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Quakes goalkeeper Jon Busch put in a stellar performance in Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids (vote now for MLS Save of the Week). His six clutch saves propelled the 2008 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year to the top spot of the Castrol Index for Week 16.
The Castrol Index is calculated by a player’s individual contributions in a game, determined by their positive and negative impact in their zone on the pitch. In Busch’s case, his score was high based on the number of saves he made and his positive contribution in goal.
Check out the goals and saves that handed the Quakes their first road win of the season:
One thing is certain - we have some great Quakes dads out there.
We know it was a hard choice, but Wondo has chosen his winner to his Father's Day contest. Congrats to Raymund Arcibal! Take a look at all of the entries below. And don't worry, you still have a chance to take Dad to #CaliClasico (TICKETS).
The winner of the contest is @Raymund_Arcibal. Love the pic and has a supportive dad. #CaliClasico pic.twitter.com/7wL1F3CClJ
— Chris Wondolowski (@ChrisWondo) June 17, 2013
What do you get when a heated rivalry meets California's biggest fireworks show? The perfect Father's Day gift.
And Chris Wondolowski has the goods. He's giving away two tickets to the sporting event of the summer - Quakes vs. Galaxy on June 29th at Stanford Stadium (TICKETS).
Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there! Watch this video: http://t.co/UYG2R5md3z & stay tuned for a Father's Day contest. #CaliClasico
— Chris Wondolowski (@ChrisWondo) June 16, 2013
2 tickets up for grabs to #SJvLA at Stanford. Tell me why you want to take your dad w/ #CaliClasico included. I'll choose the best.
— Chris Wondolowski (@ChrisWondo) June 16, 2013
Have a pic of you and your dad in Quakes gear? That works too. Tweet them to me w/ #CaliClasico for a chance to win 2 tickets to #SJvLA
— Chris Wondolowski (@ChrisWondo) June 16, 2013
Tweet him why your dad deserves to go to #CaliClasico (don't forget the hashtag!). He'll announce the winner tomorrow morning.
Happy Father's Day to all of our Quakes Dads!
- Mark Watson will make his MLS head-coaching debut.
- Speaking of MW, we're pretty sure he is one of the only head coaches to participate in a Google+ Hangout. Check out what he has to say before he headed to Colorado.
- Last time the Quakes visited Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Wondo happened... Have you seen our GIF(t) of the Week?
- Where to watch: Quakes vs. Rapids, tomorrow 6 p.m. PT kickoff. Find your watch party here.
- What do you get when a heated rivalry meets California's biggest fireworks show? The California Clasico. Family 4-Pack to 6/29 Quakes vs. Galaxy at Stanford offer ends tonight at 10 p.m. PT. Get it while you can.
Remember what happened the last time the Quakes visited Dick's Sporting Goods Park?
Well, Wondo happened. Three times.
1 Wondo:
2 Wondo:
3 Wondo:
See you this weekend, Rapids.
The race for the final spot in the Earthquakes' CONCACAF Champions League group could be decided as early as Sunday.
Guatemalan Apertura winner Comunicaciones weathered the road leg of their semifinal with a 1-1 result against Marquense on Wednesday. Barring an upset, that would mean that the winner of Heredia-Halcones FC would join the Earthquakes and Montreal Impact in Group 5.
Halcones FC took a 2-0 lead at home last night. While that might seem like a significant margin, Heredia won't feel like they're too far behind come Sunday; the squad is 7-0-2 at home during the Clausura, including a 5-0 drubbing of Halcones FC on May 19. Apparently trips to Estadio del Monte on the Caribbean side of Guatemala are a daunting task.
For a full list of results from Guatemala, click here.
Rafa Baca giving the commencement speech at Adelante Dual Language Academy. Congrats to the class of 2013! twitter.com/SJEarthquakes/…
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) June 13, 2013
On a cool summer afternoon in the middle of East San Jose, Quakes midfielder Rafael Baca found a way to make a very special day for 46 middle schoolers all the more memorable. Chosen as the keynote speaker for the Adalante Dual Language Academy 8th grade graduation, Baca was met with a warm welcome full of applause. While Baca chose to deliver his speech in spanish, making it tougher for me to understand, it was clear from the reactions of the students that he was able to captivate them and provide them with excellent advice for the future.
Born in Tuxpan, Mexico and raised in Englewood, California, Baca understands the importance of being proficient in more than one language. Fittingly, all the students at Adalante had completed an enjoyable nine years, armed with the ability to speak both Spanish and English and ready to move on to high school. After Baca spoke, three students had the honor of recounting their experiences at Adalante, emphasizing the close-knit community and "family" of the school. The entire ceremony was festive, as even Baca himself couldn't resist dancing to the spanish music coming from the speakers. Baca wasn't finished, however, after delivering his speech. The midfielder was called back on stage to shake the students hands before they received their diplomas, and eventually sign a few autographs for his fans.
Know an MLS President who uses Vine more than @QuakesPrez? Didn't think so. Dave Kaval visited the new stadium site today and Vine'd his way through the new construction.
Take a look. Follow his Tumblr here.
Latest from the site #heavywork @sjearthquakes vine.co/v/bl6hLVZOBFI
— Dave Kaval (@QuakesPrez) June 12, 2013
More site vine.co/v/bl61AxWaQEn
— Dave Kaval (@QuakesPrez) June 12, 2013
— Dave Kaval (@QuakesPrez) June 12, 2013
I love heavy machinery vine.co/v/bl61tVvZKVO
— Dave Kaval (@QuakesPrez) June 12, 2013
Hundreds of these guys #BuildingItNow vine.co/v/bl6nhBm7gh3
— Dave Kaval (@QuakesPrez) June 12, 2013
Hot off of a crucial win in Jamaica, the U.S. Men's National Team travels back to home soil tonight, facing Panama in Seattle.
The U.S. is currently tied for first in group play with Mexico and Costa Rica. All currently have seven points in their race to the World Cup.
Below is a list of bars where you can catch the match in the Bay Area. Tune in to ESPN at 6:30 p.m. PT.
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Hyde Park Lounge |
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Jack's Neighborhood Bar & Lounge 167 East Taylor Street San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 287-5225 |
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Double D's Sports Grille 354 N Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 395-6882 |
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Danny Coyle's |
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Britannia Arms 173 W. Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 278-1400
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Wicked Chicken 2565 The Alameda Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408) 246-9464
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Instead of our weekly Google+ Hangout, we're hosting a special one-on-one interview with new interim head coach Mark Watson.
So get to know the new man in charge. Have a question? From now until Thursday, tweet them in to @SJEarthquakes with the hashtag #AskMW. He'll answer the best on air on Thursday at 2 p.m. PT.