Cristian Espinoza
30-Year-Old
San Jose Earthquakes
MLS
SUS
Injury Suspension
Est. Return 9/13/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Espinoza was the only bright spot for San Jose in 2024. He scored four goals and added 14 assists in what was one of the worst offenses in the league. It speaks to Espinoza's talent that he was productive even in such a dreadful year. With wholesale changes throughout the starting XI, the future is uncertain for Espinoza, though it's unlikely anyone takes his set-piece role. If he gets a truly elite striker to finish his chances he could push for MVP candidacy, if not, he could be left making the most of a bad situation for yet another year.
Handed for suspension
Espinoza recorded two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.
ANALYSIS
Espinoza will be serving his first suspension of the season after recording his fifth yellow card in 10 appearances. He's been in a bit of a drought of late, failing to land on the scoresheet since June 29, recording 15 shots (six on target) with 29 chances created in the last eight games. His absence can see Josef Martinez made a return to the starting XI for San Jose vs Austin FC.
Espinoza will be serving his first suspension of the season after recording his fifth yellow card in 10 appearances. He's been in a bit of a drought of late, failing to land on the scoresheet since June 29, recording 15 shots (six on target) with 29 chances created in the last eight games. His absence can see Josef Martinez made a return to the starting XI for San Jose vs Austin FC.
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Peppers net in loss
Espinoza registered five shots (two on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss against San Diego FC.
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Logs 12 crosses, six accurate
Espinoza recorded two shots (one on goal), 12 crosses (six accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.
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Once again logs 13 crosses
Espinoza recorded one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd minute.
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Starting versus Dallas
Espinoza (lower body) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against FC Dallas.
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Out with injury
Espinoza is out for Saturday's match against Minnesota due to a lower-body injury, according to the MLS injury report.
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