San Jose Earthquakes play well, still lose to Los Angeles Galaxy, 2-0
Robbie Keane, seen here in a 2010 match between the Earthquakes and Tottenham Hotspur, scored in his debut for the L.A. Galaxy. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com. Given the team’s beleaguered mentality after stretching its winless streak to 12 games, it’s perhaps not surprising that the San Jose Earthquakes are playing the “moral victory” card after their 2-0 loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy. On paper, the Quakes clearly outplayed its California Clásico foes, outshooting... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes versus Los Angeles Galaxy match preview: Robbie Keane arrives in LA just in time to face the Quakes in the California Clasico
In the week leading up to the second leg of the 2011 California Clasico between the San Jose Earthquakes and Los Angeles Galaxy, both teams added new forwards to their rosters just as the MLS summer transfer window closed. In San Jose, Ecuadoran international Edmundo Zura was signed on a loan deal from his home country team El Nacional; while in Los Angeles, Ireland international and team captain Robbie Keane was bought from Tottenham Hotspur and signed by MLS as a Designated... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes training report: preparing for the California Clasico against the Los Angeles Galaxy
In the team’s first full week of training following a disappointing three-match home stand where they earned just a single point, the San Jose Earthquakes prepared in earnest for their away visit to the Home Depot Center to face the Los Angeles Galaxy. Sitting atop the Western Conference standings and in poll position to win the MLS Supporters Shield, the Galaxy will feature their full complement of Designated Players this Saturday evening, a change from the less glamorous... Read More
Earthquakes versus Eurosnobs: Earthquakes win
There’s a neighbor on my block who professes to be a soccer fan, yet openly states he “won’t cross the street” to go see an MLS game. The term ‘Eurosnob’ has been coined to describe such fans, who maintain such an attitude and pay no attention whatsoever to MLS. Let’s face it — MLS has intense competition from the major leagues in Europe and South America. Each beautiful game is accessible from the comfy confines of our living room couches, via innumerable... Read More
Quakes Cast Episode 25: Colorado Rapids benefit from 12th-man advantage to edge San Jose 2-1; California Clasico rivalry week as Quakes travel to face LA Galaxy
“But, this winless streak goes to eleven.” — Nigel T., Earthquakes supporter. Where can the San Jose Earthquakes go from there? Where? Well, that is the big question vexing the podcasting trio this week as they look back at the very ugly loss to the Colorado Rapids. Not ugly by the players, but by the “neutral” wearing red in the middle of the park. Still, it was good to see the Quakes continue their ascension in quality play, and it promises to add something to their... Read More