Over the course of the last month, the San Jose Earthquakes have moved their way up the table. After a poor showing at the start of the season, the fortunes of Matias Almeyda’s side have changed. On Saturday, the opportunity to move into the top seven playoff places was at hand.
Visiting FC Dallas entered the match with troubles of their own, struggling for consistency throughout the season. However, they were gifted an opening goal after a terrible mistake by the Earthquakes. Goalkeeper Daniel Vega misplayed a pass and it rolled into the net for one of the worst own goals of the season.