Quakes hammer Fuego 6-0 in exhibition
Despite the name of their opponents, it was the Earthquakes who were en fuego last night. They scored early and often for a 6-0 win over the Fresno Fuego before a crowd of 3,724 at Chukchansi Park, with goals coming from Ryan Johnson, Darren Huckerby, Cam Weaver, Pablo Campos, and a pair from Arturo Alvarez. The Earthquakes’ match report is available on their web site and the match was also covered by the Fresno Bee. In other news, check out the profile of Ryan Johnson,... Read More
Quakes facing questions at right back
When James Riley was chosen by the Seattle Sounders FC in last November’s expansion draft, it left something of a hole at the right back position. With the experienced Alex Zotina on trial the past few weeks, it was presumed that the Quakes would snap up the former Kansas City and Chivas USA defender, and slide him into the right side. Not so fast says San Jose manager Frank Yallop. Read More Read More
Yallop expects mix of old and new to play against Fuego
While teams normally use preseason games to get their presumed starting lineup into shape, San Jose manager Frank Yallop has no such luxury ahead of Friday’s set-to against the Fresno Fuego, as a smattering of minor injuries will cause the Quakes’ head man to juggle his lineup even more than usual. Read More Read More
And the latest trialist is…Aki Riihilahti
The log jam that is the San Jose Earthquakes midfield could be getting even more crowded as Finnish international Aki Riihilahti is on trial with the MLS outfit, although contrary to some published reports, he has yet to sign a contract. Read More Read More
Ring likely to miss all of 2009
Any hopes the San Jose Earthquakes had that top draft pick Brad Ring would make an impact this season look to have been dashed, as CLS has learned that a long standing hip ailment will likely sideline the Indiana product for the rest of the 2009 season. Read More Read More