Jack Skahan scored a late goal in the 116th minute, leading the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, securing their place in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2017. The match saw the Quakes outshoot their opponents significantly, managing 29 attempts to the Timbers' 14. Head coach Bruce Arena emphasized the importance of the cup for the team's reputation and competitive respect after years of underachievement. The next stage of the tournament will take place on July 8-9, with matchups determined by a draw.
"My first touch took me a little wide, but I knew if I just kept the ball in a good area, my teammate would put it in," Kaye said.
"This club has not achieved much over the last X number of years, however you want to define that, and I think that this is an important competition to start getting back to winning ways," Arena stated.
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