MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly Update

Published on December 19, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


Earthquakes Youth Academy Update

On Break Until the New Year

The San Jose Earthquakes Youth Academy will be off through the rest of December following their participation in the 2011 Development Academy Winter Showcase in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. The U-16s and U-18s will continue their season on Jan. 21, 2012 against Santa Cruz Breakers.

Misc. Notes

Earthquakes Trade for Honduran International Marvin Chavez from FC Dallas

The club unveiled its latest offseason transaction on Friday, Dec. 16, picking up speedy Honduran international midfielder Marvin Chavez from FC Dallas in exchange for allocation money.

Nicknamed "El Hijo del Viento" (The Son of the Wind) the speedy midfielder joins San Jose following three solid seasons with FC Dallas. He started his MLS career on Aug. 19, 2009, arriving on loan from Honduran first division outfit CD Marathon and made 54 appearances while with FC Dallas.

Chavez, 28, posted a breakout 2011 campaign, scoring six goals and notching four assists while starting 30 of his 31 games. He helped FC Dallas to the fourth-best record in Major League Soccer with 52 points and a spot in the playoffs for the second straight season. Additionally, he scored the game-winner against Pumas UNAM in CONCACAF Champions League play on Aug. 17 in Mexico City, the first-ever win by an MLS club in Mexico. He has scored eight goals and notched six assists in his MLS career, along with notching one goal and two assists in the 2010 MLS Cup Playoffs to help lead FC Dallas to the MLS Cup Final.

Last Chance for Holiday Savings

The San Jose Earthquakes 2011 Holiday Pack includes: Four Corner Flag tickets to the club's 2012 home opener and four adidas Chris Wondolowski Jersey T-Shirts for $80 ($168 value). To save money on Earthquakes 2012 Opening Day tickets, visit http://www.sjearthquakes.com/tickets/2011-holiday-pack .

*Note: Orders processed after December 17 should be picked up at the San Jose Earthquakes Front Office if you would like to receive the T-shirts before Christmas. All orders mailed from the Quakes Front Office will be charged a $5 shipping and handling fee. We are located at 451 El Camino Real, Suite 220 in Santa Clara, CA.

Earthquakes Launch Online Team Store

The San Jose Earthquakes launched an online team store last week and are offering fans a discount on all 2011 or earlier gear. Visit the store at www.earthquakes.yorder.us .

Goalkeeper David Bingham in Camp with U.S. U-23s

Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham is in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. for an eight-day Olympic training camp with U.S. U-23 coach Caleb Porter. He will practice with the U.S. through Friday, Dec. 23 after returning stateside from a tour with the MLS Generation adidas squad in Holland. San Jose's young goalkeeper was one of 12 players named who participated in Porter's first training camp in Germany from Nov. 7-16.

New Stadium Luxury Suites On Sale

The Earthquakes' one-of-a kind luxury suites for the club's new stadium are on sale now. For photos and more information about the suites or to place a deposit, call 408-556-7700 or visit www.sjearthquakes.com/newstadium .

Unlike any other experience in American professional sports, the suites will place fans directly next to the field with private bar and lounge access just yards from the action. Suites include: 17 seats with six additional tickets for all stadium events, in-suite catering, private bar and lounge area with a High Definition television. Suite holders will also have the ability to customize the interior and will enjoy year-round access to the suite for corporate events for client meetings.

2012 Season Opener

For the fourth consecutive season, the Earthquakes will host a game on MLS Opening Day on March 10, 2012 at Buck Shaw Stadium. Times, opponents, and national broadcast information for these games will be included in the entire regular season schedule which will be announced upon its completion in the coming weeks. Each club will play 34 games in the 2012 MLS Regular Season.

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 serve 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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