Impact Currently, Espinoza is the Earthquakes' most reliable ball crosser. The right attacking midfielder has 29 accurate crosses across his 17 games played during 2022.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
CRISTIAN ESPINOZA #10 - MIDFIELDER - SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
4 G •
13 A •
1.3 SPG
4 G
13 A
1.3 SPG
Logs three accurate crosses Espinoza logged three accurate crosses during a 2-1 win Sunday versus Chicago.
Chicago Fire face the San Jose Earthquakes after shutout victory
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San Jose Earthquakes host the LA Galaxy in conference matchup
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Creates five chances at Salt Lake Espizona registered five chances created, 10 crosses (four accurate), two interceptions and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Real Salt Lake.
Impact Espinoza had a good outing, leading his side in chances created and crosses, but it wasn't enough to earn at least one point on the road. The midfielder has one goal and five assists in the season, while also receing his third yellow card. He will now look for better luck when they host the LA Galaxy on Saturday.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Real Salt Lake hosts the San Jose Earthquakes on 3-game home winning streak
Real Salt Lake hosts the San Jose Earthquakes trying to continue a three-game home winning streakJUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mukhtar and Nashville host the San Jose Earthquakes
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Records assist against LAFC Espinoza took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against LAFC. He created four chances overall in the match.
Impact Espinoza picked out Jeremy Ebobisse with a cross that briefly equalized Saturday's game, but the MLS leaders eventually pulled back ahead for the win. Espinoza is up to five assists on the season now heading into the June international break.
MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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MAY 25, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Creates two chances in draw Espinoza took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sporting KC.
Impact Espinoza had a relatively quiet game going forward by his standards as his side split the points with Kansas City on Sunday. Next weekend he will face the MLS leaders in LAFC, which have conceded 14 goals in 13 matches this season.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs two assists Espinoza logged two assists during a 3-3 draw Saturday at Vancouver.
Impact Espinoza doubled his 2022 MLS assist tally Saturday. He has four assists and eight total goal contributions across 11 league appearances this year. Unsurprisingly, Espinoza is proving to be one of the MLS' best fantasy contributors while entering his prime.
MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
San Jose Earthquakes look to end road losing streak against the Vancouver Whitecaps
The San Jose Earthquakes visit the Vancouver Whitecaps aiming to break a four-game road skidMAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records assist against Colorado Espinoza assisted a goal and made an interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Rapids. He created four chances overall in the match.
Impact Espinoza set up Nathan's winning goal with a corner kick on Saturday, and that combination was a consistent set piece threat throughout the game. This was his first assist since the season opener, and he'll be looking for more next weekend against bottom-of-the-table Vancouver.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcinkowski, Cardoso lift Earthquakes past Rapids 1-0
Nathan Cardoso scored an all-important goal while JT Marcinkowski stopped the four shots he faced as the San Jose Earthquakes earned a 1-0 win over the Colorado RapidsMAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Takes five shots against New York City Espinoza took five shots (one on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against NYCFC. He also won two of three tackles in the match.
Impact Espinoza couldn't find a way into the defending MLS champions' net on Sunday as his side slumped to yet another defeat. He's had his opportunities, with a combined 23 shots in his last four games, but only five of them have been on target, and -- other than a hat trick against Seattle last weekend -- hasn't scored since the second game of the season. Next weekend he will face the Rapids, which have conceded 11 goals in nine matches this campaign.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Espinoza and the San Jose Earthquakes visit New York City FC
Cristian Espinoza leads the San Jose Earthquakes into a matchup with New York City FC after a three-goal showing against the Seattle SoundersAPRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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APRIL 25, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Scores hat trick against Seattle Espinoza scored three goals and created a chance in Saturday's 4-3 victory against the Sounders. He also won one of one tackles in the match, and he took seven shots overall.
Impact Espinoza was the hat trick hero Saturday as his 94th-minute penalty shot completed the comeback for his side as San Jose won its first game of the season. He is averaging six shots per game in his last three appearances, with just over one per game on target. He'll want to extend that form into next weekend's clash against NYCFC, which have conceded 10 goals in seven MLS matches.
APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Espinoza hat trick rallies Colorado past Seattle 4-3 Cristian Espinoza finished off a hat trick with a penalty-kick goal during second-half stoppage time and the San Jose Earthquakes erased a t...
APRIL 24, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Espinoza hat trick rallies San Jose past Seattle 4-3
Cristian Espinoza finished off a hat trick with a penalty-kick goal during second-half stoppage time and the San Jose Earthquakes erased a two-goal deficit to earn their first win...APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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APRIL 24, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Takes five shots in draw Espinoza took five shots (one on target) and made an interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Nashville SC.
Impact Espinoza was active in attack against Nashville on Sunday but only one of the 11 shots he's taken in his last two games has been on target. He will want to be more clinical next weekend against the Sounders, which have conceded six goals in seven matches this season.
APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ebobisse, Mukhtar 2 goals each, San Jose draws Nashville 2-2
Jeremy Ebobisse scored tying goals on a free kick in the 52nd minute and off a scramble following a corner kick in the 72nd to give the San Jose Earthquakes a 2-2 draw against Nash...APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Launches in four crosses Espinoza had two shots (none on target), four crosses, one interception and created one chance in the 1-0 loss to Minnesota United on Saturday.
Impact After going down early against Minnesota, Espinoza and his entire side pushed hard to try and equalize. The forward is always good for multiple crosses, but he has also contributed to two goals so far this season. Maybe he will have better luck in the next match against Austin.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores against Columbus Espinoza scored a goal in a 3-3 stalemate against Columbus Crew on Saturday.
Impact Espinoza had a good outing for the hosts. The 26-year-old scored the team's first goal in the match which was also his in the league campaign. Other than that, Espinoza had two shots and one was on target.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
