MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly Update

Published on September 14, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


The San Jose Earthquakes return to league action this week, as they host the Colorado Rapids on Friday, Sept. 18 at 8:00 p.m. PT at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. The game will also be broadcast on 1220 KDOW in English and at sjearthquakes.com in Spanish.

Earthquakes vs. Colorado Rapids All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 20-16-6

Home: 10-7-4

Away: 10-9-2

Shootout (1996-99): 1-2

Overtime (2000-03): 0-0-2

Playoffs: 0-0-0; U.S. Open Cup: 0-0-0

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 64, Colorado - 58

Earthquakes Schedule for the Week of 9/14/09

Tuesday, Sept. 15 - 10:30 a.m. - Training at West Valley College

Wednesday, Sept. 16 - 10:30 a.m. - Training at West Valley College

Thursday, Sept. 17 - 10:30 a.m. - Training at West Valley College

Friday, Sept. 18 - 8:00 p.m. - Earthquakes vs. Colorado Rapids at Buck Shaw Stadium live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

Saturday, Sept. 19 - OFF

Sunday, Sept. 20 - OFF

Injury Report

Out: Darren Huckerby (R - hip surgery); Questionable: Arturo Alvarez (R - hamstring strain); Bobby Convey (L - hamstring strain); Probable: Shea Salinas (R - knee contusion).

Last Game

Earthquakes 0, C.D. Aguila 0; Sept. 8, 2009; Buck Shaw Stadium; Santa Clara, Calif.

In the midst of a three-week break from league play, the San Jose Earthquakes went about trying to shake off any accumulated rust in Tuesday's friendly against Salvadoran side CD Aguila. While there were plenty of opportunities, goals proved elusive for both sides, resulting in a 0-0 draw. It was a match that saw the Quakes reduced to 10 men with 13 minutes to go after Shea Salinas was ejected for a rash challenge on Aguila goalkeeper Benji Villalobos. But as they had for most of the evening, the San Jose defense held firm to keep the score level, with goalkeeper Andrew Weber earning the shutout. The early exchanges were played out mostly in midfield, as neither side had much success penetrating the attacking third. The only noteworthy incidents were a fifth minute free kick from Andre Luiz that went narrowly over the bar, and an attempt by Aguila forward Alison Batista to spike a cross volleyball-style into San Jose net, for which he was duly punished with yellow card. The home side continued to probe the Aguila defense out wide, and began creating some quality opportunities. Quincy Amarikwa twice had chances to convert after crosses from Ryan Johnson, but failed to convert on either occasion. Amarikwa then had another chance in the 27th minute when Villalobos failed to corral a Chris Wondolowski cross, but he could only blaze his shot over the bar from eight yards. Otherwise, the second half began much like the first, with neither team showing much creativity. The Quakes did come close in the 58th minute, when Corrales' free kick was fanned on by da Silva and then found Johnson deep in the box, only to see the Jamaican fire high over the bar. After starting the half slowly, Aguila began to find more space on the counter. One such breakout in the 64th minute saw substitute Aguila feed Arturo Albarran, only for Jason Hernandez to defuse the effort with a well-timed tackle. The visitors then nearly caught the Quakes napping four minutes later. A free kick from near midfield was chipped over the San Jose defense to a wide open Reyes, but his daisy-cutter went inches wide of goal. But the Quakes were reduced to 10 men two minutes later, as Shea Salinas was ejected for what looked to be studs-up challenge on Villalobos. The red card didn't seem to alter the flow of the game, with the Quakes setting up shop in the visitors' half. Villalobos had to be sharp in the 82nd minute when he touched Chris Wondolowski's free kick wide, and parried Johnson's rebound attempt over the bar. That proved to be the last clear opportunity, and the match finished scoreless.

Misc. Notes

Earthquakes Acquire Defender Bobby Burling from Chivas USA

The San Jose Earthquakes acquired defender Bobby Burling from Chivas USA in exchange for a third round draft pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft last week. Burling joins the Earthquakes after nearly three seasons with Chivas USA. He has appeared in 23 games in his career, starting 19 of those. He has appeared in three games so far this season. He started his career with Chivas USA in 2007. The 6-5 defender played for Loyola Marymount University for four years. Burling finished an accomplished career ranked in the top six of the LMU records in goals, assists, and points, and led the team in scoring as a senior despite having switched to central defender from his usual forward position. His final year on the team he was a captain and was named team MVP. He was named All-West Coast Conference three times and was on the NSCAA All-Far West Second Team in 2006 and Third Team in 2004.

Darren Huckerby Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery on Right Hip

The San Jose Earthquakes announced that midfielder Darren Huckerby had surgery Friday, Sept. 11 to repair a torn labrum in his right hip at Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. The surgery was performed by Dr. Marc J. Philippon. Huckerby will miss the remainder of the 2009 MLS season. The Nottingham native has played in 14 games this season and has scored three goals and notched three assists. He joined San Jose in July of 2008 and helped lead the Quakes on a late season push that almost landed them in the playoffs. He scored six goals and tallied four assists in his 14 games of action, on his way to becoming the MLS Newcomer of the Year. He also won the team's most valuable player award, and took home the Budweiser Golden Boot for the Earthquakes.

Verizon Wireless HopeLine

The San Jose Earthquakes are teaming up with Verizon Wireless for the second year in a row to collect donations to benefit the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program. Fans can turn in old cell phones, cell phone chargers, and batteries at all home games during the month of October and donations will be used to support victims of domestic violence. Fans that make a donation will receive a half price ticket voucher for the game and their name will be entered in a drawing to win a meet and greet with Earthquakes player Arturo Alvarez. The Verizon Wireless HopeLine Program collects no longer used wireless phones and accessories from any wireless service provider, then refurbishes and activates them under the Verizon Network and distributes them to survivors of domestic violence. During the month of October, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Earthquakes will be hosting two home games to collect donations, Oct. 3 vs. New York Red Bulls and Oct. 7 vs. FC Dallas. For more information about the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program go to http://aboutus.vzw.com/communityservice/hopeLine.html

Sanchez and Alvarez with El Salvador

San Jose Earthquakes midfielders Arturo Alvarez and Ramon Sanchez both started for El Salvador in a 1-0 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador. Sanchez started and played the full 90 minutes, while Alvarez started and came off as a substitute in the 76th minute. Both players also played against the United States in a 2-1 loss in Sandy, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 5. 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. 9 in a World Cup qualifying match against the United States. T&T lost 1-0 at Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad, eliminating them from contention for a spot in the 2010 World Cup. Glen has appeared in 58 matches for T&T and has scored 23 goals for his country.

Elliott Plays for his Country in Friendly Against Jordan

Earthquakes midfielder Simon Elliott started and came off for a substitute in the fifth minute of stoppage time in the second half in New Zealand's 3-1 victory over Jordan in Amman in an international friendly. Elliott has scored eight international goals in his 65 appearances for New Zealand. His last call-up to his national side before Sept. 9 saw him play six matches in June, including three in the Confederations Cup in South Africa.

Quakes Series Against the Rapids

The Quakes are 20-16-6 all-time against the Colorado Rapids in the regular season. The Quakes have not lost to Colorado for nine straight games, putting together a 7-0-2 record from July 17, 2004-present. The Rapids have not beaten the Quakes since April 24, 2004. San Jose has outscored Colorado by a 64-58 all-time total.

Earthquakes-Rapids Connections

Quakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon played four seasons with the Rapids from 2003-2006 ... Colorado midfielder Mehdi Ballouchy was an All-American at Santa Clara University and played briefly with Ryan Johnson in 2006 with Real Salt Lake ... Colorado goalkeeper Preston Burpo played for the Quakes in 2008 before being traded to Colorado and also played with Quakes defender Jason Hernandez with Chivas USA in 2006-2007 ... Colorado forward Herculez Gomez and defender Ty Harden played for Frank Yallop and with Quakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon, while they were with the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2006 (Gomez) and 2007 (Harden) ... Quakes defender Mike Zaher played in 2004 and 2005 with Rapids defender Jordan Harvey, where they won two Pac-10 conference titles ... Rapids midfielder Pablo Mastroeni played briefly in 1998 with Quakes midfielder Ramiro Corrales with the Miami Fusion and on the US national team with Quakes midfielder Bobby Convey ... Newly acquired Rapids defender Drew Moor played with Quakes midfielder Arturo Alvarez and Quakes defender Aaron Pitchkolan with FC Dallas from 2005-2008, and went to Furman University for two years, the same school as Quakes midfielder Shea Salinas ... Rapids goalkeeper Matt Pickens played briefly in 2006 with Ryan Johnson with the Chicago Fire ... Quakes defender Brandon McDonald played all four years at the University of San Francisco with Rapids defender Rob Valentino.

Quakes All-Time Leaders vs. Colorado

Joe Cannon has six wins and four shutouts against Colorado in his career ... Simon Elliott has a goal and an assist in his career against the Rapids ... Brandon McDonald scored his only career goal against Colorado in 2008 as a member of the LA Galaxy.

Rapids All-Time Leaders vs. San Jose

Forward Pat Noonan leads the team in career goals against the Earthquakes with three.

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.

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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