Played
July 16, 2011 7:37 PM EDT
Columbus Crew Stadium — Columbus, Ohio
Referee: J. Marrufo
Attendance: 14109
July 16, 2011 7:37 PM EDT
Columbus Crew Stadium — Columbus, Ohio
Referee: J. Marrufo
Attendance: 14109
MLS Preview: Columbus Crew - San Jose Earthquakes
The Crew will look to honor Brian McBride with a home win against San Jose. The former U.S. striker will join the Crew's Circle of Honor at halftime.
By Seth Vertelney
Ezra Shaw
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Columbus Crew (4-4-1-1): Hesmer; Miranda, Marshall, James, Gardner; Gaven, Anor, Rusmir, Rogers; Heinemann; Mendoza |
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OUT: DF Josh Williams (R hip labral tear); MF Dilly Duka (R ankle sprain); MF Leandre Griffit (abdominal strain)
DOUBTFUL: DF Shaun Francis (L hamstring strain); MF Rich Balchan (L adductor strain); FW Emilio Renteria (L quad strain)
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San Jose Earthquakes (4-4-1-1): Busch; Leitch, Burling, Hernandez, Corrales; Cronin, Stephenson, Ring, Ampaipitakwong; Dawkins; Wondolowski. |
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OUT: MF Bobby Convey (L knee contusion); MF Andre Luiz (L knee injury); DF Ike Opara (L foot injury)
DOUBTFUL: DF Steven Beitashour (R leg injury)
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DID YOU KNOW? |
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Former Crew great Brian McBride will become the first inductee into the team's Circle of Honor at halftime of this match.
- San Jose completed a blockbuster deal on Thursday, trading Ryan Johnson, allocation money and an international roster spot to Toronto FC for Alan Gordon, Nana Attakora and Jacob Peterson.
- With a shutout against Vancouver, Crew goalkeeper Will Hesmer became the 10th goalkeeper in MLS history to reach the 40-shutout plateau.
- The Earthquakes defeated English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion 2-1 in a friendly on Tuesday.
- Jeff Cunningham scored the winner against Vancouver - his first of the year, but more importantly, his 133rd career goal, which tied him for the most in MLS history.
- Earthquakes forward and leading goal scorer Chris Wondolowski was named to the MLS All-Star First XI for the first time in his seven-year career on Sunday.
- Columbus has been off since a July 6 win over Vancouver. It will be ten days since their last game when they face San Jose.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Columbus Crew 1-1 San Jose Earthquakes
- 45.16 %
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Columbus Crew 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes
- 19.36 %
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Columbus Crew 2-0 San Jose Earthquakes
- 9.68 %
| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Mar 16, 2013 | Columbus Crew 1 - San Jose Earthquakes 1 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | May 19, 2012 | San Jose Earthquakes 1 - Columbus Crew 1 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Jul 16, 2011 | Columbus Crew 0 - San Jose Earthquakes 0 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | May 14, 2011 | San Jose Earthquakes 3 - Columbus Crew 0 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Oct 2, 2010 | Columbus Crew 0 - San Jose Earthquakes 0 |
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Columbus Crew
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| May 18, 2013 | Toronto FC 0 - Columbus Crew 1 | MLS |
| May 11, 2013 | Columbus Crew 0 - Colorado Rapids 2 | MLS |
| May 4, 2013 | Columbus Crew 0 - New York Red Bulls 1 | MLS |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Columbus Crew 3 - D.C. United 0 | MLS |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Chicago Fire 1 - Columbus Crew 0 | MLS |
San Jose Earthquakes
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| May 11, 2013 | Seattle Sounders FC 4 - San Jose Earthquakes 0 | MLS |
| May 8, 2013 | San Jose Earthquakes 2 - Toronto FC 1 | MLS |
| May 4, 2013 | San Jose Earthquakes 2 - Montreal Impact 2 | MLS |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Chivas USA 2 - San Jose Earthquakes 2 | MLS |
| Apr 21, 2013 | San Jose Earthquakes 1 - Portland Timbers 1 | MLS |
| 1 | Will Hesmer | Goalkeeper |
| - | Sebastián Miranda | Defender |
| - | Julius James | Defender |
| 14 | Chad Marshall | Defender |
| - | Eric Gehrig | Midfielder |
| 7 | Bernardo Anor | Midfielder |
| 17 | Emmanuel Ekpo | Midfielder |
| 12 | Eddie Gaven | Midfielder |
| 31 | Josh Gardner | Midfielder |
| - | Robbie Rogers | Midfielder |
| - | A. Mendoza | Striker |
| 30 | Andy Gruenebaum | Goalkeeper |
| 25 | Kevin Burns | Goalkeeper |
| - | Dejan Rusmir | Midfielder |
| 35 | Korey Veeder | Defender |
| 29 | Tom Heinemann | Striker |
| 9 | Justin Meram | Midfielder |
| - | Jeff Cunningham | Striker |
| 18 | Jon Busch | Goalkeeper |
| 12 | Ramiro Corrales | Defender |
| 33 | Chris Leitch | Defender |
| 21 | Jason Hernandez | Defender |
| 24 | Bobby Burling | Defender |
| 5 | Brad Ring | Midfielder |
| - | Khari Stephenson | Midfielder |
| - | Simon Dawkins | Striker |
| 37 | Jacob Peterson | Midfielder |
| 16 | Steven Lenhart | Striker |
| 8 | Chris Wondolowski | Striker |
| - | Andrew Weber | Goalkeeper |
| - | Tim Ward | Defender |
| 4 | Sam Cronin | Midfielder |
| 30 | Rafael Baca | Midfielder |
| 17 | Joey Gjertsen | Striker |
| 19 | Scott Sealy | Striker |
| 24 | Alan Gordon | Striker |
Results
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Match News
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Jack McInerney Striker Philadelphia Union |
7 | 0 |
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Mike Magee Midfielder LA Galaxy |
6 | 1 |
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Claudio Bieler Striker Sporting KC |
6 | 1 |
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Marco Di Vaio Striker Montreal Impact |
6 | 0 |
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Robert Earnshaw Striker Toronto FC |
5 | 2 |
