What San Jose can learn from Portland
The Timbers Army twirl their scarves during Wednesday night's match between the Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes. Photo: Jay Hipps, centerlinesoccer.com. (PORTLAND) — Just before the beginning of the 2011 MLS season, Portland’s Oregonian newspaper investigated a nickname their city had proudly sported since the 1970’s: Soccer City USA. Factoring in statistics like per capita youth and adult participation in the sport as well as national-team players, they declared... Read More
No really, this time it is a must-win match for the San Jose Earthquakes as they take on the Portland Timbers
Match day for the San Jose Earthquakes, as the team is in Portland to face the Timbers tonight (7:30 p.m. at Jeld-Wen Field) in MLS regular season play. Facing the distinct possibility that a second straight loss on their current three-game road trip will all but officially eliminate them from the postseason race, the Quakes need to find a way to pick up a victory against the high-flying Timbers. Currently riding a three-match winning streak at home in addition to a lengthy period... Read More
More fun with statistics: just how important are the goals that Chris Wondolowski scores for the San Jose Earthquakes?
When the 800-pound gorilla of soccer websites that is MLSsoccer.com began scooping up scribes across the country last year, one of those talented writers that made his way to the mothership was Elijah Miller. The man has a way with numbers, as his excellent blog Climbing the Ladder put on display for years, and he now plies his statistical trade with the league’s official website. Always a must read in my opinion, this week Miller broke down a most important stat for us... Read More
Quakes Cast Episode 29: Winning streak never gets started as Earthquakes lose 2-1 away to the Houston Dynamo, postseason hopes on life support
Episode 29 of the Quakes Cast recaps the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 loss against the Houston Dynamo at Robertson Stadium and previews a busy week that includes away matches at the Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids. Needing victories in at least 5 of their remaining 6 games seems to be the only recipe to get the Earthquakes back in the chase for the MLS postseason. Hosts Robert Jonas, Kelly Gray, and Joe Nuxoll break down the loss at Houston before looking at what the team needs... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes fail to protect first half lead, fall 2-1 to the Houston Dynamo
After a first half goal from Khari Stephenson put the visiting San Jose Earthquakes up a goal going into the intermission, the host Houston Dynamo scored twice in the second half to take all three points at Robertson Stadium. A penalty kick goal from Brad Davis in the 47th minute was followed up by a Will Bruin match-winner in the 79th minute helped Houston edge closer to a MLS playoff berth with the 2-1 victory, while the loss severely crippled the Earthquakes chances of qualifying... Read More