The San Jose Earthquakes played a 0-0 draw against the LA Galaxy Sunday in a home California Clasico clash. Often, a scoreless draw against the biggest rival would be a letdown, but given the Quakes’ reeling form, it was a step in the right direction.
Now what? With another game right around the corner, Wednesday against the Portland Timbers, here’s how the Earthquakes can build on a good first step Sunday.
The importance of defense
Yes, it’s obvious, but the big difference between Thursday’s 7-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders and Sunday’s draw against the Galaxy was the defensive performance.