CRISTIAN ESPINOZA NEWS

Cristian Espinoza's late goal draws San Jose even with Galaxy Cristian Espinoza’s 81st-minute equalizer gave the San Jose Earthquakes a 2-2 draw with the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday in Stanf...

JULY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cristian Espinoza's late goal draws San Jose even with Galaxy Cristian Espinoza’s 81st-minute equalizer gave the San Jose Earthquakes a 2-2 draw with the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday in Stanf...

JULY 2, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Espinoza scores late to help Earthquakes tie Galaxy 2-2

Cristian Espinoza scored late in the second half to help the San Jose Earthquakes earn a 2-2 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy

JULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates three chances in loss Espinoza took two shots on target and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against St. Louis City. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Espinoza started 2023 off hot with eight goals and three assists in his first 11 games of the season, but in the nine matches since he's only posted one assist and zero goals. He's still taking shots and creating chances at a similar rate, but his production in front of goal has sharply declined since around mid-May.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Espinoza assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Thursday's 4-1 defeat against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Espinoza assisted Carlos Akapo in the 41st minute. He made one interception and also recorded the most crosses in the match (10). He is one of the best players in the league as he has recorded eight goals and four assists in 19 appearances (all starts) this season and averages 1.6 shots and 1.4 tackles per game.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up nice numbers versus Rapids Espinoza had two off-target shots, created three chances and sent in nine crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's scoreless draw against Colorado.

Impact Espinoza had his numbers heavily boosted by his role as set-pieces taker but also had some moments on open play, being a big threat from the right flank and pacing all players in crosses as he usually does. With eight goals and three assists over 16 league starts this season, the playmaker also leads all MLS players with 162 crosses and ranks second in both accurate crosses, with 39, and chances created, with 42, being one of the league's top fantasy performers so far.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full match in victory Espinoza generated one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Espinoza registered the most crosses in his team (5). He also recorded one shot, two key passes, two clearances, one interception and one tackle. He has eight goals and three assists in 15 appearances this season and averages 1.7 shots (1.1 on target), 2.7 key passes and 1.6 tackles per game.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five corners in draw Espinoza had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Espinoza was held off the scoresheet for the third straight match but maintained some major volume. In the three scoreless matches Espinoza has sent in 30 crosses and created seven chances while maintaining a major role on set-pieces. Espinoza is up to eight goals and three assists in 14 matches and is putting together an MVP-caliber year if he can find the red-hot form he opened the season with once more.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in loss Espinoza took three shots (one on target) and created four chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against LAFC. He also made a clearance and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Espinoza took three shots Saturday for the fifth time this season in a single league game, and it was also his seventh game with at least three chances created. But he wasn't able to get on the scoresheet as his side failed to earn a result against LAFC.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza and the San Jose Earthquakes visit the LA Galaxy

Cristian Espinoza leads the San Jose Earthquakes into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after scoring two goals against Los Angeles FC

MAY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cali Clásico brings "bad blood": Wondo talks LA-San Jose, Cristian Espinoza & more | MLSSoccer.com Rivalries can be complicated.

MAY 11, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores brace against LAFC Espinoza scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Espinoza opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a composed finish from close range after a delightful assist from Jamiro Monteiro, and he doubled his tally with a penalty late in the second half. Espinoza has been massive for the Earthquakes and has scored seven goals over his last six appearances.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose, Cristian Espinoza thinking big after LAFC ambush shows "flashes of our potential" | MLSSoccer.com If you looked hard, perhaps squinted a bit, you might’ve glimpsed a vision of a brave new world for the San Jose Earthquakes in Saturday eve...

MAY 7, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Cristian Espinoza's MVP form puts spotlight on resurgent San Jose Earthquakes | MLSSoccer.com The score level at one-all, Cristian Espinoza dashed down the right wing onto a pass that put him near the penalty area. He took one touch t...

MAY 4, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

San Jose Earthquakes forward Cristian Espinoza named MLS Player of the Month | MLSSoccer.com Cristian Espinoza, arguably one of Major League Soccer's most unheralded stars, is unheralded no more after winning MLS Player of the Month...

MAY 4, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Records assist in draw Espinoza created five chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC. He also made a block, an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Espinoza remains MLS' leading chance creator this season with 29 across his 10 starts from the right wing, but Saturday's cross to the head of Jeremy Ebobisse was his first assist in eight games since early March. He has six goals and three assists now in 2023.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Espinoza has leveled up for the San Jose Earthquakes | Quicker Stats  | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

APRIL 27, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Absurd form continues Espinoza scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Espinoza scored for the fourth match in a row, moving to six goals from nine starts while adding a pair of assists. The winger is one of the most in-form players in MLS and is showing no signs of slowing down. Espinoza is just one goal off of his career-high of seven from 2022 and with most of the season still in front of him new career-highs in goals and goal contributions seem likely. Even if Espinoza were to slow down in a big way he's still shaping up for a career-year.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Kansas City Espinoza scored a goal and made a clearance in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Espinoza opened the scoring Saturday with his fifth goal of the season, and he's found the net in three consecutive games now from the right wing. This was also his first appearance in this campaign without creating a single chance, as he had been averaging 3.1 per match prior to this weekend.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ebobisse's brace leads Earthquakes over Sporting KC 3-0

Jeremy Ebobisse scored a goal in each half and the San Jose Earthquakes rolled to a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Record late goal helps Red Bulls tie Earthquakes 1-1

Tom Barlow scored in the 17th minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New York Red Bulls to a 1-1 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strikes against the Red Bulls Espinoza scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing 14 times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Espinoza found the back of the net in the 80th minute, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the fourth in seven appearances to go along with two assists while his 79 crosses lead MLS through Saturday's match.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza and the San Jose Earthquakes visit the New York Red Bulls

Cristian Espinoza leads the San Jose Earthquakes into a matchup with the New York Red Bulls after scoring two goals against the Houston Dynamo

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brace of penalties against Houston Espinoza took three shots on target and scored two goals in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Dynamo. He also created three chances, made an interception and won one of one tackle...

Impact Espinoza converted two spot kicks to down Houston on Saturday, but he was also a major threat with his passing ability from the right wing. He is the current MLS leader with 21 chances created across his six starts, or 3.5 per game.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza's PK goals lift San Jose over Houston 2-1

Cristian Espinoza scored twice on penalty kicks to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS