Earthquakes lose third straight game

San Jose Earthquakes’ Danny Hoesen (9) takes a shot on goal against the Chicago Fire in the first half at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. >> The Earthquakes had a slight edge in offensive play and finally scored a goal but still came up empty on Saturday.

Host Chicago never trailed, scoring once in each half en route to a 2-1 victory over the Earthquakes at Toyota Park. The Quakes (2-8-3, 9 points) avoided a second straight shutout defeat but still saw their losing streak hit three.

They also slipped to 1-5-2 away from Avaya Stadium and remain mired near the bottom of the MLS Western Conference. Chicago…