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
San Jose Earthquakes Training Report for August 10, 2011
After an improved performance on the weekend, one which head coach Frank Yallop called entertaining for the fans, the San Jose Earthquakes returned to the training field with an eye forward to the visit of the MLS Cup champion Colorado Rapids. The starting XI that faced the Portland Timbers made it through the 1-1 draw without incident and practiced together as a unit against a... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes training report for August 5, 2011
By virtue of MLS rescheduling the Earthquakes regular season match with New England that was originally to be played on Wednesday to a free weekend in October, the team was able to return to the routine of a five-day training week in preparation for facing the Portland Timbers on Saturday. In fact, over the next seven weeks, the Quakes will only play on the weekends, giving them... Read More