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San Jose Earthquakes performance decline

Overview

The San Jose Earthquakes have experienced a period of declining performance in Major League Soccer. Following a strong start to the season with nine wins in their first ten matches, the team entered a slump, recording a 1-4-3 record over eight games.

During this stretch, the team suffered a 4-0 defeat to Orlando City and a 4-2 loss to Cincinnati, the latter characterized by defensive lapses in the final 11 minutes of play. In a high-attendance California Clasico against LA Galaxy, the Earthquakes were unable to secure a victory, resulting in a 1-1 draw after Timo Werner missed a penalty in stoppage time.

As the team continues to struggle, they face upcoming competition against St. Louis CITY SC. Under coach Yoann Damet, St. Louis has maintained an eight-match unbeaten streak and holds a 15-6 goal differential. Although St. Louis recently lost leading scorer Marcel Hartel to Hannover 96, they remain a significant threat to the Earthquakes' standing in the Western Conference.

Entities

St. Louis City SC · San Jose Earthquakes · Bruce Arena · Yoann Damet · Timo Werner

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    San Jose Earthquakes face St. Louis CITY SC amid recent slump

    The San Jose Earthquakes face a difficult stretch in MLS, struggling with defensive consistency as they prepare to face a high-performing St. Louis CITY SC side.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy draw 1-1 in California Clasico

    San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy drew 1-1 in the California Clasico, with Joseph Paintsil scoring first and Reid Roberts equalising, while Timo Werner missed a late penalty.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · deadspin.com · newsday.com · sportsradioservice2013.wordpress.com

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