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Sends in twelve crosses Espinoza attempted 12 crosses (two accurate) and three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville.

Impact Espinoza created two chances and was unlucky not to claim any attacking returns. He is both top scorer and assister for San Jose and is the main reason why they have shown such a big improvement on last season in which they finished bottom of the MLS.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active outing in loss Espinoza generated two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Espinoza filled up the stat sheet Wednesday, highlighted by him reaching double figures in crosses for the 17th time this season and the 10th time in the past 13 matches. He also created three chances for the fifth consecutive match and took five corners for the sixth straight match.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two assists Espinoza assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Espinoza bagged his first goal contribution in five matches after finding Jeremy Ebobisse in the second minute for the opening goal of the match and then adding onto the lead by assisting on Rodrigues' goal in the 15th minute. He has been dominant with San Jose this season, registering 12 goals and seven crosses in his 29 matches played this season. He is yet to miss a start for San Jose this season, starting in all 29 matches and will continue to be a starter and their main threat in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seventeen crosses Espinoza attempted 17 crosses (six accurate) and created seven chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Minnesota.

Impact Espinoza was unlucky to finish the game without an attacking return considering the amount of goal-scoring opportunities he created and he has now gone three games without being involved in a goal. He has attempted more crosses (289) than any other in the MLS this season and he is unlikely to have to wait long for his next goal or assist.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes eight crosses Espinoza had eight crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Espinoza was once again San Jose's best player on the pitch contributing eight crosses, but was not able to save them from embarrassing defeat as they fell to Kansas City 3-0. The 28-year-old has been brilliant this season, leading San Jose to a mid-table spot in the Western Division with his 12 goals and five assists. He has also been one of the best ball distributors in the MLS this season with a league leading 251 crosses while also averaging 10 a match.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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Nets in win Espinoza scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Espinoza scored during Sunday's win, his 12th goal in 24 starts. The forward has been having a career year and is continuing an MVP campaign as he powers through his best season since joining San Jose. Sunday's is up to 17 goal contributions in 17 starts whil creating 62 chances and taking 41 shots.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Cristian Espinoza, Daniel carry Earthquakes past Whitecaps 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...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Espinoza scores lone goal in Earthquakes' 1-0 win over Whitecaps

Cristian Espinoza scored late in the first half and Daniel de Sousa Britto made it stand up as the San Jose Earthquakes edged the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 as the league returned to...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • Associated Press

San Jose Earthquakes give Cristian Espinoza contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The San Jose Earthquakes have signed forward Cristian Espinoza to a new contract that keeps him as a Desi...

JULY 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Converts PK, assists versus Seattle Espinoza, scored a penalty goal, made an assist, had two shots (both on target)c, created three chances and sent in 10 crosses (four accurate) during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Seatt...

Impact Espinoza had another great performance, especially on set pieces as he first opened the scoring for San Jose from the penalty spot in the 19th minute and then set up Miguel Trauco for his side's second goal with a perfect corner-kick cross from the right. This was the third consecutive match on the scoring column for the playmaker, who has 11 goals and five assists over 23 starts overall this season. He'll be back on Aug. 20, when his side returns to MLS action visiting Vancouver.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza propels Earthquakes to 2-0 victory over Sounders

Cristian Espinoza scored on a first-half penalty kick and assisted on a second-half goal by Miguel Trauco to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Sounder...

JULY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Cristian Espinoza, JT Marcinkowski lead Earthquakes past Sounders 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...

JULY 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nets goal in second straight game Espinoza scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Espinoza picked up his 10th goal of the season after scoring a beautiful goal in Saturday's draw. This was his second straight game with a goal and it tied him up with five other players for the third most goals scored this season. The 28-year-old has been brilliant for San Jose this season leading the team in goals, assists, chances created, shots and crosses.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Espinoza scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), 18 crosses (six accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was give...

Impact Espinoza continues his excellent season, scoring a goal while totaling 18 crosses Saturday. He leads the league in crosses with 219, averaging about 10.4 per match. The midfielder also leagues the league in chances created with 57. It has been by far his best year in the MLS while producing career-high numbers and keeping consistency throughout the campaign.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Espinoza's late goal draws San Jose even with Galaxy Cristian Espinoza’s 81st-minute equalizer gave the San Jose Earthquakes a 2-2 draw with the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday in Stanf...

JULY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

JULY 2, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Espinoza scores late to help Earthquakes tie Galaxy 2-2

Cristian Espinoza scored late in the second half to help the San Jose Earthquakes earn a 2-2 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy

JULY 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Creates three chances in loss Espinoza took two shots on target and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against St. Louis City. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Espinoza started 2023 off hot with eight goals and three assists in his first 11 games of the season, but in the nine matches since he's only posted one assist and zero goals. He's still taking shots and creating chances at a similar rate, but his production in front of goal has sharply declined since around mid-May.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Espinoza assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Thursday's 4-1 defeat against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Espinoza assisted Carlos Akapo in the 41st minute. He made one interception and also recorded the most crosses in the match (10). He is one of the best players in the league as he has recorded eight goals and four assists in 19 appearances (all starts) this season and averages 1.6 shots and 1.4 tackles per game.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up nice numbers versus Rapids Espinoza had two off-target shots, created three chances and sent in nine crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's scoreless draw against Colorado.

Impact Espinoza had his numbers heavily boosted by his role as set-pieces taker but also had some moments on open play, being a big threat from the right flank and pacing all players in crosses as he usually does. With eight goals and three assists over 16 league starts this season, the playmaker also leads all MLS players with 162 crosses and ranks second in both accurate crosses, with 39, and chances created, with 42, being one of the league's top fantasy performers so far.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full match in victory Espinoza generated one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Espinoza registered the most crosses in his team (5). He also recorded one shot, two key passes, two clearances, one interception and one tackle. He has eight goals and three assists in 15 appearances this season and averages 1.7 shots (1.1 on target), 2.7 key passes and 1.6 tackles per game.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five corners in draw Espinoza had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Espinoza was held off the scoresheet for the third straight match but maintained some major volume. In the three scoreless matches Espinoza has sent in 30 crosses and created seven chances while maintaining a major role on set-pieces. Espinoza is up to eight goals and three assists in 14 matches and is putting together an MVP-caliber year if he can find the red-hot form he opened the season with once more.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in loss Espinoza took three shots (one on target) and created four chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against LAFC. He also made a clearance and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Espinoza took three shots Saturday for the fifth time this season in a single league game, and it was also his seventh game with at least three chances created. But he wasn't able to get on the scoresheet as his side failed to earn a result against LAFC.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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