San Jose Earthquakes training report: Steven Lenhart held out with concussion-like symptoms
Even without a midweek game on the schedule, the first time that has happened in some time, the San Jose Earthquakes had a busy week of training. What started with the official news that Tressor Moreno and Anthony Ampaipitakwong were no longer on the roster finished with confirmation that forward Steven Lenhart was in fact suffering from concussion-like symptoms and was out of the line-up indefinitely. The ledger was not without some additions, as the sight of Simon Dawkins back... Read More
Quakes Cast Episode 23: Struggling against DC United, preparing for the Portland Timbers
Finally, the month of July is in the rear view mirror, and the Earthquakes can look forward to a more conventional schedule of weekly Saturday matches. The hosting trio take their time getting to the task at hand — breaking down the 2-0 loss to DC United — but soldier through what was the ninth straight league match without a win. After all, given that this is Episode 23: the Anthony Ampaipitakwong episode, everything is going to take just a little bit longer. Looking ahead... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes concede late equalizer, settle for 2-2 draw with Chicago Fire
(Anthony Ampaipitakwong registered the first two assists of his MLS career against the Chicago Fire. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com) Twice the San Jose Earthquakes took the lead and twice the Chicago Fire answered with equalizing goals as the two teams played to a 2-2 draw Saturday evening at Toyota Park. Ramiro Corrales scored his first goal of the season for San Jose off a corner kick early in the second half, before Chicago answered through Dominic Oduro bundling... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes mid-week training report for April 20th
The San Jose Earthquakes train in preparation for visiting Chivas USA this weekend at Buck Shaw Stadium. Photo: Robert Jonas, centerlinesoccer.com. The San Jose Earthquakes took to the training field on Tuesday for their first full workout since being beaten by the New York Red Bulls 3-0 over the weekend. Absent most of the reserve players, who would join together later that evening to face Stanford University in a scrimmage, the extended practice session at the Nutrilite Training... Read More
Anthony Ampaipitakwong in, Anthony Donatelli out as San Jose Earthquakes make moves on MLS Roster Compliance Day
The San Jose Earthquakes on Tuesday made official the signing of 2011 MLS SuperDraft second round selection midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com In what was expected to be a quiet morning around the Nutrilite Training Facility on the day MLS teams need to have their player rosters compliant with league rules, the San Jose Earthquakes made some personnel moves. Officially joining the Quakes is their second round pick in the MLS SuperDraft,... Read More