San Jose Earthquakes
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25.9KBlunder spoils Quakes comeback in 2-0 loss
It was eight years ago that the San Jose Earthquakes packed up their bags and moved to Houston. Even after winning two MLS championships in five years, the team claimed financial difficulties and moved to a region they deemed would be more prosperous. And even though the Earthquakes would come back anew, the abrupt and […]
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4.4KQuakes ousted from Open Cup with 1-0 loss to Galaxy
Remember last time I told you Chris Wondolowski was the center of Earthquakes offense? And have you noticed that I often write highly of Matias Perez Garcia and his contributions on offense? Well, both of them DID NOT play and the Earthquakes were shut out … by the L.A. Galaxy’s B-squad. “You start the game […]
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4.3KQuakes spread offense, contain Galaxy in California Clásico at Stanford
For most of the season, Chris Wondolowski has been the center of the Earthquakes offense. Out of the 16 goals the Earthquakes have scored this season, Wondolowski has been responsible for eight of them (all were goals he scored himself). But in front of a crowd of 50,422 at Stanford Stadium, and in the 30th […]
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4.0KMeredith, Thompson Come Up Big — Quakes Win on PKs, Advance in US Open Cup
It had been almost a year since Bryan Meredith had tended the goal in a game that actually mattered for the San Jose Earthquakes. Outside of some preseason action, Meredith often played second fiddle to David Bingham and Jon Busch. But on Tuesday night, against a USL Sacramento Republic FC squad (MLS’s version of a […]
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4.1KQuakes 0, FC Dallas 0, Toledo 3
Just as it was on March 7, the last time the San Jose Earthquakes faced FC Dallas, so was it on June 7. That is, a tightly contested match that saw stalwart defense, plenty of missed opportunities from the attack, and a bit of the rough stuff. Fortunately for the Quakes, this time they did […]
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4.3K99 problems, but a goal ain’t one: Wondo, red card lead Quakes to 2-0 win
It had been 35 days since the Earthquakes last played at Avaya Stadium. They picked up right where they left off. David Bingham earned his third shutout of the season (the second of back-to-back home shutouts) while Chris Wondolowski and Shea Salinas both scored to give the Quakes a 2-0 victory. Back from a four-game […]
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3.7K1Defense says no: Quakes blank Rivero, Whitecaps
Octavio Rivero came into Saturday night’s match with the league lead in goals (by two), shots (by two), and shots on goal (by four). He exited Saturday night’s match with no goals, no shots, and zero shots on goal. San Jose’s back line played its best game of the year, leading the Earthquakes to a […]
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4.0KNational audience watches Wondo, Quakes get shut out at home
ESPN2 viewers, 18,000 fans, and Jurgen Klinsmann all watched the Earthquakes get shut out at home on Sunday, 1-0. A Javier Morales free kick just before half proved to be the deciding factor in the match. San Jose’s offense, and Chris Wondolowski specifically, were shut down by the Real defense, leaving goaltender Nick Romando with […]
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4.2K1Earthquakes beat Fire in Avaya debut: Three thoughts and individual grades
The Earthquakes got off to a dream start with fifth minute goal from rookie and newly U23 call up Fatai Alashe and never looked back on their way to a 2-1 victory in front of a raucous crowd at brand new Avaya Stadium. Three thoughts from the game 1. San Jose has a home It has taken […]
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4.0KQuakes snap winless streak with 3-2 win in Seattle
San Jose traveled north and into the loud environment of Century Link field and left with all three points, even after being reduced to 10 men. Seattle had a lead within the first 30 seconds, but two goals from Chris Wondolowski and a third from new designated player Innocent Emeghara were enough to win the game […]
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3.3KEarthquakes suffered heartbreaking extra time loss to open season
San Jose’s season got off to a rough start on Saturday. After a hard fought 90 minutes, FC Dallas got a late winner to stretch the Earthquakes’ winless streak to 16 games. Three thoughts from the game 1. David Bingham is an aggressive goalkeeper Bingham showed that he will look to command his penalty box. […]
