Earthquakes Weekly Update: July 6, 2020
Published on July 6, 2020 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release
Jackson Yueill trains alongside his San Jose Earthquakes teammates in Orlando, FL
(San Jose Earthquakes)
This Friday, July 10 (7:30 p.m. PT; ESPN), the San Jose Earthquakes are opening their participation in the MLS is Back Tournament by taking on defending MLS Cup champions Seattle Sounders FC, presented by Intermedia. The Quakes are set to become the first Bay Area professional sports team to return to action since COVID-related stoppages in play back in March. Reminder: all group stage matches of the MLS is Back Tournament will count towards the regular season standings.
Friday's match will also kick off the Quakes' free drive-in viewing parties at Earthquakes Stadium, presented by Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Fans are invited to watch the group stage matches on the backside of the stadium's large video board from the comfort of their cars. Since being announced on Friday, all matches have already reached capacity. More information about the viewing parties can be found below.
EARTHQUAKES NOTES
Earthquakes Defender Marcos Lopez Undergoes Appendectomy
San Jose Earthquakes defender Marcos Lopez underwent an appendectomy last Tuesday afternoon to treat acute appendicitis. The surgery was performed at the Orlando Health Doctor P. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, Fla. and recovery is expected to last between two and four weeks.
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Major League Soccer Stories from July 6, 2020
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- Rapids Depart for Orlando After All Members of Traveling Party Test Negative for COVID-19 - Colorado Rapids
- Earthquakes Weekly Update: July 6, 2020 - San Jose Earthquakes
- FC Dallas Withdrawn from MLS Is Back Tournament - MLS
- Major League Soccer Withdraws FC Dallas from MLS Is Back Tournament - FC Dallas
- McDonough and Alonso Provide Updates Ahead of MLS Is Back Tournament - Inter Miami CF
- Know Your Opponent: Inter Miami CF - Orlando City SC
- Revolution Sign Defender Collin Verfurth from Revolution II - MLS
- Carlos Vela to Skip MLS is Back Tournament - Los Angeles FC
- RAVE Foundation and Seattle Storm Unite with Symetra Life Insurance Company to Renovate Public Multi-Purpose Recreation Space for Youth - Seattle Sounders FC
- Whitecaps FC Loan Gianfranco Facchineri to Canadian Premier League Club Atl̮̩tico Ottawa - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- MLS Is Back Tournament to Recognize Best Stars and Greatest Moments - MLS
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