Earthquakes to Defend Western Conference Lead vs. Real Salt Lake on Saturday
Published on July 13, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Top spot in the Western Conference and Supporters' Shield standings will be on the line Saturday when the San Jose Earthquakes host Real Salt Lake at Buck Shaw Stadium (7:30 p.m. PT / Comcast SportsNet California).
Under 300 tickets remain on the eve of the match.
The Earthquakes (11-4-4, 37 pts.) are aiming for a season sweep of their counterparts after wins of 3-1 at Buck Shaw on April 21 and 2-1 at Rio Tinto Stadium on June 23.
Saturday's game will mark the Quakes first game at Buck Shaw Stadium in almost two months. The Quakes last played at Buck Shaw on May 19, when forward Alan Gordon's acrobatic finish in the 90th minute gave the Quakes a 1-1 draw against the Columbus Crew.
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