SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The San Jose Earthquakes were denied their seventh straight result on Wednesday night, falling 3-1 to the host Minnesota United at Allianz Field.
The Quakes had gone through the month of June unbeaten. But in the battle of two MLS playoff contenders, Minnesota United held serve at home. Minnesota (8-7-3, 27 points) came into the game in sixth place in the Western Conference, one point back of San Jose (7-7-4, 25 points) but now holds the two-point lead.
It was the first MLS loss for San Jose since May 11 as the Earthquakes had run off a 4-0-2 record since then to jump into the thick of the playoff race after starting the season 0-4-0.
Minnesota United cools off San Jose Earthquakes 3-1
