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6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Quiet outing in loss Espinoza failed to register a shot, sent in five crosses, and took two corner kicks in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Chicago Fire.

Impact Espinoza cooled off after scoring two goals and adding three assists across his last three outings. Nashville has a quick turnaround with a Concacaf Champions Cup tilt at home with Club America on Tuesday before traveling to North Carolina for a test against Charlotte FC on Saturday.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in big win Espinoza took two shots, sent in six crosses, took two corner kicks, created two chances, scored, and assisted in Saturday's 5-0 win over Orlando City SC.

Impact Espinoza stayed hot, ricocheting a rocket from the right wing off the crossbar to start the scoring in the fifth minute of the match. He has two goals and three assists across his last three outings, and he'll look to keep it going on the road against the Chicago Fire on Saturday, April 4.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC oust Inter Miami CF in Concacaf Champions Cup | MLSSoccer.com Nashville SC ousted Inter Miami CF in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, advancing on away goals following a 1-1 draw in Leg 2 at Inter...

MARCH 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville ties Inter Miami 1-1, ousts Messi's club from CONCACAF Champions Cup

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi got a milestone

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Assists on match winner Espinoza took one shot (off target), sent in two crosses, created one chance, and assisted on the stoppage time match winner in 23 minutes of action off the bench in Saturday's 1-0...

Impact Espinoza put the Columbus backline on skates as he danced through the box to set Hany Mukhtar up for the late winner. He has impacted the scoresheet in two consecutive matches now, and should resume his starting role in Saturday's clash at home with Orlando City SC.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Messi held pointless as Inter Miami and Nashville play to scoreless draw in CONCACAF Champions Cup

Lionel Messi was held scoreless and Inter Miami and Nashville SC played to a scoreless draw in the teams’ first game in the CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 on Wednesday night

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Opens Nashville account in win Espinoza took three shots (two on goal), sent in seven crosses, took four corner kicks, created four chances, and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Minnesota United.

Impact Espinoza opened his 2026 scoring account, bagging his first goal in a Nashville SC jersey. He has wasted no time getting incorporated into the Nashville attack, taking over the majority of set piece duty from Hany Mukhtar. Up next is a CONCACAF Champions Cup date at home with Inter Miami on Wednesday before travelling to Ohio of a road clash with the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Surridge scores 2 goal - his 2nd multi-goal game this season - as Nashville beats Minnesota 3-1

Sam Surridge scored two goals — his second multi-goal game this season — and Cristian Espinoza added a goal and an assist to help Nashville SC beat Minnesota United 3-1

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Active in 0-0 draw Espinoza took two shots off target, sent in eight crosses, took three corner kicks, and created three chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw at FC Dallas.

Impact Espinoza was active on the attacking end but could not help Nashville break through on the scoresheet. He has yet to record an attacking contribution with his new club and will look to make an impact in Saturday's home tilt with Minnesota United.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Nashville SC debut Espinoza sent in six crosses, took three corner kicks, and created one chance in Saturday's 4-1 win over New England.

Impact Espinoza was kept off the score sheet in his Nashville debut, but it appears he will have a big role on set pieces going forward. He is expected to be a key contributor in the attack this season, and he'll look to get off the mark in Saturday's road clash at FC Dallas.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC enter win-now mode with Cristian Espinoza signing | MLSSoccer.com As Nashville SC officially welcomed their new Designated Player Cristian Espinoza to town over the weekend, Mike Jacobs was clearly delighte...

JANUARY 12 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Heading to Nashville Espinoza is a new signing for Nashville through 2028 with options to extend through June 2029 and the 2029/30 season after ending his contract with San Jose Earthquakes prior to 20...

Impact Espinoza adds attacking midfield strength to his new team, especially for his ability on the right flank and on set pieces. The two-time MLS All-Star finished the previous campaign with four goals and eight assists over 31 matches played. Before that, he had even more impressive periods, tallying double-digit scoring and assist totals in 2023 and 2024, respectively. He's currently expected to challenge Alex Muyl and Jonathan Perez (thigh) on the right wing.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes roster update: Cristian Espinoza out of contract | MLSSoccer.com San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Cristian Espinoza is out of contract and eligible for free agency, the club announced Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Creates eight chances in win Espinoza created eight chances and sent in 22 crosses (six accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Austin.

Impact Espinoza had another monster stat line to his account, creating a lot for teammates from both open play and set pieces and racking up more than 20 crosses for the second time over the last four starts. This performance capped another great season for the playmaker, who led all MLS players in both chances created and total crosses while ranking second in accurate crosses.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plenty of service Espinoza generated one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow car...

Impact Espinoza has been a service machine but a lot of his crosses were not accurate in a game they simply had to be. The attacker should fare better if he keeps this volume up against Austin FC, a team which has allowed 43 goals in 32 MLS games.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in 23 crosses vs St Louis Espinoza recorded 23 crosses (seven accurate) and 11 corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Espinoza logged a season-high 23 crosses during San Jose's home loss. The midfielder is now averaging exactly 11 crosses per game in 28 appearances (27 starts). He has eight assists over that span.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Espinoza recorded three shots (one on goal), 17 crosses (five accurate) and 11 corners in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Espinoza recorded the most crosses in the game, created six chances and made 63 passes. He also made a tackle. He has recorded 40 crosses and 15 chances created across the last four games, but has not registered an assist.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Espinoza is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Espinoza has cleared his ban due to yellow cards accumulation, with the attacking midfielder set to return in their next contest. He has been an undisputed starter for San Jose this season and is expected to return directly to the starting XI now that he is back available.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Handed for suspension Espinoza recorded two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Espinoza will be serving his first suspension of the season after recording his fifth yellow card in 10 appearances. He's been in a bit of a drought of late, failing to land on the scoresheet since June 29, recording 15 shots (six on target) with 29 chances created in the last eight games. His absence can see Josef Martinez made a return to the starting XI for San Jose vs Austin FC.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Peppers net in loss Espinoza registered five shots (two on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss against San Diego FC.

Impact Espinoza led the San Jose attack Sunday with five shot attempts (two on goal) and seven crosses (two accurate) while creating three chances in a 2-1 defeat at the sands of San Diego. The attacking midfielder added one clearance to the team's defensive effort over his 90 minutes of play. Espinoza is in the midst of a goal contribution drought, having not registered an assist since late June and not scored since early May.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake hosts the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference play

The San Jose Earthquakes visit Real Salt Lake in Western Conference action

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs 12 crosses, six accurate Espinoza recorded two shots (one on goal), 12 crosses (six accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 8...

Impact For both of Espinoza's previous two appearances, he logged 13 crosses. Between the games, six of his crosses were accurate, meaning he matched said tally Saturday. Unfortunately for Espinoza, his July remains without any assists.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Musovski scores 2 goals, de la Vega adds 1 goal, 1 assist, Sounders beats Earthquakes 3-2

Danny Musovski scored two goals, his first multi-goal game since 2020, Pedro de la Vega added a goal and an assists and the Seattle Sounders beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-2

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Once again logs 13 crosses Espinoza recorded one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd...

Impact Currently, July includes Espinoza's two appearances, both in which he logged 13 crosses. But unlike the previous game, Espinoza recorded five times fewer accurate crosses. Except for one game, between May 25 and July 16, the winger has struggled to score or assist, a previously non-existent problem he will try rectifying during July's second half.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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