Quakes Cast Episode 33: San Jose Earthquakes and Soccer Silicon Valley Community Foundation celebrate the “City of Champions”
With Joe Nuxoll and Kelly Gray unable to make the show this week, Center Line Soccer’s own Jay Hipps joins Robert Jonas in the podcave to discuss the SSVCF dinner and Troy Dayak’s induction into the San Jose Earthquakes Hall of Fame. They both go into some detail on the History San Jose soccer exhibit that will run until the end of February 2012 and is entitled “City of Champions:... Read More
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.... 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... Read More
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... 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... Read More