San Jose Earthquakes 2, New York Red Bulls 0 | 2016 MLS Match Recap

Alicia Rodriguez

The San Jose Earthquakes remain unbeaten at Avaya Stadium in 2016, as they defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Wednesday.

The hosts grabbed the lead a few minutes before halftime. A ball was played into the 18-yard box, and San Jose players circulated the ball around as New York defenders closed down. Matias Perez Garcia eventually sent a pass to Fatai Alashe, near the top of the box, whose one-timer deflected off Kemar Lawrence on its way past Luis Robles in goal.

San Jose doubled their lead in the 55th minute, as Shea Salinas connected with Chris Wondolowski on a cross from the left wing that the striker headed home. They are now 3-0-1 at home so far this season.

Box Score

40' - SJ - Fatai Alashe (Matias Perez Garcia)
55' - SJ - Chris Wondolowski (Shea Salinas)
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Three Things

WONDO ON THE MARCH: Wondolowski made history with his goal in the game, as he reached 114 goals in his MLS career, matching Ante Razov in fourth place in the all-time scoring chart. With one more goal, he'll move ahead of Razov, with sights on No. 3, Jaime Moreno's 133-goal mark.
RED BULLS SPORT NEW LOOK: With two games in a week and a cross-country road trip, Red Bulls coach Jesse Marsch opted for a younger lineup, featuring Anatole Abang starting in place of Bradley Wright-Phillips and Tyler Adams making his MLS debut. Shaun Wright-Phillips also got a rare start on the night as well. It may not have made a difference in this particular game, but perhaps this experience will pay off for the squad moving forward this year.
SCORING STRUGGLES CONTINUE: It's little surprise Marsch opted to change his lineup, but the fact remains that the Red Bulls have been shut out in five of six games this season. Will a trip to Colorado on Saturday make a difference? The Rapids are tied for first in defense with just four goals allowed so far, so it won't be easy for New York.