SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Real Sociedad of La Liga 2-1 in a friendly Wednesday night behind two goals from captain Chris Wondolowski. Midfielders Shea Salinas and Cordell Cato each tallied an assist on the pair of goals.
In the victory, several Quakes make their season debuts. Defender Jordan Stewart tallied 72 minutes in his first game back after suffering an Achilles tear last August, Cato made his first appearance since injuring his hamstring in preseason and goalkeepers Bryan Meredith and Andrew Tarbell each earned their first minutes of 2016.
Real Sociedad took the lead in the 10th minute.