The San Jose Earthquakes will enter Avaya Stadium on Wednesday evening with a major opportunity in front of them: to surge ahead of Real Salt Lake and into the seventh and final playoff position in the Western Conference. RSL, who is two points ahead, does not play again until Saturday.
Although just June, it’s never too early to peek in at the MLS standings. A league generally built on parity, teams often find themselves regretting one or two missed opportunities that costs them at the end of the season.
The Quakes are currently in the midst of a four-match unbeaten streak (2-0-2) and a five-match home unbeaten streak (4-0-1).