San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Quakes headed for playoffs; End regular season Sunday in Seattle

On the Quakes podcast with Marko:

#1 Marko, the Quakes are on high octane right now they have gone undefeated in four of their last five games and get another big win for the second time this season against Mighty LAFC in a one goal 3-2 win.

#2 The Quakes have now managed to string two wins in a row together, they have three undefeated shutouts in their last five games which included that first win over LAFC 4-0 back on Oct 14th in LA.

#3 Marko, the win was big the Quakes get a better grip on the last and final spot in the Western Conference and clinch for a playoff berth that has to be something special for a team who hasn’t been in the post season in a while.

#4 Marko, Talk about Chris Wondolowski on Wed Oct 28th’s match against Real Salt Lake Wondolowski did all the scoring in that game with two goals for a 2-0 win and his goal on Wednesday night kept the Quakes in for the crucial one goal win 3-2 over LAFC.

#5 Another critical game against the Seattle Sounders at Centurylink Field in Seattle on Sun Nov 8th. How much is this match going to be for the Quakes playing one of the best team’s in the MLS previous to post season play?

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San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Wondolowski’s key goals help Quakes get seventh seed in Western Conference

The San Jose Earthquakes Chris Wondolowski celebrates a first half goal with teammate Cristian Espinoza (10) against Real Salt Lake FC on Wed Oct 28, 2020 at Earthquakes Stadium in San Jose (AP News photo)

On the SJ Earthquakes podcast with Marko:

#1 Marko talk about Chris Wondolowski’s two goals Wednesday night against Real Salt Lake in a 2-0 shutout win at Earthquakes Stadium.

#2 The win gave San Jose the seventh seed in the Western Conference with 27 points.

#3 The Quakes are ahead of the eighth place Vancouver Whitecaps who they lost two in their last match against them in Portland 2-1 so the win against Real Salt Lake was crucial.

#4 Wondolowski said the game against Real Salt Lake wasn’t the prettiest but the Quakes grinded it out for the 2-0 shutout.

#5 The Quakes next host LAFC (9-4-7) and hold the fifth seed in the Western Conference. The Quakes shutout LAFC in their last meeting 4-0. LAFC will be looking for some revenge, can the Quakes pull off another win against LAFC in this next match.

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San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Marko Ukalovic filling in for Ana Kieu: Hoesen was an unforeseen hero against Real Salt Lake

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On the San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Marko:

1. The Quakes lost to Minnesota United 3-1 at Allianz Field last Wednesday.

2. Danny Hoesen lifted the Quakes to a 1-0 shutout over Real Salt Lake at Avaya Stadium last Saturday.

3. US Men’s Soccer lost to Mexico 1-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at Soldier Field on Sunday.

4. Quakes goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski and Reno 1868 FC midfielder Seth Casiple were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 17.

5. With the Quakes’ newfound success, how much of an impact does Matias Almeyda have on his team?

6. The Quakes head to L.A. to face the Galaxy always a battle when both of these teams meet up they faced each other last in June at Stanford Stadium.

Marko Ukalovic is a Quakes beat writer and catch Ana Kieu on the San Jose Earthquakes podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com