Cristian Espinoza scored the game-winner in the 66th minute as the San Jose Earthquakes rallied from a two-goal deficit in the first half to defeat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 on Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo.
San Jose remains at the bottom of MLS' Western Conference after stunning Los Angeles FC 3-1 on Saturday, but its victory makes it hopeful for the future.
Cristian Espinoza scored his 12th goal of the season and Daniel made seven saves to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-0 win over the host Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday.
Cristian Espinoza had a goal and an assist as the San Jose Earthquakes defeated the visiting Seattle Sounders 2-0 Wednesday night in an MLS match. Miguel Trauco added a highlight-reel goal as the Earthquakes (8-7-8, 32 points) snapped a five-match winless streak (0-2-3).
Cristian Espinoza and Denis Bouanga each scored for their sides in the first half, and the 10-man San Jose Earthquakes held on for a 1-1 draw against host Los Angeles FC on Saturday.
Cristian Espinoza's 81st-minute equalizer gave the San Jose Earthquakes a 2-2 draw with the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday in Stanford, Cal. The Galaxy held a 2-1 lead through 80 minutes before the Earthquakes (7-7-7, 28 points) started to pour on the pressure.
Cristian Espinoza has been one of the best players in Major League Soccer, winning the award for the league's Player of the Month for April. May is off to a great start, too, after Espinoza scored two goals to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC Saturday at Levi's Stadium, home of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.
Cristian Espinoza scored twice on penalty kicks, including the deciding goal in the 65th minute, as the San Jose Earthquakes defeated the visiting Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Saturday in a gritty Western Conference match.
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