San Jose Earthquakes snap six game winless streak with 2-1 victory over Toronto FC
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — As is their forte, the San Jose Earthquakes came back from a deficit for the fourth straight match Wednesday night when they faced off against Eastern Conference minnows Toronto FC But, unlike in their three previous comebacks, the Quakes earned the full three points on offer, as second half goals from Adam Jahn and Chris Wondolowski overturned a one goal Toronto FC lead and gave San Jose a 2-1 victory. “We have created chances like that as of late,... Read More
San Jose Earthquakes enter BMO Field looking for road win against Toronto FC
The Earthquakes got back to business this week at the team’s training facility, doing their best to put the difficult loss to Houston in the past and getting themselves ready for a long away trip to face Toronto FC in week three of the MLS season. While the defense again was stout — a second straight game without a goal scored from the run of play — the offense took a page from their rather forgettable 2011 playbook in failing to finish on a plethora of scoring opportunities. Perhaps... Read More
Blockbuster trade sends Ryan Johnson to Toronto FC, brings Jacob Peterson, Alan Gordon, and Nana Attakora to San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes made official what had been swirling around the internet this morning — midfielder Ryan Johnson, allocation money, and an International Player roster slot have been traded to Toronto FC in exchange for midfielder Jacob Peterson, forward Alan Gordon, and defender Nana Attakora. While all three players are currently listed as “questionable” on the latest MLS injury report, both Peterson and Gordon should be available to play this Saturday when the... Read More
Ch-ch-changes expected in San Jose Earthquakes starting line-up against Toronto FC
Simon Dawkins and the San Jose Earthquakes face Toronto FC Saturday night at Buck Shaw Stadium. Photo: Joe Nuxoll, centerlinesoccer.com. While Head Coach Frank Yallop has not tipped his hand on what starting XI he will feature tonight — kickoff at 7:30 p.m. at Buck Shaw Stadium — watching the team’s training sessions this week has revealed many clues as to the changes he has in plan to face Toronto FC. For a preview of the expected line-up, it also helps to remember what... Read More
Quakes second in line for Huckerby
San Jose G.M. John Doyle confirmed to CLS today that former Norwich attacker Darren Huckerby is “a player that we’re interested in,” while also admitting that Toronto FC “have 100% of his rights,” at least as they relate to MLS. Huckerby was released from his contract at the end of the just-concluded English season, and is in the market for a new club. But TFC were the first MLS team to place a discovery claim on him, giving them the right of first... Read More