It was a bit of deja vu for the Caps on Saturday night in San Jose, as a positive first half hour was undone as the match slipped slowly away from them over the second half, with the Quakes grabbing a deserved 2-1 win.
A select few players shone, while for most it was a performance to forget. Who fell into what category? Read on for the report card grades.
Yohei Takaoka: 5.5
His footwork cost him a chance at stopping Jeremy Ebobisse’s equalizer and he will have been disappointed to have been beaten near post, though the powerful finish from Carlos Akapo would have been tough to stop.