Quakes vs. Wizards gameday
Greetings from Estadio Buck Shaw, where San Jose and Kansas City – two teams whose playoff prospects are next to zero - will square off. Read More Read More
Osorio packs his bags; thanks Quakes
Okay, just kidding with the second bit, but does anyone remember May 8? Quakes fans could be forgiven for purging that day from their collective memory, as it was on that day that San Jose capitulated to the New York Red Bulls, 4-1. But for Juan Carlos Osorio, that would prove to be a red letter day, as it was the last time he would win a game as New York’s head coach. Read More Read More
Sanchez gets visa, loses starting spot
Looks like Ramon Sanchez received his P-1 visa with little fuss. Unfortunately for the El Salvador captain, it looks like he will still lose his spot in the starting lineup. Read More Read More
Center Line Soccer South Africa 2010 news wrap
ESPN to preach soccer to the uninitiated?
Remember all the naysayers claiming that South Africa could never build the stadiums necessary to host a World Cup? I hope they take a gander at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban via their 24/7 webcam and tell us again how impossible it will be. Is that a beautiful bit of architecture or what? South Africa may have issues but the ability to build a state-of-the-art stadium is not one of them. (The Independent Online reports that Durban’s other projects are proceeding on... Read More
Shoot out the lights
We’ve got several items to convey today but first, let’s get to today’s Solar-Powered Soccer Blog soundtrack. With the bye week for the Quakes, there hasn’t been much to report, so we’ve missed the 40th anniversary of Woodstock. I also heard yesterday that the illustrious Richard Thompson celebrated his 60th birthday this year, a milestone which the Blog also failed to recognize. So, in a neat bit of serendipity, I am happy to pass along the following:... Read More