MAY 16, 2024 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Hernán López scores in second straight game for Earthquakes, but San Jose win streak snapped in Portland The Quakes (3-9-1) had won three in a row to move out of last place in the 14-team Western Conference, but fell back to the bottom of the st...
Santiago Moreno - Critical assist in victory Moreno assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 4-2 win versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Moreno was a focal point of the multi-pronged Portland attack Wednesday, providing an assist, whipping in eight crosses (one accurate) and taking two corners as Portland defeated San Jose 4-2. Moreno has been a fixture in the Portland lineup, starting in 57 matches in the last two seasons. He's begun this season, once again, as one of the first names on the team sheet. Moreno has started in 12 of 13 Portland matches to begin 2024 and has scored three goals while supplying three assists.
MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Felipe Mora - Scores decisive goal Mora scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-2 win against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Mora converted a controversial second half penalty to give Portland a lead they would not relinquish, as they kicked-on to defeat San Jose 4-2. Mora has had a crackling start to the 2024 season. After scoring six times over 15 appearances (eight starts) in 2023, Mora has already scored six goals over nine appearances (six starts) in 2024. He has now started six successive matches for Portland and scored four goals over that span, likely cementing his name on the team sheet for the foreseeable future.
MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Evander - Two goal contributions Evander scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and four chances created in Wednesday's 4-2 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Evander converted a penalty and provided an assist Wednesday, fueling Portland's 4-2 comeback victory over San Jose. The goal contributions were his first in two appearances (one start) since returning from a leg injury. Overall, Evander has started the season in top form. Through 13 matches, he's made nine appearances (eight starts), scored five goals and supplied four assists.
MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Maxime Crepeau - Concedes twice in victory Crepeau made one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 4-2 victory versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Crepeau faced just three shots Wednesday, turning aside one and conceding two as Portland defeated San Jose 4-2. Crepeau has now conceded two goals in three successive matches. Over that span, he's registered six saves. Overall, Crepeau has made 10 starts in 2024, conceding 20 goals and making 32 saves. His text test will come in the form of a road trip to Minnesota who have scored 10 goals in their most recent five matches.
MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigues - Hands full defensively Rodrigues had three tackles (one won), 12 clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 4-2 defeat to Portland Timbers.
Impact Rodrigues was at the heart of the San Jose backline Wednesday as they fell 2-4 to Portland. Rodrigues led San Jose with 12 clearances, a season-high, and recorded two blocks. Rodrigues started and appeared in 35 matches for San Jose in 2023 and looks to have his name written in permanent marker on the teams sheet, having started and appeared in all 13 of San Jose's matches to begin the 2024 campaign.
MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Espinoza - 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
