CRISTIAN ESPINOZA NEWS

Sends in 16 crosses versus Toronto Espinoza recorded one shot (one on goal), 16 crosses (eight accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Toronto FC.

Impact Espinoza had a good offensive performance, but it wasn't enough to help them find the back of the net to earn the win at home. The midfielder led his side in crosses and chances created, posting season-highs in both stats. He also took all of their six corner kicks in the match.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner versus Colorado Espinoza scored one goal on three shots (all on target), created two chances and had 10 crosses (three accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Colorado.

Impact Espinoza scored the only goal for either team Saturday, a brilliant outside the box strike in the 78th minute. It was one of three shots (all on target) he took in the match. He also had a very good creative performance, as he created two chances, took five corners and whipped in 10 crosses (three accurate). He has scored or assisted in each of his three matches this season, and his high volume of shots, chances created and crosses indicate he won't be done recording goal contributions any time soon.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Espinoza lifts Earthquakes to 1-0 victory over Rapids

Cristian Espinoza scored in the 78th minute to rally the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists and takes set-piece duty Espinoza assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (five accurate) and 12 corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Espinoza is off to a ridiculous start in 2023. In two matches the winger has two assists, seven chances created and 15 corners taken. Espinoza is setting a pace that could see him push 20 goal contributions for the first time in his MLS career. The San Jose attack is flying and Espinoza is a major contributor to everything going forward in San Jose.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Akapo propels Earthquakes to 2-1 victory over Whitecaps

Carlos Akapo scored a goal in the 77th minute to rally the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist against Atlanta Espinoza took three shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Atlanta United. He also made a clearance in the match, and he created three chances o...

Impact Espinoza was very dangerous on the right wing Saturday and he set up his side's first goal of the 2023 campaign with an assist for Jeremy Ebobisse's strike. Espinoza led the Earthquakes with nine assists in 2022.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team leader in assists Espinoza tallied seven goals and nine assists in 34 MLS appearances (33 starts) this season for San Jose.

Impact Espinoza was a regular starter on the right wing in 2022, and the 27-year-old led the Earthquakes in assists and set a new personal MLS record for goals scored, finishing second on the team in that regard.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win Espinoza scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), 13 crosses (five accurate), and four corners in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Espinoza scored an added a secondary assist as he continued a late season surge. The right-winger was looking like this was going to be a season to forget heading into the final two months, but he has caught fire and now sits above 20 goal contributions. Espinoza has two more games left in the regular season as he looks to keep adding to an already career-high return.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicharito responds to clown banner with 2 goals for Galaxy

Javier Hernández scored twice after San Jose fans unfurled a huge banner calling LA “clowns” and he mocked the fans for their display, leading the Galaxy over the Earthquakes 3-2

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brugman and the LA Galaxy visit the San Jose Earthquakes

Gaston Brugman leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes after scoring two goals against the Colorado Rapids

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ferreira leads Dallas against the San Jose Earthquakes

Jesus Ferreira leads Dallas into a matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes after a two-goal outing against Los Angeles FC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists yet again Espinoza assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate), and six corners in Thursday's 2-1 loss against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Espinoza continues to be the creative spark of an otherwise disappointing San Jose side. San Jose have scored 45 goals in 2022, Espinoza has 19 goal contributions, putting him above 40% contribution on the campaign. That's a ridiculous tally for the winger who has driven the San Jose attack pretty much on his own. Espinoza will hope to surpass 20 goal contributions in the final four matches of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in 13 crosses Espinoza crossed 13 times (five accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over LAFC.

Impact Espinoza was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for San Jose on Saturday. The attacker didn't take a shot but led San Jose in both crosses and chances created in the win.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gathered assist in draw Espinoza gathered an assist and created four chances during Saturday's 3-3 draw against Austin.

Impact Espinoza has shown his strong abilities in creating opportunities recording yet another assist in the 2022 campaign. With seven assists and six goals in his first 24 starts, Espinoza is on pace to record his most successful season of his career and will likely remain a top option on the starting XI.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Espinoza took an off target shot, crossed 15 times (seven accurate) and created five chances during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Inter Miami.

Impact Espinoza lacked only end product as the main creator for San Jose on Wednesday. The attacker took just one shot but led the Earthquakes in both crosses and chances created in the loss.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scored penalty goal in draw Espinoza scored a goal on one shot (one on target) and recorded an assist during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Espinoza scored a penalty goal in the 12th minute and delivered an assist in the 62nd minute to put San Jose up going into the second half. After recording his sixth goal of the 2022 campaign, Espinoza is recording his career best season for San Jose.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Savarino, Real Salt Lake play Earthquakes to 2-2 tie

Jefferson Savarino scored the game-tying goal for Real Salt Lake in a 2-2 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy in loss Espinoza had four shots (three on goal), 14 crosses (four accurate), and nine corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Espinoza was absolutely unstoppable creatively, sending in 14 crosses while creating two chances and bombing forward for four shots. The right-winger was brilliant in the match putting together some unstoppable volume despite the loss. Espinoza will look to keep this excellent volume going as he continues his march towards career-highs for goals and assists, with five goals already in the 2022 campaign.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers beat Earthquakes 2-1, extend unbeaten streak to 7

Dairon Asprilla scored in the 71st minute to give the Portland Timbers a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night, extending their unbeaten streak to seven strai...

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four created chances vs. Dynamo Espinoza logged four created chances during a 2-1 loss Sunday versus Houston.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Espinoza was the Earthquakes' best chance creator. The playmaker averaged 3.4 created chances across his last five league appearances logged at San Jose.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcinkowski's 8 saves lead Earthquakes past Galaxy 3-2

JT Marcinkowski had a career-high eight saves, Cristian Espinoza and Jeremy Ebobisse scored first-half goals one minute apart and the San Jose Earthquakes held off the Los Angeles...

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts penalty in win Espinoza scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing eight times inaccurately during Wednesday's 3-2 win over LA Galaxy.

Impact Espinoza found the back of the net in the 13th minute converting a penalty to open the scoring in the match. The goal was the fifth of the season for the attacker as he finished with team-high totals in shots and crosses in the win.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE