SAN JOSE, Calif. – For the fourth consecutive season, the San Jose Earthquakes will open their season at home the club announced on Tuesday. The match will be played on March 10 at Buck Shaw Stadium.
Times, opponents, and national broadcast information for these games will be included in the entire regular season schedule, which will be announced upon its completion in the coming weeks. Each club will play 34 games in the 2012 MLS Regular Season.
San Jose is 5-8-1 all time to start the season and 2-4-1 when hosting their first MLS game.
Season tickets for the San Jose Earthquakes’ 2012 campaign are on sale. Packages include 20 games at a significantly discounted rate as well as a bevy of exclusive season ticket benefits. Prices start at $2,300 for Netsuite VIP On-Field seats and are as affordable as $260 in the Supporters Section. For more information about pricing, payment plans and more, visit www.sjearthquakes.com/season-tickets or call an Earthquakes sales rep at 408-556-7700.
SAN JOSE AT HOME ON OPENING DAY:
<strong>Date</strong> |
<strong>Opponent</strong> |
<strong>Score</strong> |
<strong>Result</strong> |
<strong>Attendance</strong> |
*April 6, 1996 |
D.C. United |
1-0 |
W |
31,683 |
March 22, 1997 |
Metrostars |
0-0 (4-3) |
W |
23,501 |
March 20, 1999 |
Chicago Fire |
1-3 |
L |
15,238 |
April 2, 2005 |
New England Revolution |
2-2 |
T |
8,730 |
March 21, 2009 |
New England Revolution |
0-1 |
L |
10,335 |
March 27, 2010 |
Real Salt Lake |
0-3 |
L |
10,589 |
March 19, 2011 |
Real Salt Lake |
0-1 |
L |
10,525 |
First game in MLS history
*The Earthquakes played at Spartan Stadium through the 2005 season and have played at Buck Shaw Stadium since returning to MLS in 2008