MLS San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes Groundbreaking Ceremony Shatters Guinness World Record

Published on October 21, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes set a Guinness World Record Sunday afternoon for largest participatory groundbreaking, paving the way for construction on the club's 18,000 seat, privately financed stadium at 1125 Coleman Ave. in San Jose.

The final count was 6,256 participants, smashing the previous mark of 4,532 set by a group in Jaipur, India. An official Guinness World Record adjudicator was on site to verify the record.

"This is a landmark day for all Bay Area soccer fans," Club President Dave Kaval said. "I couldn't be more proud to be a part of this organization. The support from our fans has been tremendous the entire way through this process, and today was something special."

The new stadium is set to open in 2014.

The Earthquakes also host the LA Galaxy today at 4 p.m. PT on CSN California, Galavision, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF. The match features Ramiro Corrales Bobblehead Day, presented by Wells Fargo. Additionally, striker Chris Wondolowski is aiming to become the MLS record holder for goals in a single season; he trails Roy Lassiter's 16-year mark by two goals with two games remaining.

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