Earthquakes Kick Off 2009 Home MLS Campaign Against New England Revolution on March 21
Published on December 2, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced that they will kick off their 2009 Major League Soccer season on Saturday, March 21 at Buck Shaw Stadium against the New England Revolution. The game will start at 7:30 p.m. PT. The Quakes' second game of the season was also announced today. San Jose travels to Washington, D.C. to play D.C. United on Saturday, March 28 at 4:30 p.m. PT at R.F.K. Stadium.
The Quakes split two games against New England in 2008, losing 2-0 in Foxborough, Mass. and cruising to a 4-0 win at Buck Shaw Stadium in August. The Quakes have gone unbeaten in 13 out of the past 14 matches against the Revolution. San Jose defeated the Revs 2-1 in the Quakes home opener on April 6, 2002 at Spartan Stadium. Overall in home openers, the Earthquakes have posted a 4-4-3 record since 1996.
The Earthquakes will play 13 regular season home games at Buck Shaw Stadium in 2009 and two home matches at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. San Jose posted a 5-3-4 record at Buck Shaw in 2008.
Season tickets are on sale now for the 2009 Earthquakes season. The season-ticket package consists of 17 games, 15 regular season matches and two bonus matches. Prices begin at $306 and all packages offer significant savings off the regular price. Season ticket holders will also receive the following benefits: invitations to private Season Ticket Holder events, ability to purchase a season parking pass; Darren Huckerby Bobblehead and first priority for playoff tickets and all international games, along with a number of other benefits. To purchase season tickets, call 408-556-7700 or log on to sjearthquakes.com.
Major League Soccer Stories from December 2, 2008
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- New England Revolution to open 2009 season at San Jose on March 21 - New England Revolution
- RSL Kicks Off 2009 MLS Season April 2 against Defending Champion Columbus - Real Salt Lake
- Crew's 2009 Home Opener set for Saturday, March 28, vs. Toronto FC - Columbus Crew SC
- FC Dallas to Open 2009 Season vs. Chicago at Pizza Hut Park on March 21 - FC Dallas
- MLS MVP Schelotto will return in 2009 as Crew's Designated Player - Columbus Crew SC
- D.C. United announces opening games for 2009 season - D.C. United
- Red Bulls To Open '09 Season Against Seattle On March 19 - Red Bull New York
- Sounders FC Opener Set for March 19 on ESPN2 - Seattle Sounders FC
- Earthquakes Kick Off 2009 Home MLS Campaign Against New England Revolution on March 21 - San Jose Earthquakes
- Dynamo to open 2009 season March 21 at home against Columbus Crew - Houston Dynamo FC
- Major League Soccer Announces MLS First Kick - Sporting Kansas City
- Rapids to Host Kansas City in 2009 Home Opener - Colorado Rapids
- First Kick Schedule and All MLS Clubs' Home Openers Unveiled - MLS
- Statement on Passing of Ted Rogers - Toronto FC
- Chicago Fire Weekly Notes â December 2, 2008 - Chicago Fire FC
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