Earthquakes move into first place
The Earthquakes moved into first place last Friday — first place in the MLS allocation list, that is. How was that so? In order to sign defender Michael Orozco on loan from Mexican team San Luis FC, the Philadelphia Union needed to trade up in the allocation order. The top team on the list was the New York Red Bulls, who agreed to allocation money from the Union in order to trade spots on the list. Then, with that number one pick, they secured the rights to Orozco. With that... Read More
Departure of LA Sol from WPS leaves Gold Pride as sole West Coast team
A frequently-heard complaint during FC Gold Pride’s inaugural season was that the team’s name didn’t designate a geographical area. With Thursday’s announcement that the Los Angeles Sol was being disbanded prior to the 2010 WPS season, what was perceived as a shortcoming may turn into an asset. “We’re it on the West Coast for professional women’s soccer, and that’s great,” said Ilisa Kessler, FC Gold Pride general manager. “We represent more people now and... Read More
Wondolowski pens new contract with Quakes
Danville native Chris Wondolowski has signed a new contract with San Jose. Photo: Kelley Cox, isiphotos.com The Earthquakes players left the field after another preseason training session at Oakland Coliseum sweating a bit despite the brisk temperature. One player in particular was also sporting a big smile as he walked over to the sideline — birthday boy Chris Wondolowski. A day after signing a new contract with the team, Wondo, as he is affectionately known by fans and teammates... Read More
Quakes to create training field at Airport West site
It’s not a stadium, but it’s a start. The Earthquakes will be announcing shortly the construction of a training field on the Airport West site, the property that is under option to team owner Lew Wolff for a new soccer stadium along with a large development featuring office and retail space and two hotels. Read More Read More
Quakes upbeat as camp opens
Yesterday at the Oakland Coliseum, the San Jose Earthquakes opened their pre-season training camp, hoping for both a break in the weather and in the ongoing contract negotiations between the league and the MLS Players Union. The rain let up for the morning workout and we should know a lot more about the status of the talks by the end of the week — the existing collective bargaining agreement is set to expire on Sunday — but the big questions about San Jose’s new acquisitions,... Read More