Quakes in the Community
Player Appearance
Who:
Steven Beitashour
What:
Earthquakes defender Steven Beitashour will visit the St. Lawrence Academy men’s soccer team to discuss his soccer career and the skills he used to be successful in both sports and school.
Location:
Sunnyvale Soccer Complex, 1095 Dunford Way, Sunnyvale, Calif.
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 17 from 3-4:30 p.m.
Earthquakes Youth Academy Update
Academy Squads Set to Host Cal Odyssey
Both Earthquakes Youth Academy squads took the weekend off ahead of Saturday’s clash with Cal Odyssey at Mustang Soccer Complex in Danville, Calif. The U18s will kickoff at noon with the U16s to follow at 2:30 p.m.
Misc. Notes
Wondolowski Named to MLS Best XI
San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski was named to the MLS Best XI for a second consecutive year on Nov. 10, becoming the first player in club history to receive the honor in back-to-back seasons.
Wondolowski scored eight goals in the team’s final nine games to tie D.C. United’s Dwayne De Rosario for the league lead with 16. He is just the third player in MLS history to lead or tie for the league lead in goals in consecutive seasons, joining Stern John and Carlos Ruiz.
The rest of the MLS Best XI included: Kasey Keller (SEA), Jamison Olave (RSL), Omar Gonzalez (LA), Todd Dunivant (LA), Landon Donovan (LA), David Beckham (LA), Brek Shea (FCD), Brad Davis (HOU), Dwayne De Rosario (DCU) and Thierry Henry (RBNY).
Earthquakes Technical Staff Lines Up International Scouting Trips
The Earthquakes’ technical staff is hitting the road for domestic and international scouting trips. Head coach Frank Yallop and general manager John Doyle recently returned from Sao Paulo, Brazil after a weeklong scouting trip. Assistant coach Ian Russell also spent time in Stockholm, Sweden where he took in Swedish League (Allsvenskan) games and training sessions. Meanwhile, assistant coach Mark Watson has spent time in the U.S. working his way around the country to scout the best college players in the nation ahead of the Jan. 12 MLS SuperDraft where the Earthquakes hold the No 6 overall pick. More international trips are on tap upon Doyle and Yallop’s return to San Jose as the club continues to search for potential signings.
Attakora, Canada Face St. Kitts and Nevis in Toronto on Tuesday
Earthquakes defender Nana Attakora and the Canadian National Team will close out CONCACAF Preliminary Round play in Toronto on Tuesday against St. Kitts and Nevis after drawing 0-0 against the Sugar Boyz last week. With the point, Canada secured its spot in the next round of World Cup qualifying.
Attakora earned his first cap with Canada in a friendly against Jamaica on Jan. 31, 2010. Previously, he represented Canada at the FIFA U20 World Cup in 2007 and made appearances with the Canadian U15 and U17 teams.
The Earthquakes acquired Attakora on July 14, 2011 in a four-player trade that sent Ryan Johnson along with an international player slot and allocation money to Toronto FC for Jacob Peterson, Alan Gordon and the young center back. He played in six matches, starting five, for San Jose.
Bingham Continues Camp with United States U-23s in Germany
San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham will wrap up his training stint with the United States U23 National Team in Duisburg, Germany on Wednesday. He and 36 players opened camp on Nov. 7 aiming to impress head coach Caleb Porter ahead of 2012 Olympic qualifying.
The Pleasanton, Calif. native featured in one match as a rookie with the Earthquakes in 2011, a 2-1 win against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on Oct. 8. He made four saves in that match and recorded his first career assist after launching a ball off the turf 70 yards down field to set up a goal by Chris Wondolowski.
Bingham also saw time in exhibition and Reserve League matches. Bingham started and kept a clean sheet for 45 minutes against West Bromwich Albion of the English Premier League on July 12 at Buck Shaw Stadium. He also scored a goal against the Baggies, a 90-yard strike off the grass that bounced over West Brom goalkeeper Boaz Myhill for San Jose’s first goal in a 2-1 win (Watch: www.sjearthquakes.com/binghamgoal). Bingham also started in three Quakes Reserve League games, compiling a 1-1-1 record with a 0.67 goals-against average and one shutout.
Earthquakes at San Jose’s Christmas in the Park
With the holiday season approaching, the Earthquakes are ready to plan out their annual participation in a local tradition, San Jose’s Christmas in the Park. This year, the club plans to decorate its tree using ornaments designed by the community. Fans are encouraged to make their own Quakes-themed ornament and mail or drop it by the club’s Front Office at 451 El Camino Real, Suite 220 in Santa Clara, Calif. by Nov. 18 to participate.
Quakes President David Kaval’s Office Hours
Earthquakes President David Kaval’s office hours will continue during the offseason. Fans can drop by his office at 451 El Camino Real, Suite 220 in Santa Clara, Calif. Mondays between 3 and 5 p.m. PT. Participants will be seen on a first come, first serve basis.
Earthquakes Hold No. 6 Overall Pick in SuperDraft
The San Jose Earthquakes will be sixth on the board when the 2012 MLS SuperDraft takes place in Kansas City on Jan. 12. The expansion Montreal Impact hold the No. 1 overall pick for the national televised event on ESPN2. This year’s draft has been reduced to two rounds. The Earthquakes have picked within the top-six in nine previous MLS drafts. The club’s last top-six pick was Ike Opara at No. 3 overall in 2010. San Jose has picked out of the No. 6 slot twice, selecting Luchi Gonzalez in 2002 and Todd Dunivant in 2003.
2012 Season Tickets on Sale
Season tickets for the San Jose Earthquakes’ 2012 campaign are now 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.
