Quakes Cast Episode 32: San Jose Earthquakes collect 2-1 road win at New England, cast eyes toward recapturing Heritage Cup at Seattle Sounders
Good news for listeners: Joe Nuxoll is back in the booth this week, where he attempts to execute the three-man weave with co-hosts Robert Jonas and Kelly Gray. Mission (kinda, sorta) accomplished, as they maneuver through some post game analysis of San Jose’s big win at New England and navigate the treacherous waters of previewing the upcoming road trip to the Seattle Sounders. Much like the Earthquakes offense, the trio turns to Chris Wondolowski to bail them out when things... Read More
Wondolowski brace secures 2-1 victory against New England Revolution, moves San Jose Earthquakes striker into tie for MLS leading scorer
Chris Wondolowski scored a pair of goals Saturday night at Gillette Stadium to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution. Taking his season total to 14 goals, the defending MLS Golden Boot winner climbed into a tie atop the league scoring chart along side Dwayne De Rosario of DC United and Thierry Henry of the New York Red Bulls. Wondolowski has two matches remaining this season to add to his total and potentially become only the second player... Read More
MLS Match Preview: San Jose Earthquakes travel to Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Revolution
After being officially eliminated from postseason contention on Tuesday following the New York Red Bulls victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy, the San Jose Earthquakes face three more matches on the schedule with little else to play for other than avoiding a dreaded fall to the bottom of the MLS table. With a victory tonight over the New England Revolution, the Quakes will finish the 2011 season no lower than second from bottom in the Western Conference and 16th place overall. Earlier... Read More
Quakes Cast Episode 31: San Jose Earthquakes manage draw against Sporting Kansas City, see dim playoff hopes extinguished
The inevitable finally happened this past Tuesday evening, as the Red Bulls 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy made official that the San Jose Earthquakes could not qualify for the 2011 MLS Cup playoffs. That the elimination occurred in conjunction with a Galaxy loss made it somewhat bearable for some, everyone agrees that the time has come to look ahead to next season. In the meantime, the Quakes have three games left on the 2011 schedule — three games to work some guys... Read More
Darren Huckerby, we hardly knew ye — England legend tells all in soon-to-be-released autobiography
“With his searing pace and startling unpredictability, Darren Huckerby thrilled supporters and struck fear into opposition full-backs throughout a career in which he witnessed the entire spectrum of football’s ups and downs.” — from Hucks. A fan favorite in his two year stint with the San Jose Earthquakes, Darren Huckerby has penned an autobiography that details his storied career in virtually every level of the English soccer pyramid as well the United States.... Read More