Game Guide: Quakes host FC Dallas

Jon Busch points against Sporting KC at Buck Shaw Stadium on October 1, 2011

San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas
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Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT at Buck Shaw Stadium
Television: Comcast SportsNet California
Radio: 1220 KDOW (English), 1370 KZSF (Spanish)
Giveaway Item: Commemorative Troy Dayak pins (5,000)
Presenting Sponsor: Xfinity


Epicenter Fan Zone
Gourmet Food Trucks: El Tonayense, BBQ Kalbi, Twisted Chill, The Carvery
Activities: Inflatables, face painting, sign making, fooseball, cornhole, martial arts demonstration, dragon dancing
Special Booths: Xfinity, Farmers, KEZR, Hep B Free, Vstar United


FC Dallas Scouting Report:

  • Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki attended his first FC Dallas match at Pizza Hut Park on Tuesday night vs. Toronoto FC.


  • On Oct. 15, prior to FC Dallas' regular season home finale, FC Dallas inducted the latest class to the club's Walk of Fame, which honors individual contribution to the growth of soccer in North Texas. This year's inductees were Oscar Pareja and the late Bobby Rhine. 


  • Brek Shea registered a goal and assist on Oct. 15 in a 2-0 win over Vancouver. The goal was his first in MLS since Aug. 13.


Six Degrees (or less) of Quakes-FC Dallas Separation: Donald Trump

  • Earthquakes defender Chris Leitch and FC Dallas midfielder Zach Loyd both attended the University of North Carolina. 


  • UNC has produced many famous alumni. Wes Moss, an Economics major from the class of 1998, now teaches at Emory University.


  • Wes Moss was also a contestant on the second season of the television hit series, The Apprentice.


  • The Apprentice is an American reality television show hosted by real estate magnate and the man with hair that is almost as famous (if not more) as his name, Donald Trump.


Mobile Apps:
MLS MatchDay – The official app of Major League Soccer, proving in-game highlights, up-to-the-minute score updates, news and more.
Yorder – A free app that allows fans to order food, drinks, Q the mascot and souvenirs from their seat at Buck Shaw Stadium.
Fanfare- Get an all-access pass to the social media conversation at Saturday’s Quakes – FC Dallas match delivered to your iPhone or iPad from Fanfare. Fanfare connects, amplifies and rewards real-time social media engagement for sporting events via mobile devices. Download the Fanfare app, track the Quakes social stream and win one of the three unique Quakes prizes (Tickets to 2012 Opening Day, signed ball from the team and signed Chris Wondolowski card) compliments of Fanfare. Whether at home or in the stadium, Fanfare helps Quakes fans get in the game. 


Twitter hashtags:
#SJEarthquakes – Official Quakes account
#Quakes
#FCDallas – Official FCD account
#FCDallas