20th Anniversary of Inaugural MLS Game
Saturday’s match marks almost exactly 20 years to the day of the inaugural MLS game, which took place between the then-named San Jose Clash and D.C. United at Spartan Stadium on April 6, 1996. Clash forward Eric Wynalda scored the lone goal in the 88th minute, giving San Jose a 1-0 victory. The 20th Anniversary celebration Saturday marks the first time since the 1996 season that the original Clash players and coaches will come together at Avaya Stadium.
The Earthquakes are coming off their first matchless week of the season.