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Main creator for San Jose Espinoza crossed nine times inaccurately and created three chances during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Houston.

Impact Espinoza was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creative option for the Earthquakes leading the team in crosses and chances created. Espinoza has just one goal involvement while combining for two shots, eight chances created and 29 crosses over his last three starts.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Espinoza logged one assist with his 11 crosses (three accurate), seven corners and four chances created during the Earthquakes' win Sunday against Chicago.

Impact One of four chances created by Espinoza included a box-to-box pass to Hernan Lopez, who scored the Earthquakes' lone goal. The longtime midfielder was a necessary piece to each of their four wins across 2024 until now, contributing three goals and two assists overall. Espinoza has easily been the 2024 Earthquakes' best player and showed as much with 10 assists, something he had not done since his 2019 season.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 11 crosses, two accurate Espinoza logged 11 crosses (two accurate), four corners and three shots (zero on goal) during San Jose's 3-0 loss Saturday against the Galaxy.

Impact During every one of San Jose's games across June, Espinoza attempted at least 10 crosses. Unfortunately for him, his latest appearance was the only one this month in which he logged fewer than three crosses on target. Still, Espinoza will finish June with 19 accurate crosses across four appearances, good enough for 4.8 averaged per game.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in heavy defeat Espinoza assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 6-2 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Espinoza picked up his ninth assist of the season, his tied second-best total in his MLS career despite only 19 games being played. He had four created chances, his second-best total in an away game this season, and 10 was his fewest number of crosses in the last four games.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses in the game Espinoza generated six shots (zero on goal), 21 crosses (six accurate) and nine corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Portland Timbers.

Impact Espinoza recorded a whopping 21 crosses in the game. He completed five dribbles, created three chances and also made two tackles and an interception. He has now recorded two goal involvements in the the last four games. Over 18 games this season, he has scored three and assisted eight.

JUNE 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Cincinatti defeat Espinoza scored a goal from four shots (two on target) while also creating four chances and attempting 18 crosses, eight of which were accurate, in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Cincinn...

Impact Espinoza continued a great run to make it three goals and eight assists in his last 14 games. This game was also the fifth time this season that he has achieved four shots in a game, the first time he scored in one of these games. Eight accurate crosses was the best for the season, and it was the second time he had reached 18 crosses this season.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On scoresheet again Espinoza assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact Espinoza logged in his eighth clean sheet of the season, which puts him tied for second most in the league. He already matched his total from last season as he averages about 9.4 crosses per game, leading the league in that department with 141 in 15 appearances.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit crosses in loss Espinoza 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.

Impact Espinoza 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.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in six crosses Espinoza registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 4-2 loss against Portland Timbers.

Impact Espinoza was at it again in the wide areas for San Jose on Wednesday, firing in six crosses (one accurate) as San Jose fell 2-4 to Portland. Espinoza is third in MLS with 31 accurate crosses. He has attempted at least four crosses and registered at least one accurate cross in each of San Jose's 13 matches to begin the 2024 season. Having started all 13 matches to begin the season, Espinoza has scored twice and supplied seven assists.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Colorado Rapids Espinoza scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-2 win over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Espinoza secured the victory with a goal in the 66th minute, assisted by Vitor Costa. Leading his team in crosses, Espinoza created two scoring opportunities, completed a successful dribble, and contributed defensively with a clearance and a tackle. This impressive performance adds to his tally of nine goal involvements in the last nine games.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza scores go-ahead goal, Yarbrough has 5 saves to help Earthquakes rally, beat Rapids 3-2

Cristian Espinoza had a goal and an assist, Vitor Costa de Brito added two assists and William Yarbrough had five saves to help the San Jose Earthquakes rally from a two-goal defic...

MAY 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Two assists in win Espinoza created two assists, and executed seven crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Espinoza had a phenomenal game Saturday. He created two assists, featuring a skillful long pass to Amahl Pelligrino that fell perfectly for him to find the net for the Earthquakes opening goal. He had his fingerprints on the second as well, when a perfectly executed inswinging corner caught a touch from Denis Bouanga to turn in an own goal. The regular starting Argentinian is enjoying a productive spell, he has produced seven assists and a goal from San Jose's last eight games.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stacking up the assists Espinoza assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-3 loss against Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given...

Impact Espinoza was the key man in the San Jose attack Sunday, whipping in a whopping 11 crosses (three accurate) and registering his fifth assist in his ninth starting appearance in 2024. Espinoza's 26 accurate crosses and nine assists, thus far, in 2024 are both second best in MLS in those categories. With his crackling start, Espinoza is on pace to exceed his previous career high of 10 assists in a single season, set in 2019, when he provided 10 assists in his 30 starting appearances during his first season with San Jose.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lacking end product Espinoza took four shots (two on goal), crossed 14 times (six accurate) and created six chances during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact Espinoza was held off the scoresheet despite leading San Jose in shots, crosses and chances created during the loss. The attacker has three assists across his last three matches while combining for six shots, 11 chances created and 22 crosses as one of the best players in the league from an attacking floor standpoint.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Espinoza registered an assist and delivered four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Espinoza set up the opener with a corner and has now achieved attacking returns in three consecutive games (two assists and one goal). The Earthquakes struggled after going down to 10 men in the first half and Espinoza failed to create any further chances or to attempt a single shot.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of 2024 Espinoza scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Espinoza scored his first goal of 2024 during the first half of San Jose's 3-2 victory over Seattle on Saturday. Espinoza has now started in all five San Jose matches and contributed one goal and one assist. Espinoza is coming off a career year in 2023 that saw him set new career bests in starts and appearances (35), goals (13) and chances created (102). Espinoza will be given every opportunity to show his skillset once again in 2024, as he has not made less than 26 appearances (25 starts) in a single season with San Jose.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Kansas City Espinoza assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Espinoza has taken at least two shots in every match so far this season (12 shots in four games) as he earned his first assist. He has played every minute of the campaign for Earthquakes and is firmly entrenched atop the attacking depth chart.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts 18 crosses Espinoza registered two shots (zero on goal), 18 crosses (two accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Now multiple weeks into the 2024 MLS season, Espinoza leads it in crosses, with 24 across his two appearances. Espinoza's excellence in the cross category should not come off as surprising, considering he easily led all MLS footballers in the statistic last season, with 376 across 35 appearances. So in terms of crosses, with Espinoza having the volume down, all he needs is the execution to maximize his fantasy upside.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in six crosses at Dallas Espinoza registered three shots (two on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Dallas.

Impact Espizona had a good offensive outing, leading San Jose in crosses and taking the second-most shots, but couldn't help them avoid the loss on the road. He had a great performance in 2023 as MLS' best midfielder with 13 goals and eight assists, while leading the league in crosses and corner kicks.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes year as top midfielder Espinoza ended the 2023 season totaling 35 starts in 35 appearances with San Jose.

Impact Espinoza has been the league's best midfielder, recording the most crosses and corners in the league and finished just one chance away from the league lead in chances created. This also equaled to an average of 2.9 chances, 10 crosses and five corners per game. The midfielder also broke several career high stats while also totaling 13 goals and eight assists.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in playoff loss Espinoza recorded two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 0-0 (4-2) penalty shootout loss to Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Espinoza represented the Earthquakes' most threatening attacker, but he was still shut down in the loss. He led the team with two shots but neither were on targets, and he also led the team in corners taken and crosses. He missed his penalty kick in the shootout as well in what will be a game he will want to forget. In 35 matches this season he scored a career-high 13 goals on 65 shots (31 on target) and recorded eight assists on a career-high 102 chances created.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends goal drought Espinoza scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), 22 crosses (six accurate) and 15 corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Espinoza will be relieved to have put an end to his nine-game goal drought on the final day of the regular season. He has enjoyed the best campaign of his career, finishing as his team's top scorer (13) and assister (8). The winger also ranks first for crosses (372) and chances created (101) in the MLS this season.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza helps Earthquakes grab playoff berth in 1-1 draw with Austin

Cristian Espinoza scored a first-half goal to help San Jose earn a 1-1 draw with Austin FC and that was enough to get the Earthquakes into the postseason after the Houston Dynamo d...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Attempts three shots Espinoza attempted three shots (one on target) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Dallas.

Impact Espinoza was unlucky not to register more attacking returns, ranking first for shots and crosses among his teammates. San Jose's top scorer is without a goal in his last nine, although he has managed three assists in that time.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Minnesota Espinoza assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), 14 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Minnesota United.

Impact Espinoza assisted Paul Marie in the 82nd minute for the equalizer. He had a great game and also registered the most crosses in the game. He completed five dribbles and also made three clearances, two tackles and one interception. He has scored 12 times and has assisted eight times in 32 appearances. He has also started every game this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Espinoza scores go-ahead goal, Yarbrough has 5 saves to help Earthquakes rally, beat Rapids 3-2

Espinoza helps Earthquakes grab playoff berth in 1-1 draw with Austin