SAN JOSE -- Despite scoring their first goal since Aug. 19, the Earthquakes were outgunned in Saturday's 4-3 friendly match loss against C.F. Pachuca at Avaya Stadium.
With more than half of their regular starters either sitting out the exhibition with injuries or away on international duty, several new faces cracked the starting lineup for the Quakes. Among those making their starting debut was goalkeeper Bryan Meredith, who had a rough first half.Meredith surrendered two goals in an opening half that saw the defending Liga MX champions outclass the Quakes. The first came on a shot in the 12th minute from Erick Gutierrez that Meredith got his hands on but fumbled away and allowed to dribble into the goal.