Stephenson equalizer gives San Jose Earthquakes well deserved 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers FC
The San Jose Earthquakes, at this point in the season merely playing the role of spoiler, entered the lion’s den that is Jeld-Wen Field to face a high-flying Portland Timbers team that was riding a four-match winning streak at home. However, instead of capitulating to the hostile crowd and a Timbers squad that had not allowed a goal in over three games, the Earthquakes played one of their best matches of the season and earned a well-deserved 1-1 draw on the road. Despite falling... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes fail to protect first half lead, fall 2-1 to the Houston Dynamo
After a first half goal from Khari Stephenson put the visiting San Jose Earthquakes up a goal going into the intermission, the host Houston Dynamo scored twice in the second half to take all three points at Robertson Stadium. A penalty kick goal from Brad Davis in the 47th minute was followed up by a Will Bruin match-winner in the 79th minute helped Houston edge closer to a MLS playoff berth with the 2-1 victory, while the loss severely crippled the Earthquakes chances of qualifying... Read More