//San Jose Earthquakes Advance to Round of 16 in MLS Is Back Tournament

San Jose Earthquakes Advance to Round of 16 in MLS Is Back Tournament

San Jose (2-1-2) clinched the top spot out of Group B after going unbeaten in its three matches in the group stage.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Cristian Espinoza scored his first goal of the season early in the second half, Chris Wondolowski provided the clincher moments after coming on as a substitute, and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Sunday night to clinch a spot in the MLS is Back tournament round of 16.

San Jose (2-1-2) clinched the top spot out of Group B after going unbeaten in its three matches in the group stage. San Jose opened with a 0-0 draw against Seattle, before a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory over Vancouver when Shea Salinas scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time for the win.

This time it was Espinoza providing the game-winner in the 56th minute. Midfielder Jackson Yueill found Espinoza free