Earthquakes earn point after scoreless draw with the Revolution
Earthquakes defender Ramiro Corrales keeps the ball away from Revolution forward Sainey Nyassi during a scoreless draw at Gillette Stadium. Photo: Tim Bouwer, isiphotos.com The San Jose Earthquakes withstood an energized New England Revolution team on the road Saturday night and came away with a scoreless draw. Both teams had scant quality chances on goal, but even when they did, the goalkeepers were up to the challenge. And while the Quakes may have fancied getting the win at... Read More
With WPS record fifth straight win, Gold Pride hitting on all cylinders
Marta celebrates her second goal of the night with her FC Gold Pride teammates. Photo: David Silverman, isiphotos.com. With Kelley O’Hara and Camille Abily both sidelined with injuries, Marta stepped up her game and showed the Boston Breakers why she is the four-time FIFA Player of the Year, leading her FC Gold Pride to its fifth consecutive WPS win on Friday, May 14. Marta did all her damage in the first half, netting both of the Pride’s goals in its 2-1 road win, dazzling... Read More
Showdown near Beantown: previewing the Quakes visit to the Revolution
Chris Wondolowski looks to make it five games in a row with a goal against the Revolution Saturday night. Back on April 17th, Wondo started his scoring streak with a fine effort past a diving Preston Burpo. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com Last week’s Earthquakes match preview with Nat Baker of ASN was so enjoyable I called up another colleague to look ahead to this weekend’s away match at the New England Revolution. Ladies and gentleman, I’m happy to... Read More
Burling making the most of his chances with the Earthquakes
Bobby Burling is surrounded by Red Bull spectators as he rises high for his first MLS goal in a 4-0 win against New York. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com In a surprisingly strong start to the season for the San Jose Earthquakes, many players have impressed with their performances. Goalkeeper Joe Cannon has posted three shutouts in his last four starts. Bobby Convey and Ramiro Corrales have paired up as the most in-form left-sided tandem in MLS. Chris Wondolowski scored... Read More
FC Gold Pride aim for five straight
Tiffeny Milbrett and FC Gold Pride look to continue their win streak against the Boston Breakers this Friday night. Photo: John Todd, isiphotos.com FC Gold Pride heads to the East Coast this weekend for a Friday, May 14, battle against the struggling Boston Breakers. Gold Pride enter the game on a four-game win streak while the Breakers (1-1-3) haven’t been on the winning side since the WPS opening weekend. But even with the Breakers struggling, it’s not going to... Read More