San Jose Earthquakes preseason training intensifies as MLS regular season opener just over a month away
On what would normally be a day off for the San Jose Earthquakes during the course of the regular season instead turned into a lengthy session of drills and fitness tests at the Quakes training facility Wednesday afternoon. With just under five weeks remaining until San Jose hosts the New England Revolution at Buck Shaw Stadium as part of MLS opening weekend, Earthquakes players... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes training report: Glad to be back from the Emerald City
Tuesday’s training session at the Nutrilite Training Facility had a little bit for everyone in attendance. For those that like to watch full field scrimmages, the Earthquakes obliged with a spirited affair featuring many of the usual suspects. If you are more into watching sweet shots on goal, the end of session finishing drills were a spectacle of great shots and some amazing... 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... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes training report: heading north of the border to face Toronto FC
Some quick notes from the week’s training, as the San Jose Earthquakes regrouped after the 2-0 loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy and prepared to travel north of the border to face Toronto FC. New Earthquakes forward Edmundo Zura made a 20 minute cameo against the Galaxy but had little effect on the game. Head coach Frank Yallop revealed at training on Tuesday that... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes training report: preparing for the California Clasico against the Los Angeles Galaxy
In the team’s first full week of training following a disappointing three-match home stand where they earned just a single point, the San Jose Earthquakes prepared in earnest for their away visit to the Home Depot Center to face the Los Angeles Galaxy. Sitting atop the Western Conference standings and in poll position to win the MLS Supporters Shield, the Galaxy will feature... Read More