Earthquakes match day: RSL edition
Growing up in Michigan, I always associated spring with opening day for the Detroit Tigers — well, that and the melting of snow, new leaves on the trees, and the re-emergence of green grass. Compared to that, the arrival of the vernal equinox to the Bay Area is much more subtle, but it’s still marked by a sporting event: the first Earthquakes match of the year. In talking to players over recent weeks and taking in the sights at training yesterday, there are a lot of reasons... Read More
Quakes Pre-Season Party
San Jose Earthquakes and Center Line Soccer hosted a pre-season kick-off party at Rosie McCann’s in San Jose, CA on March 25, 2010 – including a live recording of the Center Line Soccer Podcast. Photo gallery by Joe Nuxoll. ... Read More
Earthquakes training news and notes
With a 6 p.m. start time for the season opener against Real Salt Lake this Saturday, the Earthquakes started their Tuesday training session at the same time in an effort to replicate the lighting and field conditions they will face against the reigning MLS Cup champions. Even better was the opportunity to practice on their home turf at Buck Shaw Stadium, instead of the well worn grass at West Valley College. Read More Read More
Bring on the new MLS season!
A sleepy spring evening at Buck Shaw Stadium awaited me Tuesday as I entered the gates to watch the Earthquakes train in anticipation of their season opener against Real Salt Lake. The air was still as the waning sunlight faded behind the Santa Cruz Mountains. A light dusting of pollen still coated the bench seating where I sat in the East Stand. The refurbished grass pitch looked in perfect shape, far from the painted dirt we saw back in October of last year. My only guests were... Read More
Quakes waive three players
Simon Elliott, Antonio Ribeiro, and Mike Graczyk were placed on waivers today as the Earthquakes looked to comply with MLS roster limits. Read More Read More