San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes, looking to claim playoff spot, face Austin FC

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Austin FC has little to play for on Saturday night when it visits San Jose on Decision Day, but for the Earthquakes, a playoff spot is on the line when the ball is kicked off. A win on Saturday would put San Jose (10-10-13, 43 points) in the postseason, which possibly could lead to the Quakes hosting an MLS playoff match for the first time since 2012. It would be a notable accomplishment for the

Earthquakes, FC Dallas battle over final two Western playoff spots

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The San Jose Earthquakes and FC Dallas are holding onto the final two playoff spots in the Western Conference with the regular season winding down. The postseason chase could see a shake-up in either direction from the clubs’ meeting Saturday night in Frisco, Texas. San Jose (10-10-12, 42 points) hasn’t clinched a playoff spot yet, but it’s possible for the Quakes to move into a top-four position in the West, guaranteeing a postseason home match.