MLS: San Jose 1, New England 0

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 11 (UPI) -- A goal in the 15th minute by Chris Wondolowski Saturday boosted the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-0 victory over New England in their MLS opener.

Wondolowski had 16 goals in 30 games for the Earthquakes last season and got off to a good start against a New England team that finished last in the Eastern Conference a year ago.

Shea Salinas sent a through ball to Wondolowski, who put a shot from outside the penalty area into the bottom right corner of the net.

Jon Busch had to make just one save to record the shutout for San Jose.