CRISTIAN ESPINOZA NEWS

San Jose shuts out Seattle 1-0 on Espinoza's lone goal

Cristian Espinoza scored the only goal of the match in the 45th minute and the San Jose Earthquakes shut out the Seattle Sounders 1-0 Saturday

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Cristian Espinoza, San Jose Earthquakes - 46th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 31, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Delivers four crosses in draw Espinoza created two chances, delivered four crosses and drew one foul in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Espinoza was not able to find the back of the net Saturday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has registered two assists in his last four appearances, along with producing four shots, nine chances created and 19 crosses.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist Espinoza recorded one assist with 10 crosses (four accurate), seven corners and six chances created during a 1-1 draw Wednesday against Kansas City.

Impact Espinoza recorded a rare start at forward but logged one of his best stat lines this year. He created more chances than during any other game, including an assist to San Jose's goal from Nathan. Espinoza possesses four assists across the 2021 MLS season.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot in draw Espinoza put one shot off target in 66 minutes of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Colorado.

Impact Espinoza had a rough game by his standards as he logged a solitary cross in a season where he's logged over 10 as well. With three assists to his name, Espinoza will need to get more time on the ball in order for his value to be reliable in Wednesday's trip to Sporting KC.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Espinoza recorded one assist on two corners and one chance created during a 2-2 draw Saturday at Minnesota.

Impact Espinoza recorded the assist to San Jose's first goal, scored by Cade Cowell. The former possesses three assists this year. Those were all logged while playing from San Jose's right flank.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kikanovic levels with late strike, Quakes tie Minnesota 2-2

Benjamin Kikanovic scored the tying goal in the 82nd minute and the San Jose Earthquakes played to a 2-2 draw with Minnesota United

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs six crosses in draw Espinoza created one chance from six crosses (one accurate) and put one shot off target during Tuesday's 5-0 loss to Orlando City.

Impact Espinoza was the only attacking player to hold decent value as his team lost by five goals. Since he still leads his team in set pieces and ranks fourth in the league in crosses, Espinoza offers reliably good fantasy production against just about every opponent. Up next is a match against the LA Galaxy, which have conceded 14 goals in nine matches.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in 12 crosses in draw Espinoza had two shots (one on target), created four chances and sent in 12 crosses (five accurate) during Saturday's scoreless draw against Austin.

Impact Espinoza was Austin's biggest attacking threat, always being able to create for his teammates from the right flank, and led all players in both crosses and chances created. He has only one goal and two assists over nine starts this season, but makes up for the lack of scoring with some huge numbers on peripheral stats. Up next for the winger is Tuesday's visit to Orlando.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Espinoza took three shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Sporting KC. He also made two interceptions and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Espinoza set up Javier Lopez's early goal on Saturday, but Kansas City's attacking strength won out and San Jose slumped to a third consecutive defeat. It won't get much easier next weekend against the Galaxy, which are third in the Western Conference.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sallói, Pulido help Sporting KC rally, beat Earthquakes 3-1

Alan Pulido and Dániel Sallói each had a goal and an assist to help Sporting Kansas City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Main creator for San Jose Espinoza took one shot (on goal), crossed nine times (three accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Portland.

Impact Espinoza was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as San Jose were shutout on Saturday. The midfielder fired just one shot, but his nine crosses and three chances created were both team-high totals in the loss.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attack-minded during loss Espinoza took five shots (one on target), put in 13 crosses (three accurate), and created three scoring chances during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Seattle.

Impact Espinoza provided a match-high in crosses and also took a season-high five shots as San Jose failed to find the back of the net. He's been a key part of their attack and should continue to be the top option heading into Saturday's match against Portland.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yueill, Cowell help San Jose beat DC United 4-1

Jackson Yueill had his first multi-goal game, 17-year-old Cade Cowell added a goal and two assists, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat D

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowell leads Earthquakes past Dallas 3-1

Cade Cowell had a goal and an assist, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat Dallas 3-1

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tim Melia blanks San Jose in shootout, Sporting KC advances

Tim Melia stopped all three of San Jose’s shootout attempts and Sporting Kansas City converted all of its tries to beat the Earthquakes on Sunday after they finished overtime tied...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sporting Kansas City opens playoffs against San Jose

Sporting Kansas City hosts the San Jose Earthquakes in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle 4, San Jose 1

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle hosts San Jose for a conference matchup

The Seattle Sounders play the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference action

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Espinoza, Earthquakes beat LAFC 3-2 to clinch playoff berth

Cristian Espinoza scored a goal and assisted on another by Chris Wondolowski, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat Los Angeles FC 3-2 to clinch a playoff berth

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando City beats Crew 2-1 to break tie for 3rd in East

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wondolowski scores twice, Earthquakes top Real Salt Lake 2-0

Chris Wondolowski scored twice and the San Jose Earthquakes beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Wednesday night

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Jose 2, Real Salt Lake 0

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Union beats Fire 2-1, breaks tie with Toronto for MLS lead

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Jose faces Real Salt Lake in conference play

The San Jose Earthquakes host Real Salt Lake in conference play

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS