San Jose Earthquakes crash out of MLS Cup playoffs with 1-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids were all smiles after defeating the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 and earning a trip to the 2010 MLS Cup Final. Photo: Michael Janosz, isiphotos.com The San Jose Earthquakes season came to a close after a 1-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids Saturday evening at a frigid Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The lone goal came courtesy of a Kosuke Kimura crossing pass in the 42nd minute that eluded defender Jason Hernandez and goalkeeper Jon Busch. The victory by the Rapids earned... Read More
This weekend, it’s death or glory for Bay Area soccer
Being a sports fan is all about vicarious thrills. For children watching their heroes on the field, it’s a chance to share in the joys of victory or empathize with the defeated, while at the same time considering your own athletic possibilities. As an adult, the dynamic changes — you don’t have the opportunity to view your life as a cut-and-dried series of wins, draws, or losses the way you do when you’re growing up, but supporting a team provides a chance... Read More
Earthquakes advance to Eastern Conference Final with 3-1 victory over Red Bulls
Bobby Convey, who scored two goals and added an assist on Thursday night, celebrates one of his tallies. Photo: Brett Sarsfield, isiphotos.com The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-1 at Red Bull Arena to clinch their first round playoff series by a 3-2 aggregate score. Two goals by Bobby Convey and a tally from Chris Wondolowski provided the fireworks, while a resilient defensive effort from goalkeeper Jon Busch and the back four limited the potent New York... Read More
The fate of FC Gold Pride hangs by a thread
FC Gold Pride captain Rachel Buehler holds the trophy aloft as the team celebrates victory in the 2010 WPS Championship on September 26. Without new investors, however, the team could be dissolved by mid-November. Photo: Kelley L. Cox, isiphotos.com Despite the fact that they were crowned WPS champions, it wasn’t a season filled with drama for FC Gold Pride. The team so dominated the league that victory was a foregone conclusion: they won the most games and lost the fewest,... Read More