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Pair of Thrillers Surround Statement Wins to Kick Off 2024 U.S. Open Cup Round of 16Atlanta United Survive Scoreless Scrap at Charleston Battery, Advance with Shootout Comeback; Sacramento Republic FC Rekindle Open Cup Magic...
Vitor Costa - Fills stat sheet in lossCosta had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in four inaccurate crosses, made two tackles (one won), three clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card...
ImpactCosta did a little bit of everything for his team here, excelling defensively as usual but also going up the field to support the attack whenever he was given room to do so. Ranking fourth among all MLS players in tackles and leading all left-backs in both tackles and clearances, Costa is definitely elite defensively among his peers, but his recent production on the offensive end is a proof that he has all the tools to become a two-way stud.
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William Yarbrough - Allows late goal in lossYarbrough made two saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Orlando.
ImpactYarbrough largely benefited from the opposition's lack of accuracy in front of the net and looked on verge of keeping his first clean sheet of the season but then things changed in the 89th minute when Jack Lynn appeared unmarked in front of him to score the lone goal of the match. With 34 saves and 24 goals allowed over 10 starts this year, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back during next Saturday's home clash against Austin FC.
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Cristian Espinoza - Logs double-digit crosses in lossEspinoza had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in 14 crosses (two accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Orlando.
ImpactEspinoza was once again his team's biggest source of playmaking, having double-digit crosses for the sixth time this season, but just a pair of them could find the desired target this time. The midfielder leads all MLS players in crosses this season, with 132 over 14 starts, while also ranking sixth in chances created, remaining a high-end fantasy performer as he's been since joining San Jose back in 2019.
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