To a man, when asked in the preseason what the number one goal was for the San Jose Earthquakes this year, every player said without hesitation: Make the playoffs. And now, 33 games into the season, with one game left, the Quakes control their own destiny when it comes to achieving that accomplishment.
Beat Minnesota United on Sunday afternoon in the friendly confines of Avaya Stadium, and San Jose will enjoy it’s first trip to the MLS postseason since 2012. To put it simply, it’s win and you’re in.
“It’s exciting,” said team captain Chris Wondolowski, one of the few holdovers from the previous playoff qualifiers.