Judd’s brace lifts Earthquakes to win in Portland
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Preston Judd scored in the second and 12th minutes as the San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Portland Timbers 3-1 Saturday night at Providence Park, with Daniel Munie adding a goal and goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto recording six saves; the result snapped a four-match MLS winless streak and marked San Jose's first victory in Portland in 20 attempts.
The win moved San Jose to 32 points in the Western Conference standings and left Portland with four losses amid ongoing home struggles; this result arrives as MLS pauses for the World Cup break, giving the Earthquakes momentum and statistical gains to carry into the midseason pause and prompting Portland to reassess ahead of resumed league play.
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Timeline
- 1. 2011: Portland Timbers join MLS; Providence Park becomes site of recurring San Jose losses.
- 2. Early season: San Jose conceded eight goals across their first 12 matches.
- 3. Prior to the game: Earthquakes were winless in four consecutive MLS matches.
- 4. Saturday night: San Jose beat Portland 3-1; Preston Judd scored twice and Daniel made six saves.
- 5. After match: San Jose reached 32 points and entered the MLS break for World Cup matches.
Why it matters
This victory is a morale boost for San Jose Earthquakes fans. It breaks a 20-game losing streak in Portland and ends a four-match winless run. It's a sign of improvement, especially as the team heads into the World Cup break. If you're a fan, it's a good time to show your support.
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