MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly Update

Published on July 18, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


The San Jose Earthquakes will try to extend their home unbeaten streak to seven games as they host Vancouver Whitecaps FC for the first time on Wednesday, July 20 at Buck Shaw Stadium. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on Comcast SportsNet California, 1220 KDOW and 1370 KZSF.

The Quakes will then travel to Sandy, Utah for a tilt with Real Salt Lake on Saturday, July 23 at Rio Tinto Stadium. The match kicks off at 7 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on Comcast SportsNet California, 1220 KDOW (English) and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).

Earthquakes vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 0-0-1

Home: 0-0-0

Away: 0-0-1

Shootouts: 0-0-0

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

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 1, Vancouver - 1

Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 3-4-5

Home: 2-3-1

Away: 1-1-4

Shootouts: 0-0-0

Playoffs: 0-0-0; U.S. Open Cup: 0-1-0; U.S. Open Cup Play-In: 0-0-0

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 14, Salt Lake - 16

Earthquakes Schedule for the Week of 7/18/11

Tuesday, July 19 - 10:15 a.m. PT - Practice at Nutrilite Training Facility

Wednesday, July 20 - 7:30 p.m. PT - Vancouver Whitecaps FC at San Jose Earthquakes, Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Thursday, July 21 - Off

Friday, July 22 - Travel to Salt Lake City, Utah

Saturday, July 23 - 7 p.m. PT - San Jose Earthquakes at Real Salt Lake, Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah

Sunday, July 24 - Off

Injury/Discipline/International Duty Report

Out: Andre Luiz (L - knee injury), Ike Opara (L - foot injury); Doubtful: Steven Beitashour (R- leg injury); Questionable: Bobby Convey (L - knee contusion), Alan Gordon (R - quadriceps strain).

Last Game

Earthquakes 0, Columbus Crew 0; July 16, 2011; Crew Stadium; Columbus, Ohio

The San Jose Earthquakes posted their second straight shutout to earn a 0-0 draw Saturday night against the Columbus Crew at Crew Stadium. Quakes goalkeeper Jon Busch made six saves and Crew goalkeeper Will Hesmer made five saves to post shutouts. Busch earned his sixth shutout of the season, while the Quakes fired 19 shots in the match but could not beat Hesmer.

Last Game vs. Whitecaps

Earthquakes 1, Vancouver Whitecaps 1; May 12, 2011; Empire Field; Vancouver, British Columbia

The first ever meeting between the two clubs ended as a 1-1 draw in Vancouver. Chris Wondolowski scored a 39th minute goal on an assist from Ryan Johnson, and the Earthquakes dominated for most of the game. But the Whitecaps found a way to equalize in second half stoppage time as Davide Chiumiento scored his first goal of the season to save Vancouver from a loss.

Last Game vs. Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake 1, Earthquakes 0; March 19, 2011; Buck Shaw Stadium; Santa Clara, Calif.

The San Jose Earthquakes fell in their season opener 1-0 against Real Salt Lake on a rain-drenched field on March 19 at Buck Shaw Stadium. Kyle Beckerman scored the game winner in the 63rd minute, blasting a shot from 25 yards out off the left post and in. The Earthquakes made a fervent push to find an equalizer and had several chances to score, but ultimately fell short. Simon Dawkins made his San Jose debut and nearly created a goal after darting up the middle and sliding a pass that found Chris Wondolowski in the area. The 2010 Budweiser Golden Boot winner pounded a shot on goal, but Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando got a hand to the shot while diving to his right.

Misc. Notes

Convey, Wondolowski Named to AT&T MLS All-Star Game Day Roster

San Jose Earthquakes stars Chris Wondolowski and Bobby Convey were named to the AT&T MLS All-Star game day roster by All-Star coach Hans Backe today. The duo will suit up for MLS on July 27 at Red Bull Arena against Manchester United. The match kicks off at 5:30 p.m. PT on ESPN2, Galavision and TSN. Convey will make his second consecutive appearance for the MLS All Stars while Wondolowski was tabbed for the first time.

Unbeaten in Last Six at Home

The Earthquakes are unbeaten in their last six MLS regular season games at home. The club is 3-0-3 and has outscored opponents 9-3 during the streak. San Jose's last loss at home was a 2-1 result against Chivas USA on April 23.

Boot it Like Bingham Goes Viral

Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham's goal has been viewed nearly 1.5 million times since he scored a 90-yard goal in a 2-1 win against English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion last week at Buck Shaw Stadium. Bingham launched the ball from the edge of his own box and found the net on one hop. The video can be found in the Earthquakes' YouTube channel.

Quakes Defeat English Premier League Team for First Time in Club History

The San Jose Earthquakes defeated West Bromwich Albion of the English Premier League 2-1 in an international friendly on Tuesday at Buck Shaw Stadium. Quakes goalkeeper David Bingham had the play of the night, sending the ball over 90 yards for a goal after the ball bounced over West Brom net minder Boaz Myhill in the third minute (VIDEO: http://youtu.be/05VhDBSQ8JQ). Khari Stephenson tacked on the eventual game winner in the 45th minute, smashing a shot from 35 yards that darted past Myhill just before the half to give San Jose a 2-0 lead. Jerome Thomas scored the lone goal for West Brom eight minutes into the second half. The win was San Jose's first against an English Premier League opponent. The Quakes previously drew 0-0 against club partner Tottenham Hotspur on July 17, 2010 at Buck Shaw Stadium and tied 1-1 against Aston Villa on May 13, 1997 at Spartan Stadium.

Peterson Debuts for San Jose

Jacob Peterson minted his Earthquakes career on Saturday, getting the start and playing 62 minutes in a 0-0 draw against the Columbus Crew. The midfielder was traded to San Jose along with Nana Attakora and Alan Gordon from Toronto FC in exchange for Ryan Johnson, allocation money and an international player slot.

Earthquakes Acquire Peterson, Attakora, Gordon From Toronto FC

The Earthquakes announced a trade with Toronto FC on July 14 that brought forward Alan Gordon, defender Nana Attakora and midfielder Jacob Peterson to San Jose in exchange for Ryan Johnson, allocation money and an international player slot. San Jose will regain its international slot on Jan. 1, 2013.

Joe Cannon Returns

Long-time Earthquakes goalkeeper and Bay Area native Joe Cannon will return to San Jose for the second time since being selected by Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft. Cannon visited the Bay Area for a Reserve League match in San Jose on March 22, a match that the Quakes won 2-1. During his career with the Earthquakes, Cannon started 171 games, won the MLS Cup in 2001, and won MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2002.

Earthquakes Raise $6,000 for Charity

The San Jose Earthquakes raised over $6,000 for charity during its matches against the New York Red Bulls on July 2 at Stanford Stadium and the Philadelphia Union on July 9 at Buck Shaw Stadium. Using money earned through separate promotions, the Earthquakes will donate $1,020 to Wounded Warrior Project, $2,500 to the American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter and $2,500 to the ALS Association.

Community MVP Voting

Earthquakes fan Stuart Berman of San Francisco, Calif. has been nominated for MLS Community MVP. One representative from each MLS club's market was picked to participate in a fan vote with the winner earning a $10,000 donation to the charity of their choice. The Earthquakes and Berman have selected R.O.C.K and America SCORES as their charity. Voting began on Friday, July 8 and will end on July 22 at 2 p.m. PT. The grand-prize winner will be announced during the halftime recognition ceremony at the All-Star game. For more information and to vote, visit: https://www.facebook.com/MLS?sk=app_137762336290574.

Earthquakes 4v4, Presented by Wells Fargo

The San Jose Earthquakes will kick off their first 4v4 Tournament presented by Wells Fargo on Saturday, July 23. Registration is open at www.sjearthquakes.com/4v4. The Earthquakes 4v4 Presented by Wells Fargo are adult and youth 4v4 soccer tournaments that will take place on three upcoming weekends. The first tournament is set for July 23 at Independence High School in San Jose, followed by tournaments on Aug. 28 at Cesar Chavez Academy in East Palo Alto and Sept. 18 at Alden Oliver Sports Park in Hayward. Divisions include boys and girls U-8 through U-19, Men's and Women's Rec, Adult CoEd and Men's Open. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place teams in all divisions. All participants receive an Earthquakes ticket, event t-shirt, and other gifts. There will also be appearances by Earthquakes players. Participation fees are $120 for Youth and Adult Rec, and $150 for Men's Open

Wondolowski Ties De Rosario for No. 3 on Quakes All-Time Scoring Chart

San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski continues to inch up the franchise's all-time scoring charts. Wondo added to his total with a clinical finish against the Chicago Fire in a 2-2 draw on Saturday at Toyota Park, giving him a total of 27 with the Quakes. The Danville, Calif. native is tied with Dwayne De Rosario, who scored 27 for the team from 2001-2005, for No. 3 on the all-time list. The career leader for the Quakes is Ronald Cerritos, who notched 61 from 1997-2001 and in 2005.

Scoring First Under Yallop

During Frank Yallop's first tenure with San Jose, the Earthquakes were one of the best teams in the league when scoring the first goal. The team went 36-2-1 from 2001-03 when scoring the first goal of the game. The Quakes only gave up leads two times in 2002, losing 2-1 to Los Angeles on July 4 and falling 2-1 to Kansas City on July 27. Yallop's team was 8-1-3 in 2008 when scoring first, 6-1-5 in 2009, 12-0-2 in 2010 and so far in 2011 is 3-1-2 when netting the first goal.

Making the First One Count The Earthquakes are 91-6-21 in their last 118 matches when scoring first. They finished 8-1-3 in 2008 when scoring first, 6-1-5 in 2009, went undefeated last year with a 12-0-2 record and are 3-1-2 this season. In 2005, San Jose went undefeated at 14-0-5 when scoring first. The Earthquakes were 25-2-2 in 2001 and 2002 when finding the back of the net first. The Quakes only gave up leads two times in 2002, losing 2-1 to Los Angeles on July 4 and falling 2-1 to Kansas City on July 27. The team continued that trend in 2003, possessing an 11-0-1 mark in the regular season when they scored the first goal. In 2004, the Quakes went 8-1-1 when scoring first, the top mark in MLS. The Quakes gave up their lead and lost to Los Angeles on July 4, 2004 for the first time since July 27, 2002 against Kansas City. The Quakes are also impressive in the playoffs when scoring first, posting a 7-0-0 record.

Hernandez in Quakes' Top-10 List for Career Starts

With his start against the LA Galaxy on June 25, Earthquakes defender Jason Hernandez moved into No. 10 on the club's all-time list for career starts. Hernandez is in his fourth season with San Jose and has started 89 matches during that time. Next on the list is Ian Russell with 91 starts.

Busch the Shot Stopper

Nineteen games into the season, Earthquakes goalkeeper Jon Busch is tied with Matt Reis of the New England Revolution for second in the league in saves with 70. Toronto FC's Stefan Frei leads the pack with 77 saves in 21 matches.

Busch Among MLS Career Leaders for Shutouts

Jon Busch picked up his 59th career clean sheet on July 16 in a 0-0 draw against the Columbus Crew at Columbus Crew Stadium. The Earthquakes' starting goalkeeper is eighth among MLS all-time leaders. He has recorded 13 shutouts in two seasons with San Jose, 21 during three seasons (2007-09) with the Chicago Fire and 25 in five seasons (2002-06) with the Columbus Crew. Next on the list are New England Revolution keeper Matt Reis and former MLS standout Tony Meola with 62.

Wells Fargo Soccer Mom of the Match

Wells Fargo will feature a Soccer Mom of the Match for each Earthquakes home game in 2011. The promotion kicked off on Saturday, June 25 with Tina Castaneda of San Jose taking home the award. One nominated mom will be selected for on-field and video-board recognition prior to kickoff each week. The winner will also receive four match tickets to an Earthquakes home game, a parking pass, and a jersey. They will also have the special privilege to watch pre-game warm ups from the field. If you know somebody who goes above and beyond for their soccer team or league who you think deserves the honor of being our "Soccer Mom of the Match," make their case by filling out the nomination form. To nominate a mom, visit: www.sjearthquakes.com/soccermom.

History of the Quakes - Vancouver Whitecaps FC Rivalry The Earthquakes and Whitecaps FC met for the first time on May 11, a 1-1 draw at Empire Field. Chris Wondolowski scored for the Earthquakes, a back-heeled flick that earned MLS Goal of the Week nomination, while Davide Chiumiento netted for Vancouver.

Earthquakes - Vancouver Whitecaps FC Connections

Vancouver goalkeeper Joe Cannon played for San Jose from 1999-2002 and 2008-10 ... He also played under current Earthquakes coach Frank Yallop at the L.A. Galaxy in 2007 ... Cannon played his college soccer at Buck Shaw Stadium while at Santa Clara University ... Whitecaps FC midfielder Shea Salinas played for the Quakes in 2008-09 ... Vancouver defender/midfielder Kevin Harmse also played for Yallop at the Galaxy in 2007 ... Harmse played with Earthquakes midfielder Sam Cronin at Toronto FC in 2009 ... Whitecaps FC midfielder Peter Vagenas played under Yallop at the Galaxy in 2006-07 ... Vancouver defender Jonathan Leathers played with Quakes forward Scott Sealy with the Kansas City Wizards in 2008 ... Whitecaps FC midfielder John Thorrington played with Quakes players Jon Busch (2007-09) and Tim Ward (2009-10) at the Chicago Fire ... Earthquakes defender Justin Morrow was a Notre Dame teammate of Whitecaps FC defenders Bilal Duckett and Jeb Brovsky from 2007-09 ... San Jose midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong and Vancouver midfielder Michael Nanchoff were teammates at Akron for four years from 2007-10, leading the Zips to the national championship in 2010 ... Whitecaps FC goalkeeper Jay Nolly and Earthquakes midfielder Brad Ring attended Indiana University ... Vancouver owner and NBA All-Star Steve Nash played college basketball for Santa Clara University.

Earthquakes All-Time Leaders vs. Vancouver

Chris Wondolowski scored the lone goal in Earthquakes history against Whitecaps FC on May 11, 2011. Jon Busch had two saves in his only match against Vancouver.

Vancouver All-Time Leaders against San Jose

Midfielder Peter Vagenas has one goal and three assists in 17 career appearances ... Defender Jonathan Leathers has one assist in three career games ... Goalkeeper Joe Cannon has one win and four ties in nine career appearances, with two shutouts.

Earthquakes - Real Salt Lake Connections

RSL midfielder Arturo Alvarez played for the Quakes from 2003-2004, and again from 2008-2010, scoring 13 career goals for San Jose ... RSL midfielder Ned Grabavoy played for San Jose in 2008 ... Grabavoy also played under current Earthquakes head coach Frank Yallop while with the LA Galaxy in 2006 ... Earthquakes forward Alan Gordon was an LA Galaxy teammate of Real Salt Lake midfielders Nathan Sturgis (2007) and Peter Vagenas (2004-2008) ... Sturgis and Vagenas also played under Earthquakes head coach Frank Yallop as members of the Galaxy in 2007 ... RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando played with Bobby Convey from 2002 to 2004 at D.C. United ... RSL forward Pablo Campos began the 2009 season with the Earthquakes, before being traded to RSL in July.

History of the Quakes - RSL Rivalry

The two teams tied 2-2 in the first ever meeting on April 30, 2005 with Alejandro Moreno scoring a late goal for San Jose to tie the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City ... The Quakes lost to RSL for the first time in team history on May 31, 2008 when RSL defeated the Quakes 3-1 at Rice-Eccles Stadium ... RSL was an expansion team in 2005, so the Quakes and RSL have only met eleven times in their history, with San Jose winning three times and earning five draws ... RSL was the last regular season opponent to play against the Quakes at Spartan Stadium, earning a 2-2 tie on Oct. 8, 2005 ... RSL knocked the Quakes out of the 2010 U.S. Open Cup, winning on penalties (5-3) after the first 120 minutes ended 3-3 in a play-in game ... San Jose also hosted Real Salt Lake in this season's opener, and they fell to RSL 1-0.

Earthquakes All-Time Leaders against RSL

Current San Jose forward Steven Lenhart scored a goal for the Columbus Crew against RSL in a 3-1 win in 2009. Alan Gordon scored a goal for the Los Angeles Galaxy against RSL in 2007. Bobby Convey notched an assist for the Earthquakes against RSL in a 2-1 win in 2009. Jon Busch posted a shutout in his first start last year against RSL in a nil-nil draw on June 25.

RSL All-Time Leaders against Earthquakes

Javier Morales has four career goals, while Andy Williams has two career goals against the Quakes.

San Jose Earthquakes on Twitter

@SJEarthquakes - Official account of the San Jose Earthquakes

@ChrisWondo - 2010 MLS Budweiser Golden Boot Winner Chris Wondolowski

@AnthonyAmpai - Rookie from NCAA Champion Akron University Anthony Ampaipitakwong

@bobbyburling - Veteran central defender and sports trivia guru Bobby Burling

@BradRing87 - Third-year central midfielder Brad Ring

@J_Hernandez_21 - Veteran center back and social maven Jason Hernandez

@awebs13 - Witty goalkeeper Andrew Weber

@MattLuzu32 - First-year striker Matt Luzunaris

San Jose's Record in July

The Quakes are 21-31-16 all-time in July in MLS play.

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