Chofis of the San Jose Earthquakes celebrates his third goal of the match with head coach Matias Almeyda

Quakes midfielder Chofis scores hat-trick in loss

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Real Salt Lake 4-3 on Wednesday night at PayPal Park. The Quakes jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute. After receiving a long ball over the top, Chofis cut onto his left foot and blasted a shot around goalkeeper David Ochoa. Just moments before halftime, Real Salt Lake scored the equalizer. A low header off a corner kick forced a diving save by Quakes goalkeeper ... Full Story