An ailing dog, goal and 'inappropriate' celebration: MLS player's wild week
San Jose Earthquakes forward Preston Judd needed to raise awareness of his dog's plight, so he turned to an unusual celebration.
Before last Saturday's game against San Diego FC, San Jose Earthquakes forward Preston Judd had a premonition. "I told my girlfriend, my family that there's no way I don't score in this game," Judd tells USA TODAY Sports. Just before halftime, Judd's vision came to fruition.
Beau Leroux played an outstanding low cross from the left flank and Judd, as any good striker does, timed his run to perfection and finished unerringly. There was still one more act before Judd's full plan could be completed. The striker went to the corner flag, got on his knees, lifted his leg and — like any dog owner would recognize — marked his territory.
A little impolite? Maybe. But there was a deeper meaning behind Judd's antics.
Come for the Preston Judd goal, stay for the celly. 😅 San Jose leads 3-0. pic.