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 game to game, the goals on offense are sure to develop soon. Robert Jonas and Kelly Gray break down... Read More

Quakes Cast Episode 24: Portland Timbers escape with draw courtesy of KFC; MLS Cup champs Colorado Rapids on the horizon

The clock is ticking on the San Jose’s postseason hopes as the Portland Timbers earn a road point at the expense of the Quakes. While the fate of the western world may not be at stake, the Earthquakes place in the Western Conference is, and the podcasting trio is on the hunt for what tortures the team. With a healthy does of help from the listeners corps, the efforts of all to steer the Quakes clear of upcoming white water takes center stage. It’s a race against time as the... Read More

San Jose Earthquakes defeat Colorado Rapids 1-0 in MLS Central Coast Challenge

The new pavilion at Alex G. Spanos Stadium was near capacity to watch the San Jose Earthquakes defeat the Colorado Rapids 1-0 in the 2011 MLS Central Coast Challenge. Photo: Robert Jonas, centerlinesoccer.com. (San Luis Obispo, CA) Behind the resolute goalkeeping of Jon Busch and a converted penalty kick from Chris Wondolowski, the San Jose Earthquakes defeated the defending MLS Cup champion Colorado Rapids 1-0 Friday night in the 2011 MLS Central Coast Challenge. Making their... Read More

Quakes subdue Rapids, 2-0

Winger Shea Salinas took aim for the far post on this second-half shot, but Colorado’s Preston Burpo got down for the save. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com. Complete coverage includes: Center Line Soccer’s photo gallery Locker room audio from San Jose’s Frank Yallop, Ramiro Corrales, Cam Weaver, and Darren Huckerby, as well as Colorado’s Matt Pickens Post-game news and notes SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Perhaps San Jose manager Frank Yallop should... Read More

Quakes finish what they start; beat Rapids 2-0

  Kamara delivers against the Rapids. File photo by John Todd/centerlinesoccer.com/isiphotos.com.  When the San Jose Earthquakes walked off the field following last week’s loss to Chicago, they knew to a man that given the way they had played, they deserved better. But in Saturday’s match against the Colorado Rapids, the score was a perfect reflection of their performance, as the Quakes put together a complete team effort in claiming a 2-0 win. Read More  Read More