Lead Story
Offense comes alive, but so do Crew
Despite scoring as many goals in 47 minutes as they had the entire season coming into the match, the Quakes were unable to taste success in their Saturday night encounter with the Columbus Crew. Head coach Frank Yallop clearly thought his defense should have done more to prevent a three goal in 10 minute rampage by the Crew in the games waning minutes. “We weren’t at our best closing them down the in our half in the first half, and we did not do it really well in the second half in critical parts of the game,” said Yallop. “It is just disappointing.”
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Match Reports
Defense Prevails in Buck Shaw Opener»
For the first time in almost a decade, San Jose Keeper Joe Cannon stepped on to the field at Buckshaw Stadium for a regular season soccer match. Having played his collegiate career at Santa Clara University, the field was familiar. “We have all been waiting for the field to be done,” said Cannon.
Red Bulls overcome Quakes at Swamp»
The New York Red Bulls beat the San Jose Earthquakes on a second half penalty conversion by Mike Magee, with Jozy Altidore adding a second in the waning seconds. “For us it was frustrating because we played the Red Bulls in the preseason and did quite well,” said Quakes captain Nick Garcia, who was skeptical of the call on the penalty kick. “Maybe the penalty is not called if we’re at home,” he said.
Quakes Win!»
the Earthquakes got goals from Ronnie O’Brien in the first half and Kei Kamara in the second to earn their first win on the season, and the first victory since the club’s rebirth after a two-year hiatus.
Also Noted
Brondby’s Jean Philippe acquired on loan»The San Jose Earthquakes announced on Thursday that the team has acquired forward Peguero Jean Philippe on loan for the remainder of the season from Danish club Brondby IF.
Quintet of developmental players signed»Midfielder Matt Hatzke, forward Adam Smarte and defenders Jay Ayres, Ryan Johnson and Jamil Roberts have all signed with San Jose.
Report says new Quakes stadium would boost San Jose economy»A city council report has shown that San Jose’s economy could get a $62.3 million jump with a football stadium for the new Earthquakes
Trades
Trialist Denton signed»The San Jose Earthquakes announced today the team had signed defender Eric Denton. The former Santa Clara University All-American returns to the Bay Area to continue his professional career after an impressive preseason with the Quakes.
Quakes grab TFC all star midfielder»
The Earthquakes have acquired midfielder Ronnie O’Brien from Toronto FC in exchange for a first round draft pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft and allocation money.
Game Previews
Lowly Quakes to Face MLS Best»
By Mitch Diamond–For the first time this season the San Jose Earthquakes play their second home game in a row, and the third time this season that they face off against a conference leader. Saturday the Quakes take on the top Eastern Conference side, the Columbus Crew at Santa Clara University’s Buck Shaw […]
Quakes to take on division leader, again»
For the second time in three matches San Jose will be playing the first placed team in the Western Conference. It worked out well for them the first time, when they earned their first win over then number one Colorado in Denver. Head coach Frank Yallop and the Earthquakes look to the effort that knocked […]
Quakes Hope To Carry Winning Momentum into New York»
The Red Bulls, the Quakes next opponent, are second-to-last place in the East only one point better than San Jose. This isn’t the first meeting between these clubs this year.
