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Earthquakes Weekly Update: June 15, 2020

June 15, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


Daniel Vega of the San Jose Earthquakes in training
Daniel Vega of the San Jose Earthquakes in training
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The San Jose Earthquakes announced last week their participation in the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando, Florida starting on July 8. The Quakes were drawn into Group B, where they will face Seattle Sounders FC, FC Dallas and Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the Group Stage. The Quakes also began individual training sessions last week at the Earthquakes Training Facility, in compliance with detailed health and safety protocols set by Santa Clara County and Major League Soccer.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

Quakes Foundation, Vitalant Host Blood Drive at Earthquakes Stadium

The San Jose Earthquakes, Quakes Foundation and Vitalant hosted a blood drive at Earthquakes Stadium on Friday, June 5. A total of 50 donors donated blood between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and the drive featured expanded safety and sanitation protocols. Appointments were staggered by 15 minutes to allow for proper social distancing and limit interpersonal interaction.

Quakes Foundation to Award Third Annual Spartan East Side Promise Scholarship

For the third year in a row, the Quakes Foundation, in partnership with the Spartan East Side Promise (SESP), will be awarding a scholarship to one deserving student. The recipient will be provided with a full year's tuition and other expenses for their first year at San Jose State University. Eligible students can apply here between June 2 and June 21.

RENO 1868 FC UPDATE

Reno 1868 FC, in conjunction with the United Soccer League, announced a league restart plan on June 4. The USL Championship has set a provisional return to play date of July 11, while League One has a provisional return to play date of July 18. On March 6, Reno played its only match of the season, defeating Tacoma Defiance 3-1. USL later suspended the 2020 season, days before Reno's home opener against OKC Energy FC.

In preparation to the restart of the league, The USL Championship and League One Task Forces implemented Phase II training protocols last Tuesday. As part of the Phase II protocols, Championship and League One are now permitted to: expand non-contact training taking place on outdoor fields to include up to groups of ten, allow coaches to provide technical instruction, open weight room facilities, and expand player treatment beyond rehabilitative purposes.

ACADEMY UPDATE

Major League Soccer announced on May 13 that 65 former U.S. Soccer Development Academy clubs will join the League's existing club academies, including the San Jose Earthquakes Academy, to create a partnership that will transform youth player development in the United States and Canada.

San Jose is one of seven teams based in the Bay Area joining MLS's elite player development platform, alongside Ballistic United (Pleasanton), Silicon Valley Soccer Academy (Redwood City), Santa Cruz Breakers Academy (Santa Cruz), De Anza Force (Cupertino), SF Glens and SF Elite (San Francisco). More information about the competition structure as well as the platform's official brand will be announced at a later date.

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