■ When, where: Wednesday, 10:30 p.m., at Avaya Stadium, San Jose.

■  TV, radio: CSN, WBZ-FM (98.5).

■  Formations: New England — 4-2-3-1; San Jose — 4-4-2.

■  Goalkeepers: New England — Brad Knighton; San Jose — David Bingham.

■  Coaches: New England — Jay Heaps; San Jose — Dominic Kinnear.

■  Referee: Hilario Grajeda.

■  Out: New England — D London Woodberry (suspension), D Jordan McCrary (groin), M Xavier Kouassi (knee); San Jose — M Marc Pelosi (knee), F Mark Sherrod (knee), G Bryan Meredith (abdomnial), D Clarence Goodson (back), M Fatai Alashe (hamstring)

■  Miscellany: San Jose has won twice in its last 14 games, dating to May 22 . . . The Earthquakes have 26 goals, tied with D.C. United for second-fewest in MLS . . . San ­Jose’s 90 shots on goal are also second-fewest in the MLS.