Chivas/Quakes post-game press wrap
The Quakes continued taking the spoiler role seriously last night against Chivas USA, once again denying their hosts three points that they were desperate for. While Chivas has already qualified for the playoffs, they wanted the win to further their push for the Supporters’ Shield and the CONCACAF Champions League berth that goes with it. Instead, they got just one point for their troubles, and their head coach, Preki, was not at all pleased with the performance. On... Read More
Quakes battle Chivas USA to 2-2 result on the road
The San Jose Earthquakes once again showed their pedigree as spoilers Saturday night, earning a 2-2 tie with first-place Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center in Carson and running their undefeated streak on the road to four games behind a pair of assists from defender Chris Leitch and a strong performance from rookie goalkeeper Andrew Weber. “It was an interesting and entertaining game, and it’s a good point for us,” said Earthquakes coach Frank Yallop. “I thought... Read More
Game day press roundup, Chivas USA edition
It was 20 years ago today at 5:04 p.m. that the Loma Prieta earthquake hit Northern California. Let’s hope it’s not too soon to pick something as frivolous as this selection for the soundtrack to today’s press roundup. On to the news: - Our own Jeff Carlisle takes a look at San Jose’s pleasure in playing the spoiler for MLSnet.com. The site also offers a pre-game story from the Chivas perspective as well as the “just the facts, ma’am”... Read More
Hernandez, Wondolowski undergo surgery; Glen likely to follow
San Jose Earthquakes manager Frank Yallop confirmed that defender Jason Hernandez and forward Chris Wondolowski both had surgery on Thursday in the hope that both will be back in time for the opening of training camp in late January/early February. Read More Read More
Knee injury ends Wondolowski’s season
The number of injured San Jose players continues to grow with news that forward Chris Wondolowski suffered an injury to the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season. Read More Read More