After two defeats within the past week, San Jose find themselves in desperate need of results and luck in order to make the playoffs. Real Salt Lake have also found themselves in need of late season spark to clinch their playoff berth. Although both sides have a very different likelihood of making the post-season. According to ESPN statistician Paul Carr, Real Salt Lake are 95% likely to clinch a playoff spot while San Jose are 2% likely. Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California, will provide the stage for both of the sides battling for the three points.
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Goalkeeper
David Bingham will retain his spot in goal for the Earthquakes making his 31st start in San Jose’s 31 games this season.