SJ Earthquakes’ hopes of big finish dashed, early lead slips away in MLS season-ending loss to LAFC

LOS ANGELES — Jackson Yueill helped the Earthquakes get off to a fast start with a goal in the ninth minute, but Los Angeles FC shook off a scoreless first half to send San Jose to a 3-1 loss on Saturday night in its final match of the season.

The Quakes (6-25-3) finished the season in last place in the Western Conference with 21 points and were the only club in the 29-team MLS that didn’t finish with at least 30 points.

“With respect to this season, it was a tough year.” said Ian Russell...