Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. PT at Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.
Television: ESPN2
Radio: 1590 KLIV (English), 1370 KZSF (Spanish)
Sponsor: Cosmopolitan Catering
Giveaway: 2,500 Steven Lenhart Chia Pets
Philadelphia Union Scouting Report
The Philadelphia Union (10-8-9, 39 pts.) enter the week fourth in the Eastern Conference. They are 1-2-2 in their last five games with their last win coming at home against D.C. United on Aug. 10, 2-0. Leading the way offensively are youngster Jack McInerney and veteran Conor Casey with 10 and nine goals, respectively. Meanwhile, Sebastien Le Toux has been the primary supplier of assists with a team-high 12. Amobi Okugo, a regular on the back line for the Union, will miss the match while serving a two-game suspension due to yellow card accumulation and a red card he received in Philadelphia’s 5-1 loss against the New England Revolution on Aug. 25.
Miscellaneous Notes
Earthquakes Leaders vs. Philadelphia Union
Chris Wondolowski has one goal and one assist in five matches and Steven Lenhart has four goals in three appearances. Goal keeper Jon Busch is 3-1-1 with two shutouts.
Lenhart, Gordon Moving Up All-Time Goals List
Steven Lenhart and Alan Gordon haven’t been with the Earthquakes for long, but they’ve both made significant impacts during their brief stints in San Jose. Alan Gordon is No. 8 all-time with 18 goals in 42 games. Meanwhile, Lenhart is tied with Ryan Johnson for No. 9 on the list with 17 goals in 55 games. Jeff Baicher is No. 7 on the list with 20 goals while Chis Wondolowski tops everyone with 72 goals in 128 games.
March to 200 Continues
The Earthquakes are two wins away from their 200th as an MLS club. San Jose secured their 100th win on July 19, 2003 against D.C. United when the Earthquakes won 2-1. Manny Lagos scored the game winner in the 54th minute.
CONCACAF Champions League Schedule
The Earthquakes will play four CONCACAF Champions League matches in group play after qualifying for the tournament by virtue of their Supporters’ Shield win in 2012. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, Aug. 7 – Earthquakes 0, Montreal Impact 1 at Saputo Stadium
Wednesday, Aug. 28 – 7 p.m. PT – San Jose Earthquakes at CD Heredia (Guatemala)
Tuesday, Sept. 17 – 7 p.m. PT – Montreal Impact at San Jose Earthquakes
Wednesday, Oct. 23 – 7 p.m. PT – CD Heredia at San Jose Earthquakes
Epicenter
Vendors: Windows 8, State Farm with their photobooth, face painting and poster making, Off the Wall Soccer with a bounce house, Jamba Juice, Casbah and Faultline booth with membership information, Great America amusement park.
Food Trucks: Speedy Panini, Grilled Cheese Bandits, Twisted Chili, Lalo's Tacos, Curry Up Now, Goldrush Eatery, Waffle Amore.
Social Media
@SJEarthquakes – Official account of the San Jose Earthquakes (#SJEarthquakes)
@QuakesMatchday – Follow for live updates on game days
MLS MatchDay 2013 – The official Major League Soccer app, providing up-to-the-minute score updates, in game highlights, news and more.
