MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Sign Four Players from Sacramento Republic

Published on September 2, 2016 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced today the signing of four players to short-term agreements ahead of the team's friendly against C.F. Pachuca of Liga MX on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Avaya Stadium. Midfielders Max Alvarez and Chase Minter along with forwards Christian Chaney and Joaquin Rivas join the Quakes from the club's USL affiliate Sacramento Republic FC through Saturday night before returning to Sacramento. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Chaney's loan is pending USL approval.

Alvarez, 25, has made 15 total appearances (three starts) for Sacramento this season, tallying one assist, while Minter, 24, and Rivas, 24, have each made two starts in six appearances. Chaney, 21, signed with Sacramento on Aug. 12 from the PDL side Fresno Fuego where he notched 13 goals and an assist in 12 matches in 2016.

C.F. Pachuca are the defending Liga MX Clausura champions after earning a 2-1 aggregate victory over Monterrey in May. San Jose owns a 10-8-8 all-time record in international exhibitions and the club has posted a 7-0-4 record in the past 11 exhibitions against international opponents, including a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad of Spain's La Liga earlier this year. The Quakes are 2-8-4 against clubs from Mexico all-time, including a 1-5-3 record in friendlies.

Earthquakes season ticket holders should use their Bonus Game B tickets for the match. Season ticket holders can also purchase add-on tickets by contacting their respective STH representative. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Individual ticket prices start at $25, with special rates available for groups of 10 or more. Group tickets can be purchased by calling the Earthquakes Front Office at 408-556-7700.

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