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FC Dallas outpace Quakes 2-1 in a thriller
FC Dallas defeated the San Jose Quakes 2-1 at Buck Shaw Stadium in the Quakes last home match of the season, a thriller that accelerated until the final whistle. FCD’s Jeff Cunningham added a goal and assist to his tally atop the MLS Golden Boot leader board, allowing his team to move forward with their playoff hopes still alive, while the Quakes are now mathematically eliminated.
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Quakes discussions»Welcome to the newest feature on ASN, as we seek to further integration of the world’s soccer community (look out BigSoccer). These discussions are specific to the San Jose Earthquakes. For general topics go here.
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Yes, the Quakes are experiencing some serious [...]
Match Reports
Penalty kick lifts Quakes over Red Bulls, 1-0»A penalty kick by Ryan Johnson off a dubious foul on Arturo Alvarez was the only score of the night as the San Jose Earthquakes downed the New York Red Bulls, 1-0.
Alvarez earned the PK and a possible Oscar nomination in the 23rd minute when he drove down the right side, then turned in [...]
Trades
Sanchez available Saturday for the Quakes»It would be foolish not to recognize the small victories, and the Quakes can take some credit here. Somehow the Quakes have already gotten the ITC in hand for Ramon Sanchez who signed only this last Thursday, making Sanchez available to play Saturday against DC United.
This is in sharp contrast to the availability of [...]
