The San Jose Earthquakes couldn’t have asked for a better time for a break from MLS action, as two straight losses to Western Conference opponents dropped them below the red line for postseason qualification. The FIFA international break has given the walking wounded on the roster a chance to rest and recover, and tonight’s Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match against the San Francisco Deltas will provide some of those players that have not played often — or at all — the chance to earn some valuable competitive minutes.
Two players to look for when the Quakes kick off their Open Cup campaign at Avaya Stadium, kickoff at 7:15 p.