Center Line Soccer Radio presents episode 8 of the roundtable: Portland review and Timbers preview
Well, that didn’t go according to plan… The San Jose Earthquakes and their fans did not exactly have a trip to remember in the Rose City last weekend, as a thorny 1-0 loss to the Portland Timbers punctuated by Alan Gordon’s red card and blue language was forgettable but not to be forgotten. The same two teams will do battle again this weekend at Buck Shaw, with the Quakes... Read More
Center Line Soccer Radio roundtable off to rousing success
Center Line Soccer Radio is in the house as Robert Jonas, Joe Nuxoll, and Lisa Erickson sidle up to the Roundtable to talk about the San Jose Earthquakes. The beer nuts go flying early as the trio decries the absurdity of “Shoe-Gate” and the Quakes shipping a point to the Vancouver Whitecaps. This is MLS, not the NHL — don’t power play goals only happen in hockey?! Robert... Read More
Previews aplenty for San Jose Earthquakes vs. New York Red Bulls
While a pair of nuts-and-bolts match previews are still forthcoming here at Center Line Soccer for Sunday’s match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls, no fewer than four sources of great Quakes knowledge are already circulating around the Internet for your perusal. Starting things off is a quick-hit of Quakes takes on the always entertaining Around the... Read More
Quakes dare to dream in 2013
After winning the elusive Supporters’ Shield and then crashing out of the MLS Cup playoffs earlier than anyone wished in 2012, the San Jose Earthquakes are now looking towards 2013. Ramiro Corrales, current Quakes captain and the last MLS original from 1996 responded that his goal and aspiration is “First and most important, is for me to stay healthy throughout the season. I... Read More
2013 MLS season predictions: Wondolowski guns for consecutive Golden Boots, but Seattle captures MLS Cup
The stage is set for the opening weekend of the 2013 MLS regular season, as 18 teams will see action as part of First Kick. Another season means another three trophies are up for grabs, as well as a host of individual honors that will be bestowed by the end of the year. So which teams will be adding silverware to their display cabinets, and who will earn a salary bonus by being... Read More