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Earthquakes Weekly Update - March 25, 2008

March 25, 2008 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


This Week

The Earthquakes will conclude their preseason schedule this week, as they head to Portland, Ore. to take on the Portland Timbers of the United Soccer League First Division. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT at the Clive Charles Soccer Complex. Last week in Charleston, S.C., the Quakes took home the Carolina Challenge Cup for the second time in club history. San Jose defeated Toronto FC 1-0 in a weather-shortened game on Mar. 15, topped host Charleston Battery 2-1 on Mar. 19 and shut out the New York Red Bulls 3-0 on Mar. 22 to win the tournament. The Quakes also won the Cup in 2005.

Earthquakes Schedule for the Week of 3/24/08 Tuesday, Mar. 25 10:30 a.m. PT - Training at Santa Clara

Wednesday, Mar. 26 10:30 a.m. PT - Training at Stanford Thursday, Mar. 27 Travel to Portland, Ore. Friday, Mar. 28 7:30 p.m. PT - Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers at Clive Charles Soccer Complex Saturday, Mar. 29 Travel to San Jose

Injury Report Out: Chris Pozniak (L - groin strain)

Misc. Notes

Last Game

Kei Kamara and Gavin Glinton each scored goals to lead the Earthquakes to a 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls in the finale of the Carolina Cup. A late own goal by the Red Bulls made the final score 3-0. Kamara scored the first goal one minute into the game while Glinton found the net just after halftime in the 49th minute. Eric Brunner deflected a shot into his own net for an own goal in the 88th minute for the final goal of the game.

Quakes Make Stop in Portland Before Los Angeles

Before they open their 2008 season at The Home Depot Center against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Thursday, April 3, the Earthquakes will take on the Portland Timbers of the United Soccer League First Division in a final preseason match on Friday, Mar. 28. The Earthquakes have faced the Timbers three times in club history and lead the overall series 2-1. In their last meeting on August 3, 2005, in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16, San Jose shut out Portland 2-0 with goals scored by Wade Barrett and Brian Mullan. The previous year, on July 14, the Earthquakes defeated the Timbers 3-0 in the Open Cup with goals scored by Ramiro Corrales, Ronnie Ekelund and Dwayne De Rosario. Their first meeting was on June 4, 2001, in an exhibition match where Portland snuck by San Jose for a 2-1 win.

National Team Duty Calls

Two members for the Earthquakes squad have been called in by their respective national teams. Midfielder Ivan Guerrero was named to the roster for Honduras' friendly match against Colombia on Wednesday, Mar. 26, while forward Gavin Glinton will represent Turks and Caicos in the second leg of a World Cup qualifying series against St. Lucia on Wednesday. Guerrero will be looking to earn his 80th cap with Honduras in the match that will be played in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Glinton and Turks and Caicos are hoping to reach the next round of qualifying with a win or a tie. Glinton scored the game-winning goal against St. Lucia in the first leg in a 2-1 win in February.

Colonel's Corner

The San Jose Earthquakes announced Monday that the team has partnered with KFC to launch the Colonel's Corner promotion at every home game for the 2008 season. The promotion will give fans the opportunity to purchase great seats for only $15-the most affordable Earthquakes tickets in town. The Corner View Section 107 at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara and sections 231 and 232 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland will be officially branded as the KFC Colonel's Corner. Fans can purchase tickets regularly priced at $22 for Buck Shaw Stadium and at $30 for McAfee Coliseum for only $15 at participating KFC restaurants. The Colonel's Corner vouchers can be purchased at 26 participating KFC restaurants across the South Bay and will be redeemable for any game, subject to availability. The vouchers can be redeemed at Earthquakes Offices or at the stadium on the day of the game. KFC will have 500 tickets available for each game. For more information on KFC Colonel's Corner promotion and participating stores please visit sjearthquakes.com.

Challenge Cup Success

The Earthquakes have now won two Carolina Challenge Cup trophies following their sweep of the tournament with a 3-0 record last week. As a club, the Quakes are now 5-0-1 all-time in the competition. The team won the competition in 2005. San Jose defeated D.C. United 2-0, tied the Columbus Crew 1-1 and beat the Charleston Battery 1-0 to capture the title that year.

Quakes Preseason Continues

The Earthquakes have played seven games so far this preseason, posting a 4-1-2 record against professional competition. After losing their opening game against Houston on Feb. 13, the Quakes have gone unbeaten in their past six matches. Kei Kamara leads the team in scoring with four preseason goals.

Preseason Schedule and Results (4-1-2)

Feb. 13 - 1-0 loss vs. Houston Dynamo

Feb. 16 - 0-0 tie vs. Houston Dynamo

Feb. 22 - 2-1 win vs. Columbus Crew (Kamara (2)

Feb. 24 - 0-0 tie vs. D.C. United

Mar. 15 - 1-0 win vs. Toronto FC (Hernandez)

Mar. 19 - 2-1 win vs. Charleston Battery (Kamara, Glinton, & Brunner)

Mar. 22 - 3-0 win vs. New York Red Bulls (Kamara, Glinton, Own Goal)

Mar. 28 - vs. Portland Timbers -7:30 p.m.

Salinas Signs

The San Jose Earthquakes announced Mar. 17 that they signed their second round draft pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft Shea Salinas. Salinas will occupy a spot on the Earthquakes senior roster. Per team and league policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. The Lubbock, Texas native comes to San Jose from Furman University where he played 77 games, scored 14 goals and had 21 assist in his college career. Salinas, 21, was named to the NSCAA All-American Third Team and NSCAA All-South Region First Team in 2007. In 2006 and 2007 he was also named to the All-Southern Conference First Team. In addition, Salinas was a NSCAA All-South Region Third Team selection in 2006. He was also an Academic All-American at Furman. Salinas played club soccer for the Dallas Texans and Solar, and played for the Carolina Dynamo of the PDL. In 2007 Salinas was a USL PDL All-Conference Selection and Team MVP.

Pub Crawls a Success

The San Jose Earthquakes celebrated their return to Major League Soccer with a series of Pub Crawl events around the Bay Area. Players and staff hosted five events with Quakes fans, giving away prizes and autographed items. The events took place at Kezar Pub (San Francisco), Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant (San Jose), The Englander (San Leandro), 99 Bottles of Beer On The Wall (Santa Cruz) and Masse's Billiards Bar & Grill (Walnut Creek).

Earthquakes On KLOK

The San Jose Earthquakes have partnered with Spanish language radio station KLOK 1170 AM, part of Univision Radio, to broadcast all 30 regular season games in 2008. The first KLOK 1170 AM broadcast will be on Thursday, April 3 when the Earthquakes open the 2008 MLS regular season against Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot Center at 7:30 p.m. PT. KLOK 1170 AM is a Spanish language news/talk radio station which covers current events, news, sports and offers information on how to live a happier and healthier life.

Individual Tickets on Sale Now

Individual tickets for 2008 San Jose Earthquakes games are now on sale. Tickets for the Earthquakes long awaited return are available online at sjearthquakes.com, by calling (800) 225-2277 or by visiting your local authorized Tickets.com outlets. Prices for individual tickets range from $20 to $70. The 2008 Earthquakes season schedule is highlighted with three games being played at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, including the home opener on Saturday, April 12 against Cuauhtémoc Blanco and the Chicago Fire. David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy come to the Bay Area June 14 and August 3. The first game at newly renovated Buck Shaw Stadium will be May 3 against Duilio Davino and FC Dallas.

Season Tickets on Sale Now

San Jose Earthquakes season ticket packages for the 2008 season are now on sale. The Earthquakes 2008 season ticket package features 17 games, including all MLS regular season games and special bonus games. Prices for the ticket packages are $306 for Goal View, $340 for Corner Flag, $595 for Field View and $595 for Sideline. Tickets for the Earthquakes long awaited return will be available online at sjearthquakes.com, by calling (800) 225-2277 or by visiting your local authorized Tickets.com outlets.

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