The San Jose Earthquakes haven’t always looked their best in 2017, but continue to remain staunchly entrenched in the playoff race out West. And while the team’s less-than-stellar form on the road has held the side back from surging up the standings, Sunday afternoon’s 3-0 win over the LA Galaxy has given new life to the team’s postseason aspirations.
“I think it was just the grit that we had and the unwillingness to step back or lay off,” said head coach Chris Leitch following the victory. “I think that we wanted it. I think we wanted to outwork them and out battle them.