Earthquakes easily dispatch of USMNT U-20 squad in friendly
With the U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team holding their summer camp in San Jose, it was only fitting they would make the trip to the Nutrilite Training Facility for a pair of scrimmage with the Earthquakes. Preparing for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship to be held early next year, the squad welcomed the opportunity to get in the tune-ups with the local MLS side. Unfortunately for coach Thomas Rongen’s squad, they fell 5-0 to San Jose in the first match Tuesday afternoon.... Read More
Pride enjoying WPS All-Star game training
In Kennesaw, Ga., just outside of KSU Soccer Stadium — home of the Atlanta Beat — site of the 2010 WPS All-Star Game presented by U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, it’s all smiles and good times. Coached by FC Gold Pride’s own Albertin Montoya, Team Marta XI — which, totally unrelated but notable nonetheless is that the subway system in Atlanta is called MARTA — ran the usual Albertin Montoya-style drills for a couple hours on the eve of the All-Star... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes release Sanchez, Weber
The San Jose Earthquakes are set to announce the release of two players from their 24-man roster. Central midfielder and El Salvador National Team captain Ramon Sanchez and reserve goalkeeper Andrew Weber have not been training with the team, and an official announcement should come out Wednesday or Thursday. Read More Read More
FCGP shut out at home 2-0 by Sky Blue FC
Natasha Kai celebrates her goal as Sky Blue FC defeated FC Gold Pride 2-0 at Pioneer Stadium in Hayward. Photo: Kelley L. Cox, isiphotos.com Sky Blue FC came into Pioneer Stadium in Hayward, Calif., and were able to do exactly what they needed to do: beat the league-leading FC Gold Pride, 2-0, courtesy of two second-half goals. Rosana got things started for the defending champs, scoring a goal in the 58th minute; Tasha Kai put home the insurance goal in the 88th minute, and Sky... Read More
Earthquakes hold Real Salt Lake to scoreless draw in return to MLS action
Goalkeeper Jon Busch helps the San Jose Earthquakes to their first clean sheet in four MLS matches. Photo: Kelley L. Cox, isiphotos.com The San Jose Earthquakes returned to action against Real Salt Lake Friday night shutting down the MLS Cup champions for a scoreless draw. Goalkeeper Jon Busch, making his first league start of the season, earned the clean sheet with some fine saves and with the support of a retooled back four. While the Quakes did earn a point on the road, the... Read More