Quakes Cast Episode 30: Winless road trip leaves San Jose Earthquakes on brink of postseason qualification elimination
Never to be divided, the kids are united, as the San Jose Earthquakes youngsters look intent in sending the team into the offseason on a high note. Already making waves in the starting XI, Rafael Baca, Steven Beitashou, Justin Morrow, even Simon Dawkins, are all making their cases for more playing time beyond this season. And with an overall possession game that is improving from game to game, the goals on offense are sure to develop soon. Robert Jonas and Kelly Gray break down... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes proposed soccer-specific stadium undergoes neighborhood scrutiny, new design elements begin to take shape
While the City of San Jose and the San Jose Earthquakes have in effect reached an agreement on the team’s proposed new soccer-specific stadium, local residents that live in close proximity to the site were given a final opportunity to express their concerns about the project to the city’s Department of Planning at a community meeting Monday night. With Earthquakes managing partner Keith Wolff and Earthquakes President David Kaval representing the team, and city council... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes fail to hold lead, settle for 1-1 draw with defending MLS Cup champion Colorado Rapids
The San Jose Earthquakes broke a three-game losing streak to the Colorado Rapids with a 1-1 draw Saturday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO. Following a 19th minute goal from team leading scorer Chris Wondolowski, the home side tied the score off a Drew Moor equalizer in the 71st minute. For the Earthquakes, it was the eighth time this season that they have failed to protect a lead and have either lost or drawn the game. “It’s tough, you want to... Read More
Training Report: Getting in a quick session before flying over the Rockies to face the Colorado Rapids
While it might have made sense for the San Jose Earthquakes to continue on directly to Denver following their Wednesday night match in Portland, head coach Frank Yallop was keen to get his team back home for a quick training session at their home training facility. Firmly a believer that the best way to prepare for playing at altitude is to arrive at higher elevation as close to kick-off as possible, Yallop elected to fly back to San Jose Thursday morning and get in a couple days... Read More
Stephenson equalizer gives San Jose Earthquakes well deserved 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers FC
The San Jose Earthquakes, at this point in the season merely playing the role of spoiler, entered the lion’s den that is Jeld-Wen Field to face a high-flying Portland Timbers team that was riding a four-match winning streak at home. However, instead of capitulating to the hostile crowd and a Timbers squad that had not allowed a goal in over three games, the Earthquakes played one of their best matches of the season and earned a well-deserved 1-1 draw on the road. Despite falling... Read More