Jamaican International and former Bradford City midfielder Omar Daley on trial with San Jose Earthquakes
Following his performance with the Jamaican Men’s National Team at the recently concluded CONCACAF Gold Cup, midfielder Omar Daley joined the San Jose Earthquakes on trial this week. The 30-year old right winger scored a goal for the Reggae Boyz in their Group B opener against Grenada, and made three appearances for Jamaica, including as a late substitute in their 2-0 loss to the U.S. in the quarterfinals. “I’m delighted for the opportunity to train with the team,” shared... Read More
Quakes Cast Episode 17: Scoreless against the short-handed Galaxy, looking to exact revenge against the Red Bulls
Episode 17 of the Quakes Cast features a rather frank breakdown of the scoreless draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy and a look ahead to the big holiday weekend match against the New York Red Bulls at Stanford Stadium. Sometimes expectations can be frustrating — even a bit embarrassing — as evident by the inability of the Earthquakes to capitalize against a shorthanded Galaxy side on the weekend, but then you vent and move on. Keeping things in perspective, the Quakes are... Read More
Huckerby wins Golden Boot
Former Earthquake Darren Huckerby, now retired, is proving that “he has still got it,” according to a story in today’s Pink ‘Un, the sports paper of his hometown Norwich, England. Participating in the Yorkshire Masters tournament with his fellow veterans of Leeds United, he tallied a total of eight goals in three matches, including four against Sheffield United. Next up are teams like Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Rangers. Click the... Read More
Wait, wait — he’s not a goalkeeper! But it may not matter as much as you think
Earthquakes Planet has been in an uproar over the team’s draw this weekend with the Galaxy. Not over the draw so much — while it’s always preferable to beat LA, a draw is substantially better than losing to LA — but the manner in which the result occurred. With the Galaxy down to 10 men and midfielder Mike Magee conscripted into emergency goalkeeping duty, the Quakes couldn’t put a goal on the scoreboard. In wake of the scoreless match, I’ve heard long-time... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes honor Chris Wondolowski with bobblehead giveaway
The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the August 6 match against the Portland Timbers FC will be Chris Wondolowski Bobblehead Giveaway Night, presented by new club sponsor Wells Fargo. The Quakes leader scorer and defending MLS Golden Boot winner becomes the latest in the series of players immortalized with an iconic and kinetic statuette. The last Earthquakes bobblehead was issued prior to the 2009 season and featured midfielder Darren Huckerby. Read More