Earthquakes secure No. 4 seed in MLS Cup playoffs despite 3-1 loss at Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nectarios Triantis scored two goals late in the second half as Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 on Saturday for their third straight victory. Despite the loss, San Jose (14-10-10) clinched a top-four spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. Minnesota (11-12-11) entered needing a win and some help The post Earthquakes secure No. 4 seed in MLS Cup playoffs despite 3-1…