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MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly Update

September 7, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


This Week

The San Jose Earthquakes play an exhibition match against Club Deportivo Aguila from El Salvador on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Buck Shaw Stadium. The game, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m., is Bonus Game "B" for season ticket holders. Prices for individual tickets range from $20 to $60. Season ticket holders will also have the ability to purchase additional tickets at a discounted price.

Earthquakes Schedule for the Week of 9/7/09

Tuesday, September 8 - 7:30 p.m. PT - Earthquakes vs. C.D. Aguila at Buck Shaw Stadium.

Wednesday, September 9 - TBD

Thursday, September 10 - 10:30 a.m. - Training at West Valley College

Friday, September, 11 - 10:30 a.m. - Training at West Valley College

Saturday, September 12 - TBD

Sunday, September 13 - OFF

Injury Report

Questionable: Bobby Convey (L - hamstring strain).

Misc. Notes

Earthquakes Win at PAL Stadium

The San Jose Earthquakes beat El Sueño de tu Vida All-Stars 6-0 last Friday night at PAL Stadium. The Quakes got three goals in each half to put away the local all-stars. Antonio Ribeiro and guest player Ismael Ibarra both scored a pair of goals, while Quincy Amarikwa and Simon Elliott added a goal each. Andrew Weber and Mike Graczyk combined to post the shutout. The Quakes applied plenty of early pressure, as Ryan Johnson had a chance in the fifth minute and his effort was thwarted by goalkeeper Mario Obeso. Johnson had another quality opportunity three minutes later, as his full volley effort from just inside the area flew inches wide. San Jose kept the pressure on, and the chances kept piling up, until they finally broke through in the 24th minute as Shea Salinas picked out Amarikwa at the back post and his diving header left Obeso with no chance. Salinas figured in the Quakes' second goal after service from Mike Zaher found him at the back post and his pass picked out Elliott at the penalty spot. Elliott he slotted it home in the 34th minute to double San Jose's lead. Ribeiro scored on a full volley in the 38th minute of play after a nice Chris Wondolowski cross found Johnson, and his header fell to Ribeiro who blasted in his first in a San Jose uniform. San Jose opened the second half like they finished the first, attacking in waves. Second half substitute Darren Huckerby served a cross in that picked out Johnson, whose header flicked just wide of the target. Ribeiro found the net again, this time on a corner kick, as Huckerby's inswinger found Johnson, and it fell right to Ribeiro to make it 4-0. Guest player Ismael Ibarra added the fifth as he chipped the goalkeeper in the 57th minute after a nice long ball from Amarikwa. He tallied his second with three minutes remaining, as Ribeiro's pass found him for a tap-in.

C.D. Aguila

Club Deportivo Aguila is one of El Salvador's all-time winningest teams, having captured 15 first division championships since its founding in 1926. They won their first title in 1959 and their most recent championship came in 2006. They also were the first Salvadoran team to win the CONCACAF Championship when it captured that title in 1976. The club is located in San Miguel. The match marks the second straight year the Earthquakes will play a team from El Salvador. They defeated CD FAS 2-1 on Oct. 7, 2008 at Buck Shaw Stadium. San Jose is now 5-8-5 all-time against international opponents in friendly matches, including their 4-0 victory over the Honduran Olympic Team and the win against FAS last season.

Sanchez and Alvarez With El Salvador

San Jose Earthquakes midfielders Arturo Alvarez and Ramon Sanchez both started for El Salvador in a 2-1 loss to the United States in World Cup qualifying on Sept. 5 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. Sanchez captained the squad and played 90 minutes, while Alvarez left the game in the 50th minute. The Salvadorans now play host to Costa Rica on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador at 6 p.m. PT. Alvarez made his debut for El Salvador on Aug. 12 against Trinidad and Tobago in a qualifying match. Sanchez, who is the captain for El Salvador, also played against Trinidad and Tobago and has appeared in over 50 matches for El Salvador and has scored two goals. He has played in every World Cup qualifier for El Salvador for the 2010 World Cup.

Glen Starts for Trinidad

Forward Cornell Glen started and played 90 minutes for Trinidad and Tobago on Sept. 5 in a World Cup qualifying match in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. T&T fell 4-1 to Honduras in the match, leaving them with five points in qualifying with three matches to go. Glen and the Soca Warriors host the United States on Wednesday, September 9 at Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The game kicks off at 4 p.m. PT and will air live on ESPN Classic and Galavision. Glen has appeared in 58 matches for T&T and has scored 23 goals for his country.

Elliott Plays a Half then Takes Off

Earthquakes midfielder Simon Elliott played the first 45 minutes of the team's friendly match against El Sueño de tu Vida All-Stars on Sept. 4 and scored a goal. At halftime, he went to San Jose International Airport and caught a flight for New Zealand's match in Amman, Jordan. Elliott will represent the All Whites for their international friendly against Jordan on Wednesday, Sept. 9 in Amman. Elliott has scored eight international goals in his 64 appearances for New Zealand. His last call-up to his national side saw him play six matches in June, including three in the Confederations Cup in South Africa.

Two Assists in Two Games for Corrales

Ramiro Corrales, playing left back on Aug. 29 against the New England Revolution, notched his second assist in as many games. On Aug. 22 at home, Corrales whipped in a cross that was headed home by Chris Wondolowski to knock of Kansas City in stoppage time. He provided another good service for Ramon Sanchez to head past Matt Reis to pull a goal back in the 2-1 defeat at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 29. He is now 10th all-time in team history in assists with 19, one behind Ian Russell for ninth place.

Cannon Passes the 1100 Mark in Career Saves

Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon made six saves on Aug. 29 against the New England Revolution, which sent him over 1,100 in his career (now has 1,101). He now ranks him third all-time in MLS history, behind Kevin Hartman and Tony Meola.

Supercuts for Soccer

In partnership with Supercuts, The Earthquakes Community Fund is raising money to help youth in need throughout Northern California through the support of grassroots soccer programs. Earthquakes rookie sensation Quincy Amarikwa and Jason Hernandez are growing their hair in support of the program. Prior to the October 3 home game against Eastern foe, New York Red Bull, Amarikwa and Hernandez will shave their heads courtesy of Supercuts.

Fans who donate at various levels will receive the following:

Donate $10: Receive a 2-for-1 ticket voucher to an Earthquakes game.

Donate $25: Receive a 2-for-1 ticket voucher to an Earthquakes game and an invite to watch the official head shaving ceremony on October 3.

Donate $50: Receive a 2-for-1 ticket voucher to an Earthquakes game, an invite to watch the official head shaving ceremony, and a meet and greet autograph session with the participating players.

Donate $100: Receive a 2-for-1 ticket voucher to an Earthquakes game, an invite to watch the official head shaving ceremony, a meet and greet autograph session with the participating players, and a chance to shave off a section of a player's hair.

Donate $250: Receive a 2-for-1 ticket voucher to an Earthquakes game, an invite to watch the official head shaving ceremony, a meet and greet autograph session with the participating players, a chance to shave off a section of a player's hair, and an on-field seat for the October 3 game.

Light The Night Walk

The San Jose Earthquakes announced that they have partnered with their supporter's group, Club Quake, and the Soccer Silicon Valley Community Foundation to participate in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Palo Alto. Earthquakes players, members of the team's front office, along with Earthquakes fans will walk in the event that raises funds and awareness for blood cancers. The Earthquakes will also host The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) at Buck Shaw Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22 when the Quakes take on the Kansas City Wizards. Six-year old Isabella Lima, who has survived a rare form of blood cancer, will perform the honorary First Kick prior to the match. Throughout the night, the Earthquakes will also host a silent auction for signed Earthquakes jerseys, as well as signed jerseys from prominent players from around the league. Proceeds from the auction will benefit both LLS and the San Jose Earthquakes Community Fund. Fans will be able to sign up for the Light The Night Walk at the LLS booth in the pregame vendor area. During the game, fans will also have the opportunity to donate directly to LLS through their mobile giving campaign. Fans can text a specific number that will appear on the video board during the game to make a $5 donation to the cause. The $5 will come directly from a donor's monthly phone bill. The money donated will go directly to the Earthquakes walk team. On Oct. 10, Club Quake, SSVCF and the Earthquakes will host a viewing party for the Quakes game that day at the Britannia Arms at Almaden. The Quakes take on Toronto FC at BMO Field in Toronto and fans can catch the game at the Brit at 1:00 p.m. PT. At the viewing party, a raffle will be held for people that have signed up for the Earthquakes walk team. For every $25 donated to the walk team, a fan will receive a raffle ticket. The prizes includes two sideline seats for a 2010 Earthquakes home match, a team signed ball, a team-signed jersey and other prizes. The Light The Night Walk festivities at Palo Alto High School will begin at 5 p.m. PT, with the walk starting at 7 p.m. Participants walk carrying illuminated balloons to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. All funds raised through the Light The Night Walk support LLS's mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Children, adults and seniors are all encouraged to participate in the event. Fans that sign up for the Earthquakes Team will receive a commemorative t-shirt. The Earthquakes team will be walking this year in honor of Monique Larson, a San Jose resident and soccer mom, who was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in 2007, and is currently in remission. To read her full story, go to sjearthquakes.com. To sign up for the Earthquakes walk team, go to http://pages.lightthenight.org/sj/PaloAlto09/SanJoseEarthquakes.

MLS Futbolito Returns to San Jose

Thousands of soccer players of all ages and from all walks of life will lace up their cleats this summer to participate in the seventh edition of "MLS Futbolito", Major League Soccer's official 4-v-4 tournament and one of the nation's most successful grassroots soccer initiatives. The 13-event national tour, presented by Panasonic, hits San Jose on Saturday, September 19 at Independence High School in San Jose. For further information about MLS Futbolito, visit the event's revamped official site: www.MLSFutbolito.com.

Cannon Among All-Time Leaders

Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon is among the all-time league leaders in a number of goalkeeping categories. He is second in goalkeeper appearances (268), starts (267) and minutes played (24,135). He is now third all-time in saves (1,101), second all-time in shutouts (67) and tied for fourth all-time in wins (97) in league history. For San Jose, Cannon is first in club history as a goalkeeper in appearances (153), minutes played (13,941), saves (633), wins (59) and shutouts (37) and second in goals against average (1.34), and saves percentage (73.3). He also holds the team's all-time record for saves in a game with 12 on July 8, 2000 at Colorado.

Cannon in Quakes Record Books

Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon played 90 minutes August 29 against the New England Revolution to record his 153rd career game as a member of the Earthquakes. He is now third all-time in appearances. Cannon has also recorded 13,941 minutes, good for second all-time in Quakes history. His 153 career starts are now second all-time in San Jose history.

Corrales Among All-Time Leaders

Ramiro Corrales is now second on the all-time in appearances in Quakes team history with 159 after playing 90 minutes against New England on August 29. Richard Mulrooney (1999-2004) is the all-time leader with 163. Corrales has 143 starts and 12,706 minutes played as a member of the Quakes. He is now tied for third place in franchise history in starts and is third in all-time in club history for minutes played.

Quakes in September

The Earthquakes are 23-21-3 all-time in MLS games during the month of September.

Earthquakes Weekly Segment on Telemundo 48

The Earthquakes have a weekly segment called "Quakes al día" every Thursday at 11 p.m. on Telemundo's newscast. The segment will include interviews with the players and coaches, along with features and behind the scenes footage.

Quakes Radio Segment on KNBR 1050

The Earthquakes have a weekly five-minute news segment every Friday on KNBR 1050 following the Razor and Mr. T show at 7 p.m. PT. John Shrader, the voice of the Earthquakes, will host the report that will include interviews, player features and team news.

Catch Yallop on SportsRamble Earthquakes head coach Frank Yallop or another member of the team will appear every Sunday during the season on KDOW's weekly sports show, Sports Ramble. Yallop will appear with host Chetan Chaudhari at 8:30 p.m. PT each Sunday to talk Quakes soccer.

Stay up to Date on Insider News on Twitter

The Earthquakes are proud to announce the launch their official Twitter site, twitter.com/sjearthquakes. Fans can stay up to date on the latest team news straight from practice, games and road trips.

Listen to Quakes "en Español" on sjearthquakes.com

The Earthquakes have launched Spanish-language web broadcasts this season. Fans can tune into every home game during the 2009 Earthquakes season by clicking on the "Multimedia" link at sjearthquakes.com. Carlos Cesar Rivera returns for his second consecutive season as the voice of the Quakes and his fifth overall. A native of El Salvador, Rivera hosts a popular sports talk show from 5:00-7:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday on 1370 AM that covers MLS, Mexican League soccer, as well as many other sports. Rivera, who has worked in radio in the Bay Area for over 25 years, has also called games for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks in his career.

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