Preview: Timbers vs. Earthquakes

Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIn the MLS is Back Tournament, the San Jose Earthquakes won three of their matches, drew against Seattle, and were knocked out by Minnesota United. For the second time this season, the Loons were able to best San Jose by a less-than-flattering score line. The Quakes lost 5-2 to Minnesota in the regular season and 4-1 in the quarterfinals of the MLS is Back Tournament.

Minnesota has become something of a bogey team for San Jose coach Matias Almeyda: He has never won against them while coaching the San Jose Earthquakes. MLS as a whole has struggled to find a consistent way to disrupt San Jose, but Minnesota’s Adrian Heath seems to have the…