DeRo making a difference for DC
I would’ve started this column earlier, but I had to finish watching a Little League game on TV first. We now join an un-objective and un-comprehensive look at the week that was, already in progress. Lots of Big News as the transfer window closes and a new MLS TV deal opens. Some important numbers from the just announced NBC deal: Versus, which will be known as the NBC Sports Network come 2012, reaches twice as many homes as Fox Soccer Channel, the outlet it will replace. Reported... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes sign Ecuador striker Edmundo Zura on loan for remainder of 2010 MLS season
When head coach Frank Yallop revealed last Saturday night that the Earthquakes were planning to bring an attack-minded player to San Jose in the waning hours of the MLS summer transfer window, the guessing began on who that player might be. Because Yallop and general manager John Doyle didn’t want to reveal the player’s identity until all the paperwork had been approved by the league, reporters and supporters were left with very few clues. Doyle had just returned from a visit... Read More
Earthquakes, Rapids react to San Jose loss on Aftershocks podcast
Earthquakes Sam Cronin, left, and Brad Ring react in disbelief as referee Paul Ward shows Cronin a red card for his ball-winning tackle on Pablo Mastroeni. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com. Center Line Soccer’s Robert Jonas and Jay Hipps analyze Saturday’s 2-1 Earthquakes loss to the Colorado Rapids and speak to a host of players and coaches after the match. Interviews include Frank Yallop, Jon Busch, Joey Gjertsen, Sam Cronin, and Chris Wondolowski from San... Read More
Earthquakes winless streak now at a club-record 11 games, but help is on the way
Matt Pickens blocks Chris Wondolowski's shot, but San Jose's Joey Gjertsen headed in the rebound. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com. (Santa Clara) First, the good news. According to San Jose head coach Frank Yallop, the Earthquakes are about to sign an attacking player from Brazil to help their injury-ridden attack and possibly breathe new life into the team’s chances of making the playoffs. “There should be someone coming in for sure,” Yallop said.... Read More
Gallery: Quakes vs Rapids
The San Jose Earthquakes were defeated by the visiting Colorado Rapids 1-2 in Santa Clara, CA on August 13, 2011. Photo gallery by Joe Nuxoll. Read More Read More