In The Retweet, Volume 9, Lisa Erickson takes a look at the comments and conversations going on over at Twitter as the Earthquakes finish the first fortnight of a new MLS season. A victory over the hapless Revolution and a tough loss to the Houston Dynamo highlight the week, while striker Chris Wondolowski seems to be picking up right where he left off at the tail end of the 2011 season. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, sometimes informative — The Retweet promises to bring you the best tweets from in and around the San Jose Earthquakes and Center Line Soccer family.
The Beloved Players:
Look what I just found! Pretty sweet billboard. twitter.com/SalinasSJ11/st…
— Shea Salinas (@SalinasSJ11) March 14, 2012
Opening day ... Let's go Quakes!
— Anthony Ampai (@AnthonyAmpai) March 10, 2012
He finally made it down to the bay...but extra tired after a 15 hour drive... #samtheman twitter.com/EMacMac25/stat…
— Ellis McLoughlin (@EMacMac25) March 10, 2012
First night in the new apt...slept like a baby
— Evan Newton (@NewtonEvan13) March 15, 2012
great day to meet theSJ Earthquakes fans, awesome people, looking forward to a great season.
— Cesar Diaz Pizarro (@CesarDpizarro) March 8, 2012
Una semana que empieza con proyectos nuevos y motivaciones personales. Buena semana a todos y que DIOS ste siempre cn uds!
— malher Tmoreno(@tressormoreno10) March 12, 2012
@gonzomalan Coming along slowly but still hoping to be back within a few weeks to help contribute to all these W's in 2012
— Joey Gjertsen (@JGjertsen17) March 11, 2012
Support @StreetSoccerUSA with each goal I score this @SJEarthquakes #MLS season. #1goal onegoalatatime.org. RT to win a free t-shirt
— Chris Wondolowski (@ChrisWondo) March 7, 2012
The Dearly Departed:
Back to Seattle. Wish things would have been better for us but we have a chance to get back on track this weekend. #GoSounders
— Andrew (@AWEBS13) March 15, 2012
A beautiful night for some soccerinstagr.am/p/IBFqYOjNni/
— Kelly Gray (@kelgray22) March 11, 2012
Thank you @WhitecapsFC , @Southsiders & our incredible fans for the wonderful support. #CAPtivating
— Joe Cannon (@JoeCannonGK1) March 11, 2012
@SJEarthquakes good luck tonight, I'm sure #Wondo will bang in a goal, big season ahead @MLS_Insider @MLS @MLS_Insider
— Darren Huckerby (@hucks6dh6) March 11, 2012
The Pesky Reporter Types:
More #soccer: That said, Alas could be on the radar for the summer transfer window if it falls apart this spring for #SJEarthquakes.
— Elliott Almond (@ElliottAlmond) March 15, 2012
#SJEarthquakes denying reports that a deal with El Salvador wing Jaime Alas is imminent. Club officials don't rule out a deal down the road.
— Elliott Almond (@ElliottAlmond) March 14, 2012
#Quakes D Victor Bernandez learned to play #soccer barefoot on streets of La Celba in Honduras. See www.mercurynews,com for story Saturday.
— Elliott Almond (@ElliottAlmond) March 13, 2012
#Quakes. Wondo has scored in 6 straight MLS games, dating to 2011. He is one shy of record by Raúl Diaz Arce, Wolde Harris and Carlos Ruiz.
— Elliott Almond (@ElliottAlmond) March 13, 2012
#SJEarthquakes news: Frank Yallop says F Alan Gordon will join team Thursday. He has been cutting with ball in L.A. Will see when he plays.
— Elliott Almond (@ElliottAlmond) March 13, 2012
I've seen more Beckham underwear ads in SF this week than publicity for either of the two pro games happening here this Saturday.
— Nicholas Rosano (@nicholasrosano) March 15, 2012
@JuanG_Arango Haha! It's pretty easy when I've only seen one or two ads for SJ-Houston/Mexico-Senegal and Beckham is on every bus in town.
— Nicholas Rosano (@nicholasrosano) March 16, 2012
I was impressed with Bernardez. His calm, veteran presence at the back reminded me of Jeff Agoos in his Earthquakes prime.
— Jay Hipps (@jayhipps) March 11, 2012
Another call up to #USMNT U-23 for @SJEarthquakes defender Ike Opara; solidifies his chances of playing in Olympics. ussoccer.com/News/U-23-MNT/…
— Robert Jonas (@robertjonas) March 12, 2012
And my final #SJEarthquakes thought for the evening: Happy #Quakesmas to all, and to all a good night!
— Robert Jonas (@robertjonas) March 11, 2012
So thanks to @StowawaySG Virgin America flys non-stop between PDX and SFO for $99 each way! :) including a flight for 7/3 match!
— Lisa Erickson (@LaFemmeLoca) March 13, 2012
The Fanatics:
Dear @thesoccerdon, Promise I've been good. All I want 4 this Quakesmas is 3pts (& a stadium & a 3rd mls cup). Thx! CC: @mls @sjearthquakes
— Lisa Erickson (@LaFemmeLoca) March 10, 2012
Turned out to be a very Happy Quakesmas Day after all! So proud of my @sjearthquakes tonight! #firstkick #mls#sjearthquakes
— Lisa Erickson (@LaFemmeLoca) March 11, 2012
"Wondo even has Oakland A's pitchers talking about him on twitter!" - @ChrisWondo @BMcCarthy32 bigdsoccer.com/2012/3/15/2865…
— mike (@m1spike) March 15, 2012
Just got an email from mlscollectibles.com. Some great #SJEQ jerseys, incl. MVP, Somma, Pitchkolan, a Wondo # 17, Denton.
— Matt Wilcox (@fadedtoblack) March 15, 2012
Today's the day - MLS #FirstKick #sjearthquakes #1906ultrasinstagr.am/p/IAavMspl-c/
— Edgar Nunez (@edgartronic) March 10, 2012
@SJEarthquakes, you are my team until the day I die, and when that happens I'll still be singing for you up in the sky
— 1906 Ultras (@1906Ultras) March 12, 2012
The Front Officials:
@SJEarthquakes cool new Quakes merchandise at San Jose airport #sjc #Adidas twitter.com/QuakesPrez/sta…
— Dave Kaval (@QuakesPrez) March 11, 2012
#SJEarthquakes representing at @the408k (found @robertjonas - post-race margaritas on him #winning) twitter.com/frankstranzl/s…
— Frank Stranzl (@frankstranzl) March 11, 2012
@SJEarthquakes great win! Great effort and determination Another sellout #bestfansinMLS #MLSFirstKick
— Dave Kaval (@QuakesPrez) March 11, 2012