, 72 chances created (second-most in MLS) and a league-high 267 crosses over 26 starts.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sends 12 crosses Espinoza generated two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Minnesota United.

Impact Espinoza sent a whopping 12 crosses, marking the 13th time in 25 appearances that he accounted for at least 10 in a match. He also landed at least four accurate crosses in a single match for the seventh time on the campaign. Despite his squad finishing without a goal, Espinoza continued to deliver scoring opportunities and is now up to 12 chances created across the last four games.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Main creator for San Jose Espinoza crossed nine times inaccurately and created three chances during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Houston.

Impact Espinoza was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creative option for the Earthquakes leading the team in crosses and chances created. Espinoza has just one goal involvement while combining for two shots, eight chances created and 29 crosses over his last three starts.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Espinoza logged one assist with his 11 crosses (three accurate), seven corners and four chances created during the Earthquakes' win Sunday against Chicago.

Impact One of four chances created by Espinoza included a box-to-box pass to Hernan Lopez, who scored the Earthquakes' lone goal. The longtime midfielder was a necessary piece to each of their four wins across 2024 until now, contributing three goals and two assists overall. Espinoza has easily been the 2024 Earthquakes' best player and showed as much with 10 assists, something he had not done since his 2019 season.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 11 crosses, two accurate Espinoza logged 11 crosses (two accurate), four corners and three shots (zero on goal) during San Jose's 3-0 loss Saturday against the Galaxy.

Impact During every one of San Jose's games across June, Espinoza attempted at least 10 crosses. Unfortunately for him, his latest appearance was the only one this month in which he logged fewer than three crosses on target. Still, Espinoza will finish June with 19 accurate crosses across four appearances, good enough for 4.8 averaged per game.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in heavy defeat Espinoza assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 6-2 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Espinoza picked up his ninth assist of the season, his tied second-best total in his MLS career despite only 19 games being played. He had four created chances, his second-best total in an away game this season, and 10 was his fewest number of crosses in the last four games.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses in the game Espinoza generated six shots (zero on goal), 21 crosses (six accurate) and nine corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Portland Timbers.

Impact Espinoza recorded a whopping 21 crosses in the game. He completed five dribbles, created three chances and also made two tackles and an interception. He has now recorded two goal involvements in the the last four games. Over 18 games this season, he has scored three and assisted eight.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Cincinatti defeat Espinoza scored a goal from four shots (two on target) while also creating four chances and attempting 18 crosses, eight of which were accurate, in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Cincinn...

Impact Espinoza continued a great run to make it three goals and eight assists in his last 14 games. This game was also the fifth time this season that he has achieved four shots in a game, the first time he scored in one of these games. Eight accurate crosses was the best for the season, and it was the second time he had reached 18 crosses this season.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet again Espinoza assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact Espinoza logged in his eighth clean sheet of the season, which puts him tied for second most in the league. He already matched his total from last season as he averages about 9.4 crosses per game, leading the league in that department with 141 in 15 appearances.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit crosses in loss Espinoza had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in 14 crosses (two accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Orlando.

Impact Espinoza was once again his team's biggest source of playmaking, having double-digit crosses for the sixth time this season, but just a pair of them could find the desired target this time. The midfielder leads all MLS players in crosses this season, with 132 over 14 starts, while also ranking sixth in chances created, remaining a high-end fantasy performer as he's been since joining San Jose back in 2019.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in six crosses Espinoza registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 4-2 loss against Portland Timbers.

Impact Espinoza was at it again in the wide areas for San Jose on Wednesday, firing in six crosses (one accurate) as San Jose fell 2-4 to Portland. Espinoza is third in MLS with 31 accurate crosses. He has attempted at least four crosses and registered at least one accurate cross in each of San Jose's 13 matches to begin the 2024 season. Having started all 13 matches to begin the season, Espinoza has scored twice and supplied seven assists.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Colorado Rapids Espinoza scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-2 win over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Espinoza secured the victory with a goal in the 66th minute, assisted by Vitor Costa. Leading his team in crosses, Espinoza created two scoring opportunities, completed a successful dribble, and contributed defensively with a clearance and a tackle. This impressive performance adds to his tally of nine goal involvements in the last nine games.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza scores go-ahead goal, Yarbrough has 5 saves to help Earthquakes rally, beat Rapids 3-2

Cristian Espinoza had a goal and an assist, Vitor Costa de Brito added two assists and William Yarbrough had five saves to help the San Jose Earthquakes rally from a two-goal defic...

MAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two assists in win Espinoza created two assists, and executed seven crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Espinoza had a phenomenal game Saturday. He created two assists, featuring a skillful long pass to Amahl Pelligrino that fell perfectly for him to find the net for the Earthquakes opening goal. He had his fingerprints on the second as well, when a perfectly executed inswinging corner caught a touch from Denis Bouanga to turn in an own goal. The regular starting Argentinian is enjoying a productive spell, he has produced seven assists and a goal from San Jose's last eight games.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Stacking up the assists Espinoza assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-3 loss against Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given...

Impact Espinoza was the key man in the San Jose attack Sunday, whipping in a whopping 11 crosses (three accurate) and registering his fifth assist in his ninth starting appearance in 2024. Espinoza's 26 accurate crosses and nine assists, thus far, in 2024 are both second best in MLS in those categories. With his crackling start, Espinoza is on pace to exceed his previous career high of 10 assists in a single season, set in 2019, when he provided 10 assists in his 30 starting appearances during his first season with San Jose.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lacking end product Espinoza took four shots (two on goal), crossed 14 times (six accurate) and created six chances during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact Espinoza was held off the scoresheet despite leading San Jose in shots, crosses and chances created during the loss. The attacker has three assists across his last three matches while combining for six shots, 11 chances created and 22 crosses as one of the best players in the league from an attacking floor standpoint.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Espinoza registered an assist and delivered four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Espinoza set up the opener with a corner and has now achieved attacking returns in three consecutive games (two assists and one goal). The Earthquakes struggled after going down to 10 men in the first half and Espinoza failed to create any further chances or to attempt a single shot.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of 2024 Espinoza scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Espinoza scored his first goal of 2024 during the first half of San Jose's 3-2 victory over Seattle on Saturday. Espinoza has now started in all five San Jose matches and contributed one goal and one assist. Espinoza is coming off a career year in 2023 that saw him set new career bests in starts and appearances (35), goals (13) and chances created (102). Espinoza will be given every opportunity to show his skillset once again in 2024, as he has not made less than 26 appearances (25 starts) in a single season with San Jose.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Espinoza scores go-ahead goal, Yarbrough has 5 saves to help Earthquakes rally, beat Rapids 3-2