Wondolowski Nears Donovan for No. 2 on Quakes’ All-Time Scoring Chart
Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski continues to inch up the franchise’s all-time scoring charts. Wondo added to his total with a goal against the Chicago Fire in a 2-0 win on Sept. 10 at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, giving him a total of 31 in 67 games with the Quakes. The Danville, Calif. native passed Dwayne De Rosario, who scored 27 for the team from 2001-2005, for No. 3 on the all-time list. Next up is Landon Donovan, who scored 32 goals in 87 games in his Earthquakes career. The career leader for the Quakes is Ronald Cerritos, who notched 61 from 1997-2001 and in 2005.
Wondo Keeps Firing
Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski returned to the scoresheet on Aug. 27 with a crucial 87th-minute equalizer against Toronto FC at BMO Field and struck again on Sept. 10 with a 10th-minute volley off a cross-field feed from rookie midfielder Rafael Baca against the Chicago Fire at Buck Shaw Stadium. San Jose’s leading scorer has found the back of the net 10 times in 2011. Last season, he scored 10 goals in the final eight games to win the MLS Budweiser Golden Boot.
Baca Records First Career Assist
Earthquakes rookie midfielder Rafael Baca recorded his first career assist against the Chicago Fire on Sept. 10 when he collected a throw-in on the left wing and sent a cross soaring over the Fire’s back line to the far post. Chris Wondolowski met the pass with a volley into the net from eight yards out. The Quakes went on to win 2-0.
Corrales Scores Second Goal of 2011
Earthquakes veteran defender Ramiro Corrales scored his second goal of 2011 and the 14th goal of his storied career when he doubled San Jose’s lead in the 69th minute of a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Sept. 10. Corrales tapped home a shot from inside the area after forward Wondolowski set up the defender with a pass near the top of the box.
Wondo Nominated for MLS Goal of the Week
Chris Wondolowski made the MLS Goal of the Week ballot after volleying home a perfect pass from first-year midfielder Rafael Baca in a 2-0 win against the Chicago Fire on Sept. 10. Wondo is up against Roger Torres (PHI), Davide Chiumiento (VAN), Sebastien Le Toux (PHI) and Andres Mendoza (CLB). Voting is open from Monday evening until 11:59 p.m. PT on Thursday. To vote for Wondo text goal code to 22442 or online at http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/09/12/vote-att-goal-week-wk-26.
MLS Budweiser Golden Boot Update
With a goal on Sept. 10, Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski moved into a three-way tie for No. 3 on the MLS leaderboard, just two behind co-leaders Thierry Henry of New York and Landon Donovan of the LA Galaxy. Wondo has 10 goals with seven games remaining. Brek Shea (FCD) and Eric Hassli (VAN) are tied with Wondolowski, Shea with nine games to go and Hassli with seven. In the No. 2 slot with 11 goals and nine games remaining is Charlie Davies (DC). Tied for No. 1 with 12 goals each is Henry (NY) with seven games left and Donovan (LA) with 10 games to go.
Record Sellout Streak
The Sept. 10 match against the Chicago Fire saw the fourth consecutive sellout at Buck Shaw Stadium with 10,525 fans. The current sellout streak is the longest in franchise history. Two home games remain for the Earthquakes in regular season play, on Oct. 1 against Sporting Kansas City and on Oct. 22 against FC Dallas.
Honoring 9/11
In honor of the 10-year anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, everybody in attendance at Buck Shaw Stadium observed a moment of silence and watched a video tribute prior to kickoff against the Chicago Fire on Sept. 10. The Earthquakes borrowed an excerpt from the Gettysburg Address to pay homage to the many lives affected by that tragic day, reminding everyone that we will always remember. In addition to the pre-game tribute, Earthquakes goalkeeper Jon Busch auctioned off his commemorative game-worn gear to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation.
Busch Auctions Gear for Navy SEAL Foundation
Earthquakes goalkeeper Jon Busch honored all United States servicemen and women by wearing commemorative gloves and cleats during the match on Sept. 10 against the Chicago Fire. At the game, fans participated in a silent auction and winner Stephanie Hawk took home the game-worn gloves for $500 and cleats for $1,000. Busch’s jersey, gloves and cleats from the second half will be auctioned on eBay starting on Tuesday, Sept. 13. All proceeds from the auctions will go to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation.
Hernandez Earns Humanitarian Award for September
As part of Childhood Cancer Awareness month, MLS W.O.R.K.S. awarded Earthquakes defender Jason Hernandez as well as New York’s Mehdi Ballouchy, Chivas USA’s Michael Lahoud and Chicago’s Logan Pause the Humanitarian of the Month for September. Hernandez visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital long with the other players as MLS Ambassadors to the Goals for St. Jude program, which is part of the league’s “Soccer Kicks Cancer” initiative. The visit and their support in the fight against cancer earned the players recognition as Humanitarians of the Month. Hernandez and Pause met with the young patient, Stephanie, before the kickoff on Sept. 10 when the Earthquakes hosted the Chicago Fire at Buck Shaw Stadium.
Vote for the Next Krazy George
The Next Krazy George Contest is down to three finalists: The Jester, Vinsanity, and MC Quake. Fans can log on and vote as often as they would like for their favorite entrant until Monday, Sept. 26 at midnight PT. The winner will perform alongside Krazy George at Buck Shaw Stadium on Oct. 1 when the Quakes host Sporting KC. To watch the audition videos and to vote, visit www.sjearthquakes.com/vote-next-krazy-george.
Hernandez Moves Up All-Time Starts List
Hernandez moved to within five starts of No. 8 on the Earthquakes’ all-time starts list on Sept. 10 with his 61 minutes played against the Chicago Fire. The defender has started 95 games since joining San Jose at the outset of the 2008 campaign. Next on the list is Eddie Lewis who started 100 games during his Quakes career from 1996-1999.
Busch the Shot Stopper
Twenty-seven games into the season, Earthquakes goalkeeper Jon Busch is No. 3 in the league in saves with 94. Next on the list is Toronto FC’s Stefan Frei with 100 saves in 27 matches. New England Revolution keeper Matt Reis leads the pack with 106 saves in 24 matches.
Quakes Resume Road Stretch
The Earthquakes are in the midst of a road-heavy stretch. Five of the Quakes’ final 7 games will be on the road, including trips to face Houston Dynamo, Portland Timbers, Colorado Rapids, New England Revolution and Seattle Sounders FC.
Quakes in the Community
What: El Grito Mexican Independence Day
Who: Street Team
Location: PAL Stadium, San Jose
Date: Thursday, September 15
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Details:
The Street Team will be at the La Bamba Tent handing out schedules,
flyers, and giveaways while mingling with participants.
What: Santa Clara University Get Organized Fair
Who: Street Team
Location: 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
Date: Saturday, September 17
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Details:
The Street Team will be at the La Bamba Tent handing out schedules,
flyers, and giveaways while mingling with participants.
