Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT at Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.
Television: CSNCA
Radio: 1590 KLIV (English), 1370 KZSF (Spanish)
Sponsor: XFINITY
Giveaway: Fiesta Latina Night Bandanas
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Scouting Report
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (10-10-7, 37 pts.) enter this weekend’s match tied for seventh in the Western Conference. After a 3-1 loss against FC Dallas on Saturday, Whitecaps FC will be on the hunt for three points to stay in the MLS Cup Playoff picture. Vancouver is winless in its last four outings with their last victory coming on Aug. 10 against the Earthquakes at BC Place. Brazilian forward Camilo Sanvezzo leads the squad with 14 goals while midfielder Russell Teibert tops their assist list with eight.
Miscellaneous Notes
Earthquakes Leaders vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Chris Wondolowski has six goals in six games vs. Vancouver … Alan Gordon has two goals in three matches … Goalkeeper Jon Busch is 1-3-3 in seven games.
#Marchto200 Continues
The Earthquakes are just one win 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: Jamba Juice, State Farm, Ruffies, Off the Wall Soccer
Food Trucks: El Tonayense, BBQ Kalbi, Lalo's Tacos, Gold Rush Eatery, Speedy Panini, Curry Up Now, Grilled Cheese Bandits
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.
