This Week
The San Jose Earthquakes continue their road trip this week, as they travel to Seattle for their match against Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. PT at Qwest Field. The game will be broadcast live on Comcast SportsNet California and on 1220 KDOW.
Earthquakes vs. Seattle All-Time
MLS Regular Season: 0-1-0
Home: 0-0-0
Away: 0-1-0
Shootout (1996-99): 0-0
Overtime (2000-03): 0-0-0
Playoffs: 0-0-0; U.S. Open Cup: 0-0-0
All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 0, Seattle - 2
Earthquakes Schedule for the Week of 6/8/09
Tuesday, June 9 - 10:30 a.m. PT - Training at Santa Clara
Wednesday, June 10 - 10:30 a.m. PT - Training at Santa Clara
Thursday, June 11 - 10:30 a.m. PT - Training at Santa Clara
Friday, June 12 - Travel to Seattle
Saturday, June 13 - 7:30 p.m. PT - Earthquakes at Seattle Sounders FC on Comcast SportsNet California and KDOW.
Injury Report/National Team Duty
Probable - Jason Hernandez (R - oblique strain); Darren Huckerby (R - quadriceps strain); Out - Ryan Cochrane (L - ankle surgery); Bobby Convey (L - hamstring strain); National Team Duty - Simon Elliott (New Zealand).
Last Game
Earthquakes 2, Real Salt Lake 2; June 7, 2009; Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, Texas
Kenny Cooper's goal in the 87th minute answered a San Jose Earthquakes comeback with one for FC Dallas, leaving the teams in a 2-2 draw after a seesaw battle Sunday at Pizza Hut Park. FCD took an early lead on a 29th-minute goal by David Ferreira. After the halftime break, San Jose scored the next two off an own goal and an 82nd-minute strike by Arturo Alvarez, but the home side was able to salvage a point thanks to Cooper's strike five minutes later. Ferreira's tally, the first of his MLS career, came courtesy of a great feed by Jeff Cunningham from the right flank. The sequence began when Dax McCarty took a free kick and delivered a long ball to the feet of Cunningham. The 11-year veteran got inside of Earthquakes defender Michael Zaher and just inside the 18, executed a great pass to Ferreira, who was standing about a yard outside of the 6-yard box. Ferreira quickly knocked the ball squarely with his right foot, which glanced off San Jose goalkeeper Joe Cannon's hand before going into the side of the net. It took the visitors 40 minutes to log their first shot. It came when former Alvarez took a corner kick that was saved by FCD goalkeeper Ray Burse. In the 60th minute, the visitors pulled level as San Jose's Shea Salinas delivered a great free kick that ended up in the back of the net. The Grapevine, Texas native lined up about 30 yards from goal and struck a beautiful ball. FCD center back Pablo Ricchetti attempted to clear his effort with his head but the ball ended up in the back of the net for the equalizer. But it was the Earthquakes who scored next in the 82nd minute as Alvarez put his side up 2-1 with his fourth goal of the year. Amarikwa benefited from several deflections that went his way just outside the 18, and the ball then landed at Alvarez's feet. With defender Marcelo Saragosa pursuing, the former FCD midfielder launched one over the head of Burse and into the upper right corner of the net to give his side a 2-1 edge. But just five minutes later, Cooper netted his sixth goal of the year. After a great feed from Brek Shea, who got his first MLS assist on the goal, with Cannon out of the goal, Cooper was able to knock the ball into the back of the net to make it 2-2. San Jose got a nice boost in stoppage time when midfielder Darren Huckerby returned to the field. It was his first action since April 11 against Chicago. He had been bothered by a right quadriceps strain.
Last Match vs. Seattle
Sounders FC 2, Earthquakes 0; April 25, 2009; Qwest Field: Seattle, Wash.
The Earthquakes couldn't find the net on in a 2-0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC Saturday night in a Western Conference match at Qwest Field. Rookie Steve Zakuani scored a first-half goal and provided an assist on Brad Evans' early in the second half for Seattle. Goalkeeper Kasey Keller, who returned after missing one match for an April 11 red card, set an MLS record by starting the season without allowing a goal in 389 minutes. The Earthquakes put the heat on early with shot attempts in the fourth minute, the last of which came off the foot of Shea Salinas but it was blocked point-blank by Seattle's Jhon Kennedy Hurtado. Salinas wheeled and fired from the middle of the penalty area 13 yards away, but came up empty. The Earthquakes dodged a Sounders FC scoring chance in the 29th minute as Freddie Ljungberg caromed a shot through traffic and off teammate Jaqua. Ljungberg's 15-yard shot glanced off Jaqua and trickled just outside the left post. After a free kick, Sounders FC rookie Zakuani nailed a header at the right post for a 1-0 lead after a cross from Tyrone Marshall. Down 1-0, the Earthquakes nearly knotted the score when Ryan Johnson forced Seattle goalkeeper Kasey Keller to bat away a header on a corner kick in the 48th minute. Johnson almost snuck the ball into the upper right corner of the net on the corner from Arturo Alvarez. Then, no more than two minutes later, Seattle went up 2-0 in the 50th minute on Brad Evans' second goal of the season. Evans buried a 14-yard chance with Cannon drawn out to defend after passes from Steve Zakuani and Nate Jaqua.
Misc. Notes
What: "Get Earthquakes Fit"
Who: Kelly Gray
Location: Pomeroy Elementary School in Santa Clara
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Details: Gray will return to Pomeroy to sign autographs and talk about the "Get Earthquakes Fit" program.
What: "Get Earthquakes Fit"
Who: Jason Hernandez
Location: Adelante Dual Language Academy in San Jose
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Details: Hernandez will return to Adelante to sign autographs and talk about the "Get Earthquakes Fit" program.
What: "Get Earthquakes Fit"
Who: Nick Garcia
Location: Briarwood Elementary School in Santa Clara
Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Details: Garcia will return to Briarwood to sign autographs and talk about the "Get Earthquakes Fit" program.
What: "Verizon Adopt-A-Team"
Who: Ramiro Corrales
Location: Fair Oaks Elementary School
Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Details: Corrales will be the "celebrity coach" for the practice, interact with players, and sign autographs.
What: "Verizon Adopt-A-Team"
Who: Ryan Cochrane
Location: Santa Clara Soccer Park
Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Details: Cochrane will be the "celebrity coach" for the practice, interact with players, and sign autographs.
Alvarez Up For Goal of the Week for Second Straight Week on MLSnet.com
Earthquakes midfielder Arturo Alvarez scored in the 82nd minute as Alvarez put the Earthquakes up 2-1 with his fourth goal of the year against FC Dallas. The goal has been nominated for the MLSnet.com goal of the week for a second consecutive week. Alvarez received a pass from teammate Qunicy Amarikwa just outside the 18, and the ball then landed at Alvarez's feet. With defender Marcelo Saragosa pursuing, the former FCD midfielder ripped one over the head of Burse and into the upper right corner of the net to give the Earthquakes a 2-1 edge. This goal will be Alvarez's third nomination of the season for the MLSnet.com goal of the week.
Alvarez Scores for a Second Consecutive Game
Coming off with a game-winning goal May 30 against Real Salt Lake, Alvarez scored another spectacular goal against FC Dallas in the 82nd minute, which gave the Earthquakes a 2-1 lead. That goal was Alvarez's fourth goal of the season as well as his third appearance as a nominee for the MLSnet.com goal of the week. Alvarez is the second member of the Earthquakes to score in back-to-back games. Ryan Johnson scored in three straight games from May 8-27.
Glen and Elliott on International Duty
Earthquakes forward Cornell Glen and midfielder Simon Elliott played with their respective national teams over the weekend. Glen and Trinidad & Tobago took on Costa Rica Saturday in World Cup qualifying and lost 3-2. Glen came on as a substitute in the 50th minute for Silvio Spann. Glen received a yellow card in the 73rd minute, causing him to miss Trinidad and Tobago's next FIFA World Cup Qualifier on Wednesday, June 10 against Mexico. Glen could rejoin the Earthquakes for Saturday's match against Seattle Sounders FC pending approval of his visa. Elliott played last week for the New Zealand national team. On Wednesday June 3, New Zealand played against Tanzania dropped a 2-1 decision in Tanzania. Elliott came on as a substitute in the 55th minute for Jeremy Christie. New Zealand then played another game on June 6, drawing with Botswana 0-0. Elliott started the as captain and played 90 minutes. New Zealand will end their tour of friendly matches in Pretoria, South Africa, as they face the defending 2006 FIFA World Cup Champions Italy on June 10. The All Whites will then take part in Group A of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa, facing Spain on Sunday, June 14 in Rustenburg, host South Africa on Wednesday, June 17 in Rustenburg, before closing the group stage versus Iraq on Saturday, June 20 in Johannesburg. If New Zealand gets through the group stage, they will play in the semifinals either Wednesday, June 24 or Thursday, June 25. The Confederations Cup Final will be played on Sunday, June 28 in Johannesburg. Elliott will miss Saturday's game on June 13, against Seattle Sounders F.C.
Earthquakes Earn First Point on the Road
Earthquakes earned their first point away from home this season with their 2-2 draw against FC Dallas on Sunday. The Quakes lost their first five games on the road.
Comeback
The Earthquakes allowed the first goal of the game against FC Dallas on Sunday but came back to get a 2-2 tie. The game marked the first time this season that San Jose allowed the first goal of the game and did not lose. The team is now 0-6-1 when allowing the first goal.
McDonald Makes First Appearance for the Earthquakes
Earthquakes midfielder Brandon McDonald made his first appearance as a member of the Earthquakes on Sunday against FC Dallas. He played a full 90 minutes and helped the Earthquakes get their first point on the road this season.
Huckerby Returns from Injury
Earthquakes midfielder Darren Huckerby returned to the field on Sunday against FC Dallas, coming in as a substitute replacing Shea Salinas in the 90th minute. Huckerby missed the last seven matches due to a right quadriceps strain.
Johnson in the Race for Golden Boot
Earthquakes forward Ryan Johnson is among the league leaders in goals this season. Johnson is currently tied for eight place with five goals along with DC United's Luciano Emilio, Chivas USA's Eduardo Lillingston and Toronto FC's Amado Guevara. Conor Casey of the Colorado Rapids and Guillermo Barros Schelotto of the Columbus Crew are tied in leading the league with eight goals.
Johnson Makes his 50th Career MLS Appearance
Earthquakes forward Ryan Johnson made his 50th appearance in his MLS career against FC Dallas. He played a full 90 minutes. In his 50 career appearances in MLS, Johnson has a total of 2,629 minutes, 10 goals and one assist.
Leitch Approaching his 150th Career MLS Appearance
Earthquakes defender Chris Leitch will make his 150th career MLS appearance this Saturday if he plays against Seattle Sounders FC.
Cannon and Salinas Return to Elementary Schools for "Get Earthquakes Fit" Program
San Jose Earthquakes players Joe Cannon and Shea Salinas returned to the two schools in the Evergreen School District that they visited five weeks ago to conclude the "Get Earthquakes Fit" fitness program Wednesday, June 3. Cannon returned to Laurelwood Elementary and thanked a group of 100 students for keeping up with the program over the past five weeks. Cannon also emphasized that the children should continue to eat healthy foods and to stay active over the summer to help themselves not just physically but also mentally. The Quakes goalkeeper reminded them that this program was not a competition, but just a way to have fun through exercise. He finished the day by having all of the children demonstrate three of the activities in the program, "Kangaroo, Cheetah, Turtle", "Don't Step on the Snake" and "Hot Coals and Taffy." He also signed autographs for the children. Salinas concluded the program with another group of students at nearby Norwood Creek Elementary. The second-year midfielder discussed the importance of maintaining a well balanced diet and of staying active over the summer after using the "Get Earthquakes Fit" fitness program. Salinas had all the children show him one of the activities in the program that they learned, "Kangaroo, Cheetah, Turtle." Salinas then finished the day by signing autographs and giving them player cards.
Sounders F.C. All-Time Leaders vs. San Jose
Sounders forward Nate Jaqua has appeared in ten matches against San Jose in his MLS career and has one goal and three assists ... Midfielder Peter Vagenas has scored a goal and tallied three assists versus the Earthquakes in 16 career appearances ... Forward Brad Evans has scored two goals against the Earthquakes in three career appearances ... Defender Tyrone Marshall has notched three career assists in 21 games against the Quakes.
Earthquakes-Sounders F.C. Connections
Sounders forward Nate Jaqua played under Quakes head coach Frank Yallop with the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 and was traded from Houston for current Quake Kelly Gray, whom he played with on the Chicago Fire and in college at the University of Portland ... Jaqua also played in Chicago for part of the 2006 season with current Quakes forward Ryan Johnson ... Roger Levesque played with the Earthquakes from 2003 to 2005, appearing in six matches for San Jose ... Defender Taylor Graham played with current Quakes defender Nick Garcia in Kansas City from 2003-2004 as did Sounders defender Tyson Wall from 2006-2007 ... Defender Patrick Ianni played in Houston from 2006-2008 and played with current Quakes Ryan Cochrane and Kelly Gray ... Quakes midfielder Simon Elliott played with Sounders goalkeeper Kasey Keller at Fulham F.C. in the 2007-2008 season in England (Keller, like Jaqua and Gray, also played at the University of Portland, although it was in the late 1980s and early 1990s) ... Tyrone Marshall played for the Galaxy under Quakes head coach Frank Yallop from 2006-2007 and with Simon Elliott from 2002-2003 ... Marshall also played on the Jamaican national team with Quakes forward Ryan Johnson ... Quakes forward Cam Weaver played for the Seattle Sounders of USL-1 in 2006 with current Sounders Roger Levesque, Zach Scott and backup goalkeeper Chris Eylander ... Sounders assistant coach Ezra Hendrickson played with the Los Angeles Galaxy with Simon Elliott from 1999-2002 ... Sounders assistant coach Brian Schmetzer was the head coach of the USL-1 Sounders when Cam Weaver played there in 2006 ... Sounders technical director Chris Henderson won the MLS Cup in 2000 with the Kansas City Wizards where he played with Nick Garcia from 1999-2000 ... Henderson also played in Colorado with Quakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon from 2003-2005, played with Simon Elliott with the Columbus Crew in 2005 and with Quakes general manager of soccer operations John Doyle in the early 1990s with the United States National Team.
Cannon Amongst All-Time Leaders
Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon is among the all-time league leaders in a number of goalkeeping categories. He is second in goalkeeper appearances (258), starts (257) and minutes played (23,235). He is now third all-time in saves (1,065), tied for second all-time in shutouts (65) and fifth all-time in wins (94) in league history. For San Jose, Cannon is first in club history as a goalkeeper in appearances (143), minutes played (13,041), saves (597), wins (56) and shutouts (35) and second in goals against average (1.32), and saves percentage (73.5). He also holds the team's all-time record for saves in a game with 12 on July 8, 2000 at Colorado.
Cannon in Quakes Record Books
Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon played 90 minutes Sunday, June 7 against FC Dallas to record his 143rd career game as a member of the Earthquakes to pass Wade Barrett for fourth place all-time. Cannon has also recorded 13,041 minutes, good for second all-time in Quakes history. His 143rd career starts are now second all-time in San Jose history after passing Ronald Cerritos (142).
Corrales Amongst All-Time Leaders
Ramiro Corrales started and played 90 minutes on Saturday, May 30 against the Real Salt Lake to record his 154th appearance in a San Jose uniform. With 154 appearances, Corrales is now second on the all-time appearances list. Richard Mulrooney (1999-2004) is the all-time leader with 163. Corrales also made his 138 start and has logged 12,301 minutes as a member of the Quakes. He is now in fourth place in franchise history in starts and in all-time in club history for minutes played.
Quakes in June
The Earthquakes are 25-16-13 all-time in MLS games during the month of June.
Road Game Against Real Salt Lake Moved to July 3
The San Jose Earthquakes game at Western Conference foe Real Salt Lake has been moved from Saturday, July 4 at 6 p.m. PT to Friday, July 3 at 7 p.m. PT. The game will still air on the radio on 1220 KDOW. The game will mark the Quakes first appearance ever at Rio Tinto Stadium. San Jose has met Real Salt Lake seven times in MLS play in club history. The Earthquakes are 2-2-3 all-time against Real Salt Lake. In their four games at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, the Quakes posted a 1-1-2 record.
Fan Voting for MLS All-Star Game
Fans can vote now for the First XI for the 2009 MLS All-Star Game, which pits the best of Major League Soccer against Everton FC of the English Premier League. The 14th annual All-Star Game will take place at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah on July 29 at 6:30 p.m. PT. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and Telefutura. Fans can vote for the All-Star First XI online by selecting one goalkeeper, three defenders, five midfielders, and two forwards. Fans can vote up to 10 times per day. The online fan balloting program, which concludes on July 6, will comprise 25 percent of the total vote for the All-Star First XI, with coaches and general managers, players, and media each holding 25 percent of the vote. Earthquakes players on the ballot are Joe Cannon, Chris Leitch, Nick Garcia, Eric Denton, Jason Hernandez, Darren Huckerby, Arturo Alvarez, Ramiro Corrales, Bobby Convey, Ryan Johnson, Cam Weaver and Shea Salinas.
MLS Futbolito Returns to San Jose
Thousands of soccer players of all ages and from all walks of life will lace up their cleats this summer to participate in the seventh edition of "MLS Futbolito", Major League Soccer's official 4-v-4 tournament and one of the nation's most successful grassroots soccer initiatives. The 13-event national tour, presented by Panasonic, hits San Jose on Saturday, September 19 at Independence High School in San Jose. The tournament begins with a New York Red Bulls hosted event in New York City on Saturday, June 6 and follows a week later in Miami with a nationally televised event on Univision, including a celebrity game, on Sunday, June 14, before continuing to the other markets, including San Jose. For further information about MLS Futbolito, visit the event's revamped official site:
www.MLSFutbolito.com
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Game Time Changes
The Earthquakes home game on Saturday, June 20 against the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum has been moved to a 1:30 p.m. PT kickoff. The game will still be televised as planned, on ESPN 2 and ESPN Deportes. The October 10 road game in Toronto has also been moved to 1:00 p.m. PT.
Quakes Radio Segment on KNBR 1050
The Earthquakes have a weekly five-minute news segment every Friday on KNBR 1050 following the Razor and Mr. T show at 7 p.m. PT. John Shrader, the voice of the Earthquakes, will host the report that will include interviews, player features and team news.
Catch Yallop on SportsRamble
Earthquakes head coach Frank Yallop will appear every Sunday during the season on KDOW's weekly sports show, Sports Ramble. Yallop will appear with host Chetan Chaudhari at 8:30 p.m. PT each Sunday to talk Quakes soccer.
Listen to Quakes "en Español" on sjearthquakes.com
The Earthquakes have launched Spanish-language web broadcasts this season. Fans can tune into every home game during the 2009 Earthquakes season by clicking on the "Multimedia" link at sjearthquakes.com. Carlos Cesar Rivera returns for his second consecutive season as the voice of the Quakes and his fifth overall. A native of El Salvador, Rivera hosts a popular sports talk show from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday on 1370 AM that covers MLS, Mexican League soccer, as well as many other sports. Rivera, who has worked in radio in the Bay Area for over 25 years, has also called games for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks in his career.
Stay up to Date on Insider News on MyQuakes
The Earthquakes are proud to announce the launch of MyQuakes.com, the official social network of the San Jose Earthquakes. The site is a place where fans, players, and staff interact and share all types of content such as photos, videos, blogs and more. Some features that members will enjoy are the following; a team blog on the main page that will update fans on insider team information, a forum on the main page where fans, players, and staff can create and respond to discussions, a fully customizable profile page, players and coaches pages, an option to create your own groups, a full event calendar, as well as live online chat.
