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WEEK 4: #SJEvDCU
In honor of the fabulous Clash crest, the Drink Of The Match (DOTM):
Celebrate #SJEvDCU & 20 yrs w/ an "Orange Scorpion":
— LOBINA (@LOBINA_QUAKES15) April 2, 2016
1oz light rum
1oz Grand Marnier
1/2oz creme de almond
1/2oz triple sec
6oz OJ
#Quakes74
We’ve come a long way, baby:
Own #Quakes74 stadium
— LOBINA (@LOBINA_QUAKES15) April 3, 2016
13K Season Tix Holders
Black & Blue Wall of Ultras & Supporters
Big-ass bar
Just like 1996: pic.twitter.com/5YtAGtKsfe
That hat is 20-times older than LOBINA:
I was there! 1996 (vintage Clash cap) and 2016 (today's #Quakes74 shirt) go @sjEarthquakes! pic.twitter.com/2yWyqJvveB
— David Keller (@dhkeller) April 3, 2016
At least LOBINA is washed before every match.
A definite '90's buzz (or grunge) energized Avaya, from phat pixelated graphics on the Big Board, to Pearl Jam even flowing from the speakers. You know you're going to rock & roll (all night) when Q give you the Quakes74 KISS:
#Quakes74 #AvayaStadium #goQuakes. 90's Night pic.twitter.com/GZK38Y2zI8
— David J. R. Mack (@JetFanMack) April 3, 2016
Clash merch sold out faster than Q clears pitch invaders, generating envy across the globe:
With all humility I ask can someone send one of those tasty shirts to me here in Australia?@SJEarthquakes #Quakes74 https://t.co/gb4b7MbEYJ
— Greg Gugunyalu Page (@boypage) April 3, 2016
FIRST HALF:
Hey! Who's that muscled-up young man in the Starting IX?
TOMMY THOMPSON STARTS FOR THE QUAKES!!!
That look: the last thing defenders see before the TT Hype Train blows by them.
Game day vs. DC United!! See you at Avaya. ⚫️ pic.twitter.com/bEB8xZjPqN
— Tommy Thompson (@tomthom11) April 2, 2016
Ultras roar approval, with contractually-mandated shirtless dude up top.
#Quakes74 supporters @SanJoseUltras on top of things from up above!#SJEvDCUpic.twitter.com/SCY9RiEJdC
— LOBINA (@LOBINA_QUAKES15) April 3, 2016
It was a wee bit chilly up there.
Which didn't stop some from enjoying her shaved ice:
Acutally, there was a FREEZING COLD WIND ripping through the top walkway, but great EARTH – QUAKES chant rolls around the stadium as a plane lands 500 yards away.
Just cold, windy, plane-good #Quakes74 fun here at @AvayaStadium for #SJEvDCU pic.twitter.com/FtGlxF0BGo
— LOBINA (@LOBINA_QUAKES15) April 3, 2016
While many local longtime fans prayed to the soccer gods that the Quakes would wear the classic Clash kits, instead San Jose sported away white/reds modified with Clash "celery" colored numbers and striped socks.
Those socks tho #quakes74 pic.twitter.com/OcyKEnGH4g
— Tricia (@sharkielou) April 3, 2016
Personally, I like the socks.
— Eli Stuart (@goldenballzen) April 3, 2016
In a wicked witch of the west kinda way. #SJEvDCU
While San Jose showed great attacking play--sparked by an inspired, energetic MPG--and dominated the first half, somehow DC United floated a cross in that Nyarko power-headed past Bingham.
No problem, as all the supporters behind Bingham poured out their passion:
.@BinghamDb has #Quakes74 back.
— LOBINA (@LOBINA_QUAKES15) April 3, 2016
.@SanJoseUltras has Bingham's. pic.twitter.com/TFO4vFdGsG
Halftime: 0-1
To match a melancholy mood, the lights went out along Beers of the World Way:
#Quakes74 down 0-1 #SJEvDCU
— LOBINA (@LOBINA_QUAKES15) April 3, 2016
Mood lighting at HT pic.twitter.com/o0Yeodc1MP
SECOND HALF
In a nutshell:
Adam Jahn comes in for Andres Imperiale, as the #Quakes74 hope the target forward can do his best 2012 Steven Lenhart impersonation. #SJvDC
— Robert Jonas (@robertjonas) April 3, 2016
GOONIE TIME Jahn scored a fucking goal?! #Quakes74 #neversaydie
— Matt Wyke (@mattwyke10) April 3, 2016
Thank you, Adam Jahn, for deciding to score your first 2016 goal to rescue a point.
Some Imperiale love from one
@imptuna ayer te vi otra vez titular #Quakes74 lo hizo muy bien defensa lateral,besitos
— carolina varela (@CaritooBTR) April 3, 2016
When you go all in for the Wynne:
Picked up @marvwynne22 in #MLS fantasy this week anddd my team name is For The Wynne. No pressure, Marvell. #Quakes74
— Ari Carrillo (@ari_carrillo) April 8, 2016
Speaking of Win-Win situations:
Quakes haven’t offered goalkeeper jerseys for sale, but @SaintTaco707 traded @esperanza_703 to @BinghamDb in exchange for a jersey.
Looks like someone found a "keeper"!
Let's just say I am one happy camper today!! Thanks @BinghamDb!! @SaintTaco707 #Quakes74 ⚽⚫ pic.twitter.com/18M4OuECOj
— Brenda Espinosa (@esperanza_703) April 7, 2016
[Just Joking! St. Taco & Ms. E are continuing to spend quality Quakes time together, which allows Mr. David "Third Wheel" Bingham to concentrate on his own ball-handling for San Jose.
& EVEN MORE WINNING!!
Q tempted those fickle soccer gods / Quakes74 karma by winning the MLS Mascot contest:
New and improved Q's a winner! RT @SJEarthquakes: IT'S OFFICIAL!
— Robert Jonas (@robertjonas) April 5, 2016
Q is @MLS' Mascot Mania Bracket Champ! #Quakes74 pic.twitter.com/TD1qQJFpcc
When contacted for comment, LA Galaxy thing Cosmo merely mooned us, which in it's extraterrestrial language means, "Massive props, love, and respect."*
(*Google Translate)
Dave, you want us to buy things? How about selling a @QMascot hand puppet? @QuakesPrez @SJEarthquakes #Quakes74 https://t.co/63qLLIZQux
— MJ Lee (@SoccerMovieMom) April 8, 2016
They would protect your arm more when clotheslining pitch invaders.
[Legal Dept. just popped in to say Q puppets are not endorsements to clothesline pitch invaders. Or anyone else. Even Cosmo.]
#DALvSJE Preview:
As CSNBA posted, "Quakes offense coming to life." And San Jose is going to Texas to play the best team in the league: a very dynamic, attacking Dallas FC squad.
HOWEVER! CSNBA chose to show A’s vs Mariners over #DALvSJE, and chose Arizona vs Sharks over Quakes on CSN+, so MLSLive or 1590 KLIV is you're only options.
CSNBA will show replay at 11PM, unless A's go extra innings, right after "SportNet Central", CSNBA's recap / highlight show. No need to worry about spoilers if you tune in early, as Feldy & Fareed never report on the Quakes anyway.
. Tag @CSNAuthentic and use the hashtag #BoycottCSN #SoccerMatters #Quakes74. Put a little message too if you want! Stand up Quakes fans!
— Quakes⚡️ (@QuakesForever) April 8, 2016
In honor of @CSNAuthentic bumping @SJEarthquakes vs @FCDallas I hope @PassarelliVoice & @ChrisDanger7 mime their entire call.#Quakes74
— Eli Stuart (@goldenballzen) April 8, 2016
#Quakes74 fans are currently gathering in front of the @CSNAuthentic offices... pic.twitter.com/LvyIwalncP
— The Nitz (@SJQuakesGuy1977) April 9, 2016
Hey @CSNAuthentic
— LOBINA (@LOBINA_QUAKES15) April 9, 2016
Someone's at the door to discuss your @SJEarthquakes programming decisions.
Show #Quakes74 LIVE! pic.twitter.com/sIpQWKfpwp
Wonder if CSNBA is going to do the right thing and stream the match live on the website?
(They do for Warrior games!)
Yet even in the Black of night there's a Blue flame of hope:
If you want to watch today's @SJEarthquakes match live and don't have MLS Direct Kick, come join us at @brewgoldenstate. No age restriction
— San Jose Ultras (@SanJoseUltras) April 9, 2016
#quakes74 fans should come on down to GSB tomorrow night! I'll be there to record a pod on-site and take questions https://t.co/iJfaP8DxcN
— Colin Etnire (@ColinEtnire) April 9, 2016
Ultras & the Aftershock!
All ages welcome, great beer, shirts optional.
As close as you're going to get to a home match.
At least until Wednesday 4/13 when we take on New York Red Bulls!