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Published on October 31, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


Quakes in the Community

What: Movember

Who: Chris Wondolowski, Kelly Gray

Location: N/A

Date: Nov. 1 to Nov. 30

Details: Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski and Club Ambassador Kelly Gray are growing out their facial hair as part of Movember to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG. Fans can contribute to the cause by visiting www.us.movember.com and either registering or by searching for Wondo or Gray and donating.

About Movember: Movember is a month dedicated to raising awareness and funds for men's health issues. Facts highlight that one in every two men will be diagnosed with some type of cancer in their lifetime while one man dies from prostate cancer every 15.6 minutes, resulting in 33,000 male deaths per year. One new case of prostate cancer is diagnosed every 2.2 minutes, a similar rate to breast cancer in women.

Earthquakes Youth Academy Update

U-16s, U-18s Prep for Home Stretch

San Jose's U16s and U18s will play three games each in the Bay Area during November. The home stretch begins on Saturday, Nov. 5 against Seattle Sounders FC (U18s at 11:30 a.m., U16s at 2 p.m.) at Nutrilite Training Facility. The Quakes also host Crossfire Premier at Nutrilite Training Facility on Sunday, Nov. 6 (U18s at 11:30 a.m., U16s at 2 p.m.) and Cal Odyssey at Mustang Soccer Complex in Danville, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 19 (U18s noon, U16s 2:30 p.m.).

Juniors (U14) Qualify for Far West Regional League Finals

The San Jose Earthquakes Juniors traveled to Orem, Utah over the weekend to play the final two games of the first round of US Youth Soccer's (USYSA) Far West Regional League. In the opening game, San Jose defeated Idaho champions Real Nampa 7-0 thanks to a hat trick by Phillip Hausen. With first-place in the group locked up, San Jose fell 2-0 against Sparta FC of Utah. The Quakes next travel to Lancaster, Calif. in November to compete in the Far West Regional League Finals for a chance to earn a berth to the USYSA Regional Championships next June in Phoenix.

Misc. Notes

Wondo Wins NASR Player of the Month for October

San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski was named NASR Player of the Month for October on Monday. The local product scored five goals in October, more than any other player in MLS, to tie D.C. United's Dwayne De Rosario for the league lead with 16 apiece. He scored in each of San Jose's four games during the final month of play. Wondo took 14 of 18 first-place votes and was the No. 2 choice on the remaining four ballots in a poll by North American Soccer Reporters. Fredy Montero of Sounders FC came in second with three votes and Chicago Fire's Marco Pappa was the only other player to receive any first preference votes. Wondolowski is tied with Edson Buddle and De Rosario atop the all-time goals list for the month of October with 11. Last year, Wondo scored six in the final month en route to his first career Budweiser Golden Boot.

Earthquakes at San Jose's Christmas in the Park

With the holiday season approaching, the Earthquakes are ready to plan out their annual participation in a local tradition, San Jose's Christmas in the Park. This year, the club plans to decorate its tree using ornaments designed by the community. Fans are encouraged to make their own Quakes-themed ornament and mail or drop it by the club's Front Office at 451 El Camino Real, Suite 220 in Santa Clara, Calif. by Nov. 18 to participate.

Quakes President David Kaval's Office Hours

Earthquakes President David Kaval's office hours will continue during the offseason. Fans can drop by his office at 451 El Camino Real, Suite 220 in Santa Clara, Calif. Mondays between 3 and 5 p.m. PT. Participants will be seen on a first come, first served basis.

Earthquakes Hold No. 6 Overall Pick in SuperDraft

The San Jose Earthquakes will be sixth on the board when the 2012 MLS SuperDraft takes place in Kansas City on Jan. 12. The expansion Montreal Impact hold the No. 1 overall pick for the national televised event on ESPN2. This year's draft has been reduced to two rounds. The Earthquakes have picked within the top-six in nine previous MLS drafts. The club's last top-six pick was Ike Opara at No. 3 overall in 2010. San Jose has picked out of the No. 6 slot twice, selecting Luchi Gonzalez in 2002 and Todd Dunivant in 2003.

2012 Season Tickets on Sale

Season tickets for the San Jose Earthquakes' 2012 campaign are now on sale. Packages include 20 games at a significantly discounted rate as well as a bevy of exclusive season ticket benefits. Prices start at $2,300 for Netsuite VIP On-Field seats and are as affordable as $260 in the Supporters Section. For more information about pricing, payment plans and more, visit www.sjearthquakes.com/season-tickets or call an Earthquakes sales rep at 408-556-7700.

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