The San Jose Earthquakes extended their unbeaten streak to six games with a decisive 3-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night at PayPal Park. Forward Preston Judd led the charge, netting two goals, while Eduard Löwen contributed a goal and an assist. (kptv.com)
Judd opened the scoring early, heading in a precise pass from Löwen in the fourth minute. Löwen then doubled the lead in the 24th minute with a first-touch shot into the top net, marking his first goal for San Jose since being acquired from St. Louis on August 26. Judd added his second goal in the 29th minute, volleying a flicked ball from Paul Marie to give the Earthquakes a commanding 3-0 lead. (kptv.com)
Portland's David Da Costa managed to pull one back in the 86th minute, but it was too little, too late for the Timbers, who have now lost three consecutive matches and are winless in their last four. (kptv.com)
San Jose's goalkeeper, Earl Edwards Jr., made his second start of the season and recorded a career-high seven saves, playing a crucial role in securing the win. The Earthquakes now hold a 13-8-6 record, while the Timbers fall to 9-13-5. (kptv.com)
Looking ahead, the Timbers are set to play at Kansas City on October 10, while the Earthquakes will visit Colorado on the same date. (kptv.com)