MLS San Jose Earthquakes

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Published on July 21, 2014 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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THIS WEEK

The San Jose Earthquakes host a pair of matches this week. The first is an MLS regular season fixture against the Chicago Fire on Wednesday, July 23 at Buck Shaw Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. PT on NBC Sports. The club will also host defending La Liga champions Atletico Madrid on Sunday, July 27 at Candlestick Park in the final sporting event ever played at the historic venue. Kickoff is 4 p.m. PT.

Last Game

Earthquakes 1, New York Red Bulls 1; July 19, 2014; Red Bull Arena; Harrison, N.J.

Steven Lenhart powered home a late goal to give the Earthquakes a 1-1 tie against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bulls scored near the end of the first half from the penalty spot, but the Quakes fought their way back into the game to earn the road point. The Red Bulls grabbed the lead on a penalty kick from Bradley Wright-Phillips just under 15 minutes before the halftime break. The Red Bulls swung a corner kick to the edge of the 18-yard box with players from both teams battling for the ball. The referee signaled a hand ball on the Quakes and Wright-Phillips converted the spot kick to put his team up 1-0. San Jose nearly had the equalizer just before halftime off the head of Lenhart. Salinas curled a free kick in for Lenhart and he beat his defender to the ball and headed one to the lower corner, but Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles tipped the ball just past the post to keep the Red Bulls up 1-0. After dodging some early scares from the Red Bulls in the second half, San Jose nearly tied the score through Wondolowski with under 20 minutes to go in the match. A quick counter by the Quakes found Lenhart at the top of the box. He fed Djalo, who laid a ball off to Wondolowski on his right. Wondolowski cut back around a defender to free himself but his left-footed shot sailed over the net. Jon Busch kept San Jose close with a big save on Wright Phillips in the 82nd minute. The MLS Golden Boot leader got in behind the Quakes defense and blasted a shot to the far post, but Busch got low to make the save. Lenhart finally broke through for San Jose with five minutes to go. Atiba Harris worked himself free on the right wing and unloaded a low shot that was deflected to Lenhart. He collected the ball and blasted a volley past an outstretched Robles to make it 1-1. Jason Hernandez made his second goal line clearance of the match just before stoppage time to keep the game tied. He snuck behind Busch to -->

Earthquakes Weekly Update: July 21, 2014

THIS WEEK

The San Jose Earthquakes host a pair of matches this week. The first is an MLS regular season fixture against the Chicago Fire on Wednesday, July 23 at Buck Shaw Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. PT on NBC Sports. The club will also host defending La Liga champions Atletico Madrid on Sunday, July 27 at Candlestick Park in the final sporting event ever played at the historic venue. Kickoff is 4 p.m. PT.

Last Game

Earthquakes 1, New York Red Bulls 1; July 19, 2014; Red Bull Arena; Harrison, N.J.

Steven Lenhart powered home a late goal to give the Earthquakes a 1-1 tie against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bulls scored near the end of the first half from the penalty spot, but the Quakes fought their way back into the game to earn the road point. The Red Bulls grabbed the lead on a penalty kick from Bradley Wright-Phillips just under 15 minutes before the halftime break. The Red Bulls swung a corner kick to the edge of the 18-yard box with players from both teams battling for the ball. The referee signaled a hand ball on the Quakes and Wright-Phillips converted the spot kick to put his team up 1-0. San Jose nearly had the equalizer just before halftime off the head of Lenhart. Salinas curled a free kick in for Lenhart and he beat his defender to the ball and headed one to the lower corner, but Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles tipped the ball just past the post to keep the Red Bulls up 1-0. After dodging some early scares from the Red Bulls in the second half, San Jose nearly tied the score through Wondolowski with under 20 minutes to go in the match. A quick counter by the Quakes found Lenhart at the top of the box. He fed Djalo, who laid a ball off to Wondolowski on his right. Wondolowski cut back around a defender to free himself but his left-footed shot sailed over the net. Jon Busch kept San Jose close with a big save on Wright Phillips in the 82nd minute. The MLS Golden Boot leader got in behind the Quakes defense and blasted a shot to the far post, but Busch got low to make the save. Lenhart finally broke through for San Jose with five minutes to go. Atiba Harris worked himself free on the right wing and unloaded a low shot that was deflected to Lenhart. He collected the ball and blasted a volley past an outstretched Robles to make it 1-1. Jason Hernandez made his second goal line clearance of the match just before stoppage time to keep the game tied. He snuck behind Busch to block Lloyd Sam's shot. He previously saved a goal early in the first half.

Earthquakes in July

The Earthquakes are 25-39-20 all-time in MLS play in the month of July.

CHICAGO FIRE INFO

Earthquakes vs. Chicago Fire All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 8-13-11

Home: 6-5-6 (21 GF, 23 GA)

Away: 2-8-6 (17 GF, 30 GA)

Shootout (1996-99): 1-0; Overtime (2000-03): 0-0-5

Playoffs: 1-0-0; US Open Cup: 0-1-0

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 45, Chicago - 55

Chicago Fire Scouting Report

The Chicago Fire currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 3-4-11 record and 20 points. They are coming off a 1-1 draw against the Philadelphia Union over the weekend after a goal from midfielder Jeff Larentowicz. Fire rookie Harry Shipp leads the team with six goals and five assists on the campaign, highlighted by a three-goal, one assist performance in a 5-4 win against the New York Red Bulls earlier in the season. Former 2013 MLS MVP Mike Magee has recorded four assists and 31 shots in 2014, while starting goalkeeper Sean Johnson leads the Fire between the pipes with 49 saves in 18 starts.

History of the Quakes - Chicago Fire Rivalry

The Earthquakes and the Chicago Fire have had a memorable rivalry since the Fire came into MLS in 1998 ... The most memorable game of the rivalry came in 2003, when Chicago and San Jose met for the MLS Cup at The Home Depot Center on Nov. 23 ... The Quakes defeated the Fire 4-2 in Frank Yallop's final game as the head coach before returning two seasons ago ... Landon Donovan scored two goals, while Ronnie Ekelund and Richard Mulrooney each netted a goal to lead the Quakes to the victory ... That game was the only playoff meeting between two of the league's most successful clubs ... The two teams have played each other twice in U.S. Open Cup Play, during Chicago's inaugural season in 1998 and on May 24, 2011 ... The first Open Cup match saw a quarterfinal tie that went into penalty kicks after goals from Lubos Kubik for Chicago and Jeff Baicher for San Jose saw the score knotted at one-all after regulation and overtime ... The Fire prevailed in the PK shootout, 4-3, on their way to winning the title ... In May of 2011, a 2-2 tie with goals from Ellis McLoughlin and Justin Morrow for San Jose and Orr Barouch and Yamith Cuesta for Chicago led to another round of PKs. Chicago prevailed 5-4 in the PK shootout ... Chicago failed to win an MLS game against San Jose in 2011 for the first time in franchise history ... Fire defender Cory Gibbs robbed San Jose of a road win on May 28, 2011, after Ramiro Corrales and Chris Wondolowski scored for the Quakes ... Corrales and Wondolowski each scored again in the return fixture at Buck Shaw Stadium on September 10 to give San Jose a 2-0 win, their first home against the Fire since a 2-0 win on Sep. 21, 2005 at Spartan Stadium ... On July 28, 2012, San Jose and Chicago played to a 1-1 draw. Quakes forward Steven Lenhart scored the equalizer eight minutes into stoppage time ... On July 3, 2013, Chicago capped off a thrilling 3-2 win over San Jose. An Alan Gordon goal and an own-goal equalizer couldn't sustain a late Chicago furry after 84th minute goal from Fire forward Chris Rolfe.

Last Game vs. Chicago Fire

Earthquakes 2, Chicago Fire 3; July 3, 2013; Toyota Park, Bridgeview, Ill.

San Jose had just 16 players on its matchday roster due to a mix of injuries, international call-ups and a pair of suspensions. Still, it was the Earthquakes who were first to the scoresheet thanks to the hustle of Alan Gordon. Gordon tallied for the second time in two games to put his squad on top in the 14th minute. Sam Cronin opened the sequence with a free kick into the box that the Fire tried to clear. Steven Beitashour found the second ball and volleyed it to Gordon in the middle of the area. Gordon's first attempt drew the crossbar, but he followed his shot and headed home the loose ball for his third goal of 2013. The Fire knotted the game up in the first half with a strike from Dilly Duka. Gonzalo Segares slid a pass across the top of the box that found Duka. The winger took a heavy first touch, sending the ball high into the air before bouncing a shot on frame to beat Earthquakes goalkeeper Jon Busch to the far post. Patrick Nyarko was next to the scoresheet for the Fire in the 47th minute. The veteran midfielder made a darting horizontal run to get in front of his defender and volley in a cross from Duka to make it 2-1 in favor of Chicago. San Jose then equalized in the 72nd minute on a corner kick. Mehdi Ballouchy swung the spot kick into the mix where Fire substitute Joel Lindpere deflected the ball into his own net. Earthquakes defender Jason Hernandez applied pressure and nearly got a touch to claim the goal. However, Chicago would go ahead for good in the 84th minute thanks to a tap-in from forward Chris Rolfe. Strike partner Mike Magee mishit his shot wide of the target, but Rolfe found the ball in stride and tapped in the game winner from close range to stretch his team's unbeaten streak to six games.

Earthquakes - Chicago Fire Connections

First-year Chicago head coach Frank Yallop compiled a 99-86-72 regular season record, a 10-7-0 MLS Cup Playoffs record and two MLS Cup titles as manager of the San Jose Earthquakes from 2001-03 and 2008-13 ... Quakes goalkeeper Jon Busch played with the Fire from 2007-09, where he won MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2008 ... Jason Hernandez made his MLS debut on Oct. 5, 2005, playing for New York against the Fire at Soldier Field in Chicago ... Fire forward Quincy Amarikwa played for the Earthquakes from 2009-10 ... Amarikwa also played with Earthquakes defender Ty Harden on Toronto FC in 2012 ... Quakes defender Jason Hernandez played with Chicago forward Mike Magee on the Metrostars in 2005 ... San Jose forward Alan Gordon suited up for the LA Galaxy with Chicago forward Mike Magee (2009-10) ... Fire midfielder Dilly Duka and Quakes forward Steven Lenhart were teammates with the Columbus Crew in 2010 ... Fire forward Mathew Fondy is a native of Foster City and an alum of UC Santa Cruz ... Fire defender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado and Quakes forward Cordell Cato were teammates with Seattle Sounders FC in 2012 ... Fire defender Patrick Ianni and Quakes forward Chris Wondolowski were teammates with the Dynamo from 2006-08 ... Ianni was also teammates with Cato and Hurtado in Seattle in 2012 ... Fire midfielder Benji Joya is a native of San Jose, CA ... Fire midfielder Lovel Palmer and Quakes forward Mike Fucito were teammates with the Portland Timbers in 2012 ... Palmer and Quakes midfielder Khari Stephenson were teammates with Real Salt Lake in 2013 ... Fire midfielder Logan Pause (2000-02) and Quakes forward Billy Schuler (2008-11) both attended North Carolina ... Fire forward Harry Shipp and Quakes midfielder Tommy Thompson were both selected to the 2014 Chipotle MLS Homegrown roster ... Fire midfielder Matt Watson, a native of Redditch, England, and Quakes defender Jordan Stewart, a native of Birmingham, England, grew up 32 minutes away from each other.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

Earthquakes to Host Atletico Madrid Sunday at Candlestick Park

The Earthquakes will host La Liga Champions Atletico Madrid on Sunday, July 27 at Candlestick Park with kickoff at 4 p.m. PT. Tickets for the match are now on sale at sjearthquakes.com. Suites and group tickets are available through the Earthquakes front office in person or by calling 408-556-7700. The club will also have designated supporter areas in sections 42 and 44.

Thompson Scores in United States U-20 Debut

Quakes attacker Tommy Thompson scored a goal in his United States U-20 debut last week, tallying the third goal in a 4-0 rout of Bermuda at the NTC Invitational. Thompson started twice after joining the USA as a replacement for LA Galaxy's Bradford Jamieson, including the decisive scoreless draw against Australia on Friday, July 18 to clinch the title for the Americans.

Quakes, BMW Announce Partnership

The Earthquakes introduced BMW Northern California as the official automobile partner of the Earthquakes last week with BMW serving as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural match at Levi's Stadium between the Quakes and Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday, Aug. 2. In addition to serving as presenting sponsor of the match on Aug. 2, BMW will also have vehicle displays at Earthquakes home games throughout the season. BMW dealerships around the Bay Area will host 10 Ticket Test-Drive events during the 2014 season. Fans who test drive a BMW during those 10 events will receive two free tickets to a future Earthquakes home game. An Earthquakes player will be present at all 10 events. The first dealership event took place July 12 at BMW Fremont and featured U.S. national team star Chris Wondolowski, who recently returned home from the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and midfielder Khari Stephenson. The partnership will also include significant signage and media rights for BMW.

Quakes World Cup Final Viewing Party Raises Over $10,000 for Earthquakes Community Fund

More than 400 people packed Gordon Biersch Bottling and Tap Room for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final, site of the club's official viewing party for the big game. The attendees ultimately helped raise over $10,000 for the Earthquakes Community Fund.

Loan Watch: Thompson, Jahn Start for Sacramento Republic FC

Earthquakes attackers Tommy Thompson and Adam Jahn started for Sacramento Republic FC in a 2-1 loss against the Richmond Kickers on Saturday. Thompson played on the wing and saw 61 minutes of action while Jahn scored a goal during his 74 minute shift at forward.

#MilestoEpicenter Campaign

The San Jose Earthquakes launched their "Miles to the Epicenter of Soccer" campaign, presented by Alaska Airlines. The campaign gives fans the chance to measure their distance from anywhere in the world to the site of the Earthquakes New Stadium at 1145 Coleman Ave in San Jose with the opportunity to win prizes by sharing their photos. To enter for a chance to win the grand prize, fans can either pick up a "Miles to the Epicenter" sign at the Quakes Front Office or download and print a paper one from the team's official website at sjearthquakes.com. Using the sign, fans can then write their distance from the Quakes New Stadium on the sign and take a photo of themselves with the sign. To enter the contest, fans have the option of emailing the photo to milestoepicenter@sjearthquakes.com or uploading the photo through the club website, sjearthquakes.com. All of the photos will then be displayed at sjearthquakes.com and the team's official Facebook page, facebook.com/sanjoseearthquakes. Fans can then share their submission with the hashtag #milestoepicenter and vote for their favorite photo. The photo that receives the most votes will win a VIP trip for 4 to an Earthquakes away match, including airfare on Alaska Airlines and hotel. The contest with Alaska Airlines runs through the Quakes game on Aug. 2 at Levi's ® Stadium. In addition to being able to pick up the signs at the office, 5,000 fans will receive the "Miles to the Epicenter" signs, courtesy of Alaska Airlines, at the Quakes match against D.C. United on July 11 at Buck Shaw Stadium.

Earthquakes, Wells Fargo Announce 4v4 Tournament Dates

For a fourth consecutive year, the Earthquakes and Wells Fargo have teamed up to host a series of youth and adult soccer tournaments in the Bay Area. This summer, the two organizations will host events in Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa. Building on successful tournaments in 2011, 2012 and 2013, the first of two Earthquakes 4v4's Presented by Wells Fargo tournaments is set for Saturday, July 19 at UC Santa Cruz at the East Field in Santa Cruz. The final tournament of the summer will take place on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Trione Fields in Santa Rosa. Divisions for each event 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 first- and second-place teams in all divisions. All participants receive an Earthquakes ticket voucher, event t-shirt, and sponsor gifts. Each event will also feature a fan zone with booths and activities, as well as an autograph session with two Earthquakes players. Participation fees are $175 for youth and adult rec divisions for early bird registration and $200 for regular registration. Early bird registration for the Santa Cruz event lasts from 5/1-6/1 while regular registration lasts from 6/2-7/11. For the Santa Rosa event, early bird registration lasts from 5/1-7/1 while regular registration lasts from 7/2-8/1. For more information or to register, visit www.sjearthquakes.com/4v4.

Tickets on Sale for Levi's ® Stadium Match

The Santa Clara Stadium Authority and the San Jose Earthquakes have partnered to present the first event at Levi's ® Stadium. The Earthquakes will host to Seattle Sounders FC in one of Major League Soccer's most heated rivalries on Aug. 2, 2014. Tickets are now on sale at www.ticketmaster.com .

ACADEMY NOTES

Three Players Recognized Regionally

The Earthquakes Academy had three players on the USSDA West Starting XI last week, including goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski and midfielders Amir Bashti and Roberto Mendoza. Marcinkowski and Bashti were named to the Under-15/16 squad, and Mendoza was picked to the Under-17/18s.

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