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April 27, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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The Quakes, who did not have a match this past weekend, return to the pitch on Friday, May 1 against Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium, marking the second of four consecutive road contests for San Jose. Friday night's showdown will be a rematch of two Western Conference foes that dueled earlier this season at Avaya Stadium, with RSL prevailing 1-0. The game will be broadcast live on Univision Deportes Network, 1370 KZSF and 1590 KLIV beginning at 7 p.m. PT.

THIS WEEK

Earthquakes Schedule for the Week of 04/27/15

All training sessions are closed to the public. If you would like to attend a training session, please contact Jake Pisani at jpisani@sjearthquakes.com. Media must be escorted to the Earthquakes Training Facility by a member of the team's media relations department. Please do not go out to the training field unattended.

Tuesday, April 28 - TBD

Wednesday, April 29 - Training at Earthquakes Training Facility

Thursday, April 30 - Travel to Salt Lake City

Friday, May 1 - 7:00 p.m. PT - Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake - Rio Tinto Stadium, LIVE on Univision Deportes Network, 1370 KZSF and 1590 KLIV

Saturday, May 2 - Off

Sunday, May 3 - Off

Last Game

Earthquakes 0, Red Bulls 2; April 17, 2015; Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey

The San Jose Earthquakes fell to the New York Red Bulls 2-0 at Red Bull Arena on Friday night. San Jose nearly got on the board after just four minutes. Midfielder Matias Perez Garcia delivered a dangerous in-swinging corner kick, which made its way across the six-yard box. Midfielder JJ Koval darted to the back post, but his sliding effort was just late and the ball rolled out of danger. The New York Red Bulls took the lead in the 29th minute. A low ball played across the box from the right side managed to find its way to the back post, where Red Bulls midfielder Sacha Kljestan slotted it into the back of the net. The Red Bulls doubled their advantage in the 35th minute on the left foot of forward Mike Grella. Midfielder Lloyd Sam held possession just outside of the penalty area and played a looping ball across the box. Grella one-timed the ball to the far post, narrowly evading a diving effort by Quakes goalkeeper David Bingham. In the 71st minute, San Jose nearly cut the deficit in half. Second-half substitute Tommy Thompson found himself on the receiving end of a bouncing ball just outside of the six-yard box. He controlled the ball and had a shot, but his short-range attempt was blocked by a sliding defender and eventually cleared. The two teams battled back and forth for the remainder of the match, but neither team was able to alter the score line.

OPPONENT INFO

Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake All-Time

MLS Regular Season: 7-9-7

Home: 4-5-3 (21 GF, 18 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 - 35

Last Game vs. Real Salt Lake

Earthquakes 0, Real Salt Lake 1; April 5, 2015; Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California

The San Jose Earthquakes dropped a tight affair with Real Salt Lake 1-0 on Easter Sunday at Avaya Stadium. San Jose's defense was tested due to several injuries and ultimately had a strong showing against a talented RSL side. Midfielders JJ Koval and Cordell Cato played extensive minutes on the backline and proved they could hold their own despite being out of their normal positions. The Quakes first chance on net came in the eighth minute. After playing a one-two with forward Innocent, midfielder Sanna Nyassi found himself with open space along the right flank and played a dangerous ball across the six-yard box. The ball skipped through the penalty area just out of the reach of the attacking players. Real Salt Lake broke the deadlock in the 44th minute on the right foot of midfielder Javier Morales. Morales took a free kick in the center of the pitch just outside of the 18-yard box, but his curled attempt was driven into the wall. The rebound came out and he followed up with another attempt, directing the ball off of the crossbar and into goal. In the 54th minute, San Jose nearly equalized. Forward Adam Jahn made a run to the near post and received a low cross, letting the ball run through his legs before creatively redirecting it with his right foot, narrowly missing the goal wide left. In the 70th minute, the Quakes center backs combined to keep Real Salt Lake from doubling their advantage. Real forward Olmes Garcia hit a ball across the box and Earthquakes defender Clarence Goodson made a diving header to thwart any redirection by an oncoming attacker. The ball popped into the air and drifted towards San Jose's net, but Victor Bernardez bicycle-kicked the ball off the goal line and out of danger.The Earthquakes created several opportunities late, including an attempt by midfielder Fatai Alashe in the waning moments, but were unable to find the equalizer.

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 ... The Earthquakes fell to Real Salt Lake 1 - 0 on April 5, 2015 at Avaya 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 defender Jordan Stewart and RSL's midfielder Luke Mulholland both are from England.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

Quakes Among MLS Leaders

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

- Matias Perez Garcia - 36 corner kicks (Tied for most in MLS)

- David Bingham - 26 saves (Tied for second in MLS)

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 104-12-30 since 2001 when scoring the first goal. The club is 2-0-0 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.

Earthquakes Match on Saturday, April 25 Rescheduled to Wednesday, September 16

The San Jose Earthquakes announced that their match at Avaya Stadium on Saturday, April 25 against the Montreal Impact has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. PT. The match was rescheduled due to the Impact's advancement to the CONCACAF Champions League final.

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 UPDATE

The Earthquakes under-16 and under-18 academy teams strengthened their positions to make the playoffs with wins over San Juan Soccer Club at Mather Soccer Complex. Theo Huxham and Ivan Valencia scored for the U-16s in a 2-0 win, and Yousef Diyab had a hat trick in the U-18's 4-0 victory. The Earthquakes U-14 team also beat San Juan 2-1.

The Quakes U-18 team (17-6-3, 54 points) has moved into a tie for first place Seattle Sounders FC in the Northwest Division of the West Conference. The surging U-16 team (12-9-5) is in third place. Both the U-16s and U-18s are holding playoff spots with seven games remaining.

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