Stephenson equalizer gives San Jose Earthquakes well deserved 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers FC
The San Jose Earthquakes, at this point in the season merely playing the role of spoiler, entered the lion’s den that is Jeld-Wen Field to face a high-flying Portland Timbers team that was riding a four-match winning streak at home. However, instead of capitulating to the hostile crowd and a Timbers squad that had not allowed a goal in over three games, the Earthquakes played one of their best matches of the season and earned a well-deserved 1-1 draw on the road. Despite falling... 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
Gordon’s goal lifts San Jose to 1-1- tie with Portland, ‘Quakes’ winless streak reaches 10 games
(Santa Clara, CA) For San Jose fans looking on the bright side, Saturday’s game against Portland wasn’t a loss, and it wasn’t scoreless. In fact, it was just the second time all year that the Earthquakes have salvaged a point after trailing at halftime. But once again, there were few positives to take away from a trip to Buck Shaw Stadium. Alan Gordon’s second half goal, his first in a San Jose shirt, lifted the Earthquakes to a 1-1 tie with the expansion Portland Timbers.... 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 relinquish hosting rights of Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying match to Portland Timbers FC
The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that their match with the Portland Timbers FC in the second round of MLS qualifying for the 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will be played at Jeld-Wen Field in Portland, Oregon on May 3rd, 2011. In a surprising announcement, the San Jose Earthquakes announced today that their match-up with the Portland Timbers FC in the second round of MLS qualifying for the 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will be played at Jeld-Wen Field in Portland, Oregon... Read More