MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly Update

Published on March 30, 2015 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


The Earthquakes suffered a 2-1 loss on a snow-covered pitch against the New England Revolution on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski scored his team-leading third goal of the season on a penalty kick in the 62nd minute. The Earthquakes will look for their second win at Avaya Stadium this season when they host Western-Conference foe Real Salt Lake on Sunday, April 5th, at 2:00 p.m. PT, presented by Supercuts. The match will air live on ESPN2, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF and 7,500 fans will receive an Earthquakes magnetic schedule, courtesy of Supercuts.

THIS WEEK

Last Game

Earthquakes 1, New England 2; March 28, 2015; Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

The San Jose Earthquakes dropped a hard-fought match to the New England Revolution 2-1 at a snowy Gillette Stadium. Innocent and Chris Wondolowski combined for the Quakes first opportunity of the match in the 11th minute. Innocent made space for himself on the left wing and beat one defender before playing a give-and-go with Wondolowski. On the return pass, Innocent hit a long-range shot that just went over the bar. One minute after the Quakes attack, Clarence Goodson made a goal-saving block in the six-yard box to keep the game scoreless. Shaun Francis redirected a cross from the left wing, but the ball fell to Kelyn Rowe right in front of goal. Rowe hit a shot on frame, but Goodson came sliding in to clear the ball away. The Revolution broke out in front in the 21st minute on a deflected shot by Rowe. Lee Nguyen found space on the right wing and rolled a pass back to Rowe at the right edge of the penalty box. Rowe cracked a shot that deflected off a Quakes defender and into the back of the net for a 1-0 advantage. Quakes goalkeeper David Bingham made a superlative stop on Rowe 10 minutes before halftime. A cross from the left wing found Rowe in the box. He used his thigh to put the ball on target, but Bingham jumped and palmed away the shot to keep the score 1-0. Rowe struck again late in the half off a set piece for a 2-0 Revolution lead. Chris Tierney's cross was knocked down to the near post and Rowe volleyed a shot past Bingham. The Quakes got back into the game through Wondolowski in the 62nd minute. Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi flicked a ball into the box for Goodson, who was clipped by Scott Caldwell just inside the 18-yard box and the referee pointed to the spot. Wondolowski then slotted home the penalty to the left of Revs' goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth. San Jose created several chances in the final minutes of the game. Matias Perez Garcia whipped in a corner kick and Bernardez headed to the near post, but Shuttleworth tipped it over the bar. Later, Wondolowski blasted a left-footed shot from outside the box, but his attempt was also turned away by Shuttleworth. The Quakes final opportunity came in the waning moments when Pierazzi's short-range effort sailed over the goal.

OPPONENT INFO

Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 7-8-7

Home: 4-4-3 (21 GF, 17 GA)

Away: 3-4-4 (9 GF, 17 GA)

Playoffs: 0-0-0; US Open Cup: 0-0-0; US Open Cup Play-In: 0-2-0

All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 30, Real Salt Lake - 34

Last Game vs. Real Salt Lake

Earthquakes 0, Real Salt Lake 2; Oct. 11, 2014; Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah

The Earthquakes lost 2-0 against Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium. The Earthquakes were shorthanded, only suiting up 17 players due to international duty and injuries. Real Salt Lake jumped out to a 1-0 lead midway through the first half. Ned Grabavoy sent a shot through traffic that teammate Kyle Beckerman shielded from Quakes goalkeeper Jon Busch's view. Beckerman stepped over the shot and watched it roll into the lower corner past the outstretched arms of Busch for Grabavoy's second goal of the season. Real Salt Lake doubled their lead five minutes later on a corner kick. Luke Mulholland sent an in-swinger from the near sideline that Sebastian Velasquez deposited in the back of the net with a leaping volley for his first career regular season goal with RSL. Busch ended the night with seven saves, moving him to within three of Joe Cannon's club record 137 set in 2000.

History of the Quakes - Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake joined MLS as an expansion side prior to the 2005 campaign ... The two teams played to a 2-2 draw in their first-ever meeting on April 30, 2005, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, with Alejandro Moreno providing a late equalizer for San Jose ... After going 2-0-2 over their first four MLS regular-season meetings, the Quakes dropped their first league tilt to RSL, 3-1, on May 31, 2008, at Rice-Eccles ... The Quakes suffered two straight home defeats in league play in shutout fashion in back-to-back season openers in 2010 (3-0) and 2011 (1-0) ... On March 19 the Quakes and RSL kicked off the 2011 season at Buck Shaw Stadium in a match later dubbed The Great Deluge as RSL took a 1-0 decision in a driving rainstorm through a 64th-minute Kyle Beckerman strike from 25 yards out that glanced off the left post and went in ... That game marked Simon Dawkins' MLS debut for the Quakes as a 66th-minute substitute ... Real Salt Lake swept the 2011 season series with a 4-0 triumph in Utah on July 23 ... The Quakes win against RSL on April 21, 2012 snapped a six-game winless streak in all competitions, including an 0-3-2 mark in the five prior MLS regular-season match-ups, and a loss via penalty-kick shootout in a 2010 US Open Cup play-in contest at Buck Shaw Stadium ... The Quakes again beat RSL on June 23, 2012 by a 2-1 scoreline behind late goals from Alan Gordon and Chris Wondolowski for their first-ever win at RSL's Rio Tinto Stadium ... RSL was the last Quakes opponent to play a regular-season match at Spartan Stadium, earning a 2-2 tie on Oct. 8, 2005 ... San Jose was 3-0-0 against RSL in 2012, outscoring them 9-2 in the process ... The Earthquakes dropped their first two games of 2013 against RSL, losing 2-0 on March 3 at Buck Shaw Stadium and 3-0 on June 1 at Rio Tinto Stadium, but bounced back for a key 2-1 win at Rio Tinto on Sept. 21 thanks to a brace from Steven Lenhart ... The San Jose Earthquakes rallied from a two-goal first-half deficit to tie Real Salt Lake 3-3 in the club's 2014 MLS opener on Saturday, March 15 at Buck Shaw Stadium ... Sam Cronin scored for the second time in as many games to lead the Earthquakes to a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake on Saturday, Aug. 30 ... The Earthquakes were defeated by Real Salt Lake by a score of 2-0 on October 11, 2014 at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Earthquakes - Real Salt Lake Connections

Quakes forward Chris Wondolowski played with RSL midfielder Kyle Beckerman and RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando for the U.S. Men's National Team in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil ... San Jose defender Clarence Goodson has also represented the U.S. on the international stage ... Quakes forward Chris Wondolowski suited up alongside RSL defender Tony Beltran in the USMNT's 0-0 draw against Canada on Jan. 29 at Houston's BBVA Compass Stadium ... Quakes midfielders Matias Perez Garcia and Leandro Barrera along with RSL midfielder Javier Morales and forward Sebastian Jaime are all from Argentina and played in the Argentina Primera Division ... Quakes defender Clarence Goodson (2000-03) and RSL midfielder John Stertzer (2009-12) both attended the University of Maryland ... Goodson and RSL head coach Jeff Cassar were teammates with FC Dallas from 2004-06 ... Earthquakes defender Shaun Francis and midfielder Khari Stephenson, as well as RSL defender Demar Phillips, were all born in Jamaica and played on the country's national team ... Earthquake's midfielder Jordan Stewart and RSL's midfielder Luke Mulholland both are from England.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

Thompson Appears for U.S. Youth National Team

Earthquakes midfielder/forward Tommy Thompson entered the game at halftime and played the final 45 minutes for the U.S. U-20 Men's National Team against England's U-20s on Sunday, March 29 in Plymouth, England.

Alashe Makes International Debut

Quakes midfielder Fatai Alashe was a second-half substitute for the U.S. U-23 Men's National Team when the squad took on Bosnia Herzegovina on Friday, March 27 in Sarajevo. Alashe entered the match mid-way through the second half and scored in the 86th minute.

Quakes Among MLS Leaders

Through four weeks of the 2015 season, several Earthquakes rank near or at the top of numerous statistical categories. Among them are:

David Bingham - 19 saves (Most in MLS) Chris Wondolowski - 3 goals (Tied for most) Matias Perez Garcia - 18 corner kicks (Tied for most)

Wondolowski Continues PK Success

Forward Chris Wondolowski scored his 3rd goal of season on Saturday, with the score coming by way of a penalty kick. Wondolowski has now successfully converted 13 of 17 penalty kicks during his time with the Earthquakes.

Kinnear Can Keep a Lead

Teams under head coach Dominic Kinnear are 119-10-41 when scoring first, a .821 winning percentage. As head coach of the Earthquakes, Kinnear has only lost one game when his team scored first, a 23-1-6 record overall.

Halftime Success

Since the beginning of the 2000 season, the Quakes are 106-3-21 when leading at the half, including a 2-0-0 mark so far in 2015. They were 6-0-2 in 2014, 6-0-3 in 2013 and an impressive 12-0-1 in 2012, with the only draw coming against Portland on Oct. 27 at JELD-WEN Field. In 2011, the club was 4-2-2, 7-0-2 in 2010, 4-0-3 in 2009, 6-1-0 in 2008, 7-0-3 in 2005, 7-0-1 in 2004 and 8-0-1 in 2003. Despite holding a 1-0 halftime lead on May 10, 2008, vs. Columbus, the Quakes were edged by the final score of 3-2. That game marked the team's first loss since 1999 when holding a halftime advantage.

Making the First One Count

The Earthquakes are 103-12-30 since 2001 when scoring the first goal. The club is 1-0-0 so far in 2015, after going 5-1-4 in 2014. They were 11-1-3 when scoring first in 2013. In 2012, San Jose was 14-2-2, their two losses coming at Vancouver (2-1) on May 5 and at Montreal (3-1) on Aug. 18. The club was 7-4-5 in 2011, 12-0-2 in 2010, 6-1-5 in 2009 and 8-1-3 in 2008. Prior to 2010, San Jose also went undefeated in 2001 (13-0-2), 2003 (11-0-1) and 2005 (14-0-5) when scoring first. The Earthquakes were 12-2-0 in 2002 when finding the back of the net first, only giving up leads two times in losing 2-1 at the LA Galaxy on July 4, and falling at Kansas City by the same score on July 27. In 2004, the Quakes went 8-1-1 when scoring first, the best mark in MLS. The Quakes surrendered a 1-0 advantage and dropped a 2-1 decision at the LA Galaxy on July 4, 2004, losing for just the first time since July 27, 2002, when striking first. The Quakes are also impressive in the playoffs when scoring first, posting an 8-0-1 record all-time.

San Jose Earthquakes Announce Launch of Official Avaya Stadium App

The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the team has launched the Avaya Stadium app for both Android and iOS. The Avaya Stadium app will be powered by a high quality wireless network that will also debut on Sunday. The wireless network will be called GOQUAKES and will allow fans to connect from anywhere in the stadium. The app will feature access to Ticketmaster's mobile ticketing platform, stadium and parking maps, searchable stadium amenities and driving routes, along with Earthquakes player information and other fan engagement tools. Season Ticket Holders may quickly log in to their Ticketmaster Online Account Manager and will be able to easily view or transfer their tickets through the app, while also using their mobile device for entry at gates. The Avaya Stadium app is the ultimate resource for fans getting acquainted with the Earthquakes new home. Users can easily navigate their way through the concourse to find exactly what they are looking for, from a brand new jersey to vegetarian food options to the nearest family restroom. FAQ's and an A to Z guide will help to answer questions which come up when visiting a new stadium for the first time. Fans may also contact guest services during a match using the app to report an issue or concern. While the app focuses on the fan experience at Avaya Stadium, it also doubles as a connection point between fans and the San Jose Earthquakes. Player profiles feature links to their Twitter and/or Instagram accounts.

San Jose Earthquakes Reach 12,000 Season Tickets for First Year at Avaya Stadium

The San Jose Earthquakes have reached 12,000 season ticket holders for the 2015 season at Avaya Stadium. The club has now capped season tickets for the year, but fans can be placed on the season ticket waiting list for 2016 season tickets. In order to be placed on the waiting list, fans can call the Earthquakes Front Office at 408-556-7700 and place a $50 refundable deposit. Group and individual tickets are still available for the season, excluding the home opener. For group tickets, fans should contact the Earthquakes Front Office at 408-556-7700. For individual tickets, fans can visit sjearthquakes.com, Ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000. Fans can also purchase tickets at Ticketmaster locations in the Bay Area, including Walmart and Chavez Supermarkets.

Avaya Stadium to host World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

USA Rugby and the San Jose Earthquakes announced that Avaya Stadium will play host to a World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup double-header on Saturday, July 18. The Pacific Nations Cup - a World Rugby tournament designed to expose Pacific Rim teams and players to a greater number of international test matches - features Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, and USA. Avaya Stadium will host two PNC matches July 18, Canada vs. Japan and the USA Men's Eagles vs. Samoa. Tickets for the matches held at Avaya Stadium will be released mid-March. Notifications on ticket release dates and pre-sale access to tickets for the U.S.-based 2015 PNC matches will be provided to those on the USA Rugby Ticket Pre-Sale List, for which fans can sign up here: www.usarugby.org/tickets .

Quakes Announce 2015 Local TV Schedule

The San Jose Earthquakes and Comcast SportsNet announced their local broadcast schedule for the upcoming season, a slate that includes 20 games in high-definition. The entire broadcast team returns with Anthony Passarelli and Chris Dangerfield in the booth and Kate Scott back for her third season as the sideline reporter. In total, the Earthquakes appear on Comcast SportsNet California 11 times, with four games on CSN Bay Area and five on CSN Plus. San Jose also has 14 national broadcasts, with four games on Fox Sports 1, three on ESPN2, five on UniMas and two on Univision Deportes Network.

U.S. Women's National Team to Play at Avaya Stadium on Sunday, May 10

The U.S. Women's National Team will open up its three-game Send-Off Series against the Republic of Ireland at Avaya Stadium on Sunday, May 10. The Mother's Day match will kick off at 11:30 a.m. PT and be broadcast on FOX Sports 1. Ticket information will be announced at a later date, but Earthquakes season ticket holders will have an exclusive window to purchase seats. This game will mark the beginning of the WNT's final preparations at home prior to the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. It will also be the WNT's first trip to Avaya Stadium. The home of the Earthquakes is set to open on March 22, setting the stage for the WNT to be one of the first teams to play in the new facility.

ACADEMY NOTES

U-17 Update

The Quakes' U-17 Academy were dealt a 3-0 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) to open group play in the Champion's Division of the Generation Adidas Cup in Frisco, Texas. Two goals late in the first half in windy conditions propelled the German team to victory. The Earthquakes face Palmeiras-Brazil on Monday, March 30th and the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, April 1st to complete the group stage.

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