Played
July 28, 2012 10:40 PM EDT
Buck Shaw Stadium — Santa Clara, California
Referee: C. Penso
Attendance: 10525
July 28, 2012 10:40 PM EDT
Buck Shaw Stadium — Santa Clara, California
Referee: C. Penso
Attendance: 10525
90+8′
Steven Lenhart
MLS Preview: San Jose Earthquakes - Chicago Fire
Four players represented the Earthquakes in the All-Star Game. Now it's back to league action, where San Jose currently tops the pile.
By Zac Lee Rigg
Jonathan Daniel
| PROBABLE LINEUPS |
| San Jose Earthquakes (4-4-2): Busch; Zayner, Bernardez, Hernandez, Morrow; Salinas, Baca, Cronin, Dawkins; Gordon, Wondolowski. |
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OUT: MF Joey Gjertsen (R knee surgery); DF Tim Ward (L non-specific soft tissue injury)
QUESTIONABLE: MF Sam Garza (rib fracture); FW Steven Lenhart (concussion symptoms)
| Chicago Fire (4-2-3-1): Johnson; Gargan, Anibaba, Berry, Segares; Pause, Pardo; Nyarko, Rolfe, Pappa; Oduro. |
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OUT: DF Cory Gibbs (R knee meniscus repair)
| DID YOU KNOW? |
- Chicago has edged the all-time meetings with San Jose, posting a 12-8-11 record.
- The Earthquakes are the best team in MLS right now. Their 43 points cannot be bettered in either conference. The Fire have 31 points, fifth best in the East.
- Chris Wondolowski leads the league with 17 goals. He recently scored against Chelsea in the All-Star Game. The 3-2 win for MLS also featured Steve Beitashour, Ramiro Corrales and Justin Morrow.
- The Fire swapped Designated Players this week. Federico Puppo rejoined Defensor Sporting Club on loan and Dutch striker Sherjill MacDonald took his spot in the Windy City.
- Steve Beitashour and Marco Pappa are suspended for this match.
Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 Chicago Fire
- 40 %
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San Jose Earthquakes 1-2 Chicago Fire
- 20 %
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San Jose Earthquakes 0-2 Chicago Fire
- 10 %
| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Jul 28, 2012 | San Jose Earthquakes 1 - Chicago Fire 1 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Sep 10, 2011 | San Jose Earthquakes 2 - Chicago Fire 0 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | May 28, 2011 | Chicago Fire 2 - San Jose Earthquakes 2 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Sep 29, 2010 | San Jose Earthquakes 0 - Chicago Fire 3 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Apr 10, 2010 | Chicago Fire 1 - San Jose Earthquakes 2 |
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San Jose Earthquakes
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| Jun 15, 2013 | Colorado Rapids 1 - San Jose Earthquakes 2 | MLS |
| Jun 1, 2013 | Real Salt Lake 3 - San Jose Earthquakes 0 | MLS |
| May 25, 2013 | FC Dallas 1 - San Jose Earthquakes 0 | MLS |
| May 18, 2013 | San Jose Earthquakes 1 - Colorado Rapids 1 | MLS |
| May 11, 2013 | Seattle Sounders FC 4 - San Jose Earthquakes 0 | MLS |
Chicago Fire
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| Jun 8, 2013 | Chicago Fire 2 - Portland Timbers 2 | MLS |
| Jun 2, 2013 | Chicago Fire 2 - D.C. United 0 | MLS |
| May 25, 2013 | Real Salt Lake 1 - Chicago Fire 1 | MLS |
| May 18, 2013 | Philadelphia Union 1 - Chicago Fire 0 | MLS |
| May 11, 2013 | Chicago Fire 0 - Philadelphia Union 1 | MLS |
| 18 | Jon Busch | Goalkeeper |
| 15 | Justin Morrow | Defender |
| 21 | Jason Hernandez | Defender |
| 26 | V. Bernárdez | Defender |
| 24 | Jed Zayner | Defender |
| 4 | Sam Cronin | Midfielder |
| 30 | Rafael Baca | Midfielder |
| 6 | Shea Salinas | Midfielder |
| 8 | Chris Wondolowski | Striker |
| - | Simon Dawkins | Striker |
| 24 | Alan Gordon | Striker |
| 1 | David Bingham | Goalkeeper |
| 12 | Ramiro Corrales | Defender |
| 3 | Ike Opara | Defender |
| - | Khari Stephenson | Midfielder |
| 19 | Sam Garza | Striker |
| 16 | Steven Lenhart | Striker |
| 10 | Sercan Güvenisik | Striker |
| 25 | Sean Johnson | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Dan Gargan | Defender |
| 6 | Jalil Anibaba | Defender |
| 22 | Austin Berry | Defender |
| 23 | Arne Friedrich | Defender |
| 12 | Logan Pause | Midfielder |
| - | Pavel Pardo | Midfielder |
| 71 | Alex | Midfielder |
| - | Dominic Oduro | Striker |
| 14 | Patrick Nyarko | Striker |
| 17 | Chris Rolfe | Striker |
| 18 | Jay Nolly | Goalkeeper |
| 99 | Hunter Jumper | Defender |
| 11 | Daniel Paladini | Midfielder |
| 19 | Corben Bone | Midfielder |
| 21 | Michael Videira | Midfielder |
| 14 | Orr Barouch | Striker |
| 7 | Sherjill MacDonald | Striker |
Results
Times In EST
Live
Final
scheduled
Suspended
Cancelled
Postponed
Match News
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jack McInerney Striker Philadelphia Union |
10 | 0 |
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Marco Di Vaio Striker Montreal Impact |
9 | 0 |
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Mike Magee Midfielder LA Galaxy |
8 | 1 |
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Claudio Bieler Striker Sporting KC |
7 | 2 |
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Dominic Oduro Striker Columbus Crew |
7 | 0 |
