Chris Wondolowski went back to doing what he does best, netting a close-range header to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids in both teams’ season opener.
The goal came just 19 seconds into the second half, as new signing Alberto Quintero took a square pass from Quincy Amarikwa and swung in an inch-perfect cross to Wondolowski, who found enough space between a pair of defenders to head home.
The goal was perhaps the best chance of the game for either side, though Wondolowski had a decent chance to double the lead later in the 72nd minute, while Zac MacMath came up big in the 84th minute to deny substitute Tommy Thompson his first career goal.