CRISTIAN ESPINOZA NEWS

Assists against Kansas City Espinoza assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Espinoza has taken at least two shots in every match so far this season (12 shots in four games) as he earned his first assist. He has played every minute of the campaign for Earthquakes and is firmly entrenched atop the attacking depth chart.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts 18 crosses Espinoza registered two shots (zero on goal), 18 crosses (two accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Now multiple weeks into the 2024 MLS season, Espinoza leads it in crosses, with 24 across his two appearances. Espinoza's excellence in the cross category should not come off as surprising, considering he easily led all MLS footballers in the statistic last season, with 376 across 35 appearances. So in terms of crosses, with Espinoza having the volume down, all he needs is the execution to maximize his fantasy upside.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in six crosses at Dallas Espinoza registered three shots (two on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Dallas.

Impact Espizona had a good offensive outing, leading San Jose in crosses and taking the second-most shots, but couldn't help them avoid the loss on the road. He had a great performance in 2023 as MLS' best midfielder with 13 goals and eight assists, while leading the league in crosses and corner kicks.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes year as top midfielder Espinoza ended the 2023 season totaling 35 starts in 35 appearances with San Jose.

Impact Espinoza has been the league's best midfielder, recording the most crosses and corners in the league and finished just one chance away from the league lead in chances created. This also equaled to an average of 2.9 chances, 10 crosses and five corners per game. The midfielder also broke several career high stats while also totaling 13 goals and eight assists.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in playoff loss Espinoza recorded two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 0-0 (4-2) penalty shootout loss to Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Espinoza represented the Earthquakes' most threatening attacker, but he was still shut down in the loss. He led the team with two shots but neither were on targets, and he also led the team in corners taken and crosses. He missed his penalty kick in the shootout as well in what will be a game he will want to forget. In 35 matches this season he scored a career-high 13 goals on 65 shots (31 on target) and recorded eight assists on a career-high 102 chances created.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends goal drought Espinoza scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), 22 crosses (six accurate) and 15 corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Espinoza will be relieved to have put an end to his nine-game goal drought on the final day of the regular season. He has enjoyed the best campaign of his career, finishing as his team's top scorer (13) and assister (8). The winger also ranks first for crosses (372) and chances created (101) in the MLS this season.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza helps Earthquakes grab playoff berth in 1-1 draw with Austin

Cristian Espinoza scored a first-half goal to help San Jose earn a 1-1 draw with Austin FC and that was enough to get the Earthquakes into the postseason after the Houston Dynamo d...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Attempts three shots Espinoza attempted three shots (one on target) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Dallas.

Impact Espinoza was unlucky not to register more attacking returns, ranking first for shots and crosses among his teammates. San Jose's top scorer is without a goal in his last nine, although he has managed three assists in that time.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Minnesota Espinoza assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), 14 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Minnesota United.

Impact Espinoza assisted Paul Marie in the 82nd minute for the equalizer. He had a great game and also registered the most crosses in the game. He completed five dribbles and also made three clearances, two tackles and one interception. He has scored 12 times and has assisted eight times in 32 appearances. He has also started every game this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in twelve crosses Espinoza attempted 12 crosses (two accurate) and three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville.

Impact Espinoza created two chances and was unlucky not to claim any attacking returns. He is both top scorer and assister for San Jose and is the main reason why they have shown such a big improvement on last season in which they finished bottom of the MLS.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active outing in loss Espinoza generated two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Espinoza filled up the stat sheet Wednesday, highlighted by him reaching double figures in crosses for the 17th time this season and the 10th time in the past 13 matches. He also created three chances for the fifth consecutive match and took five corners for the sixth straight match.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two assists Espinoza assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Espinoza bagged his first goal contribution in five matches after finding Jeremy Ebobisse in the second minute for the opening goal of the match and then adding onto the lead by assisting on Rodrigues' goal in the 15th minute. He has been dominant with San Jose this season, registering 12 goals and seven crosses in his 29 matches played this season. He is yet to miss a start for San Jose this season, starting in all 29 matches and will continue to be a starter and their main threat in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seventeen crosses Espinoza attempted 17 crosses (six accurate) and created seven chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Minnesota.

Impact Espinoza was unlucky to finish the game without an attacking return considering the amount of goal-scoring opportunities he created and he has now gone three games without being involved in a goal. He has attempted more crosses (289) than any other in the MLS this season and he is unlikely to have to wait long for his next goal or assist.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes eight crosses Espinoza had eight crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Espinoza was once again San Jose's best player on the pitch contributing eight crosses, but was not able to save them from embarrassing defeat as they fell to Kansas City 3-0. The 28-year-old has been brilliant this season, leading San Jose to a mid-table spot in the Western Division with his 12 goals and five assists. He has also been one of the best ball distributors in the MLS this season with a league leading 251 crosses while also averaging 10 a match.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi's MLS Golden Boot odds on the move since Inter Miami signing

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Nets in win Espinoza scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Espinoza scored during Sunday's win, his 12th goal in 24 starts. The forward has been having a career year and is continuing an MVP campaign as he powers through his best season since joining San Jose. Sunday's is up to 17 goal contributions in 17 starts whil creating 62 chances and taking 41 shots.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Cristian Espinoza, Daniel carry Earthquakes past Whitecaps Cristian Espinoza scored his 12th goal of the season and Daniel made seven saves to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-0 win over the host...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Espinoza scores lone goal in Earthquakes' 1-0 win over Whitecaps

Cristian Espinoza scored late in the first half and Daniel de Sousa Britto made it stand up as the San Jose Earthquakes edged the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 as the league returned to...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Jose Earthquakes give Cristian Espinoza contract extension  | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The San Jose Earthquakes have signed forward Cristian Espinoza to a new contract that keeps him as a Desi...

JULY 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Converts PK, assists versus Seattle Espinoza, scored a penalty goal, made an assist, had two shots (both on target)c, created three chances and sent in 10 crosses (four accurate) during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Seatt...

Impact Espinoza had another great performance, especially on set pieces as he first opened the scoring for San Jose from the penalty spot in the 19th minute and then set up Miguel Trauco for his side's second goal with a perfect corner-kick cross from the right. This was the third consecutive match on the scoring column for the playmaker, who has 11 goals and five assists over 23 starts overall this season. He'll be back on Aug. 20, when his side returns to MLS action visiting Vancouver.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza propels Earthquakes to 2-0 victory over Sounders

Cristian Espinoza scored on a first-half penalty kick and assisted on a second-half goal by Miguel Trauco to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Sounder...

JULY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cristian Espinoza, JT Marcinkowski lead Earthquakes past Sounders Cristian Espinoza had a goal and an assist as the San Jose Earthquakes defeated the visiting Seattle Sounders 2-0 Wednesday night in an MLS...

JULY 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nets goal in second straight game Espinoza scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Espinoza picked up his 10th goal of the season after scoring a beautiful goal in Saturday's draw. This was his second straight game with a goal and it tied him up with five other players for the third most goals scored this season. The 28-year-old has been brilliant for San Jose this season leading the team in goals, assists, chances created, shots and crosses.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Espinoza scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), 18 crosses (six accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was give...

Impact Espinoza continues his excellent season, scoring a goal while totaling 18 crosses Saturday. He leads the league in crosses with 219, averaging about 10.4 per match. The midfielder also leagues the league in chances created with 57. It has been by far his best year in the MLS while producing career-high numbers and keeping consistency throughout the campaign.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE