March 20th features a match where San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United will play a match in Saint Paul in a clash of the Major League Soccer. 7th placed Minnesota United is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against New York Red Bulls. Luis Amarilla scored the first goal for Minnesota United in the 51st minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, New York Red Bulls couldn’t muster any offence and Minnesota United ran away with the shutout win. Minnesota United is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while 13th placed San Jose Earthquakes is fresh off their 0-2 loss against Philadelphia Union. Cory Burke struck first for Philadelphia Union in the 23rd minute, then Gazdag added another in the 58th minute on a penalty kick In the end, San Jose Earthquakes couldn’t muster any offence and Philadelphia Union ran away with the shutout win. San Jose Earthquakes looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 8 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws apiece.
Both Chris Wondolowski and Francisco Javier Calvo Quesada have been the hottest scorers for San Jose Earthquakes in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals. Robin Lod has been the most effective weapon for Minnesota United lately. The midfielder has netted two goals in his last 5 matches.