San Jose Earthquakes vs. Chicago Fire
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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: 5,000 Earthquakes team flags, courtesy of Xfinity
Presenting Sponsor: Xfinity
Theme: Fiesta Latina Night
Epicenter Fan Zone
Gourmet Food Trucks: El Tonayense, BBQ Kalbi, Kara’s Cupcakes
Activities: Lucha Libre wrestling (Main Event: Q vs. Hije de Misterioso, approximately 6:30 p.m. - WATCH TRAILER), DJ, inflatables, face painting, sign making
Special Booths: Xfinity (La Academia), Farmers Insurance, National Hispanic University, La Bamba, UK International, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
Special Promotions: If the Earthquakes win, Club President David Kaval will host a "Bury the Winless Streak" ceremony following the final whistle in the Epicenter. Also, Jon Busch will auction off his game-worn gear commemorating the victims of 9/11 both at the game on Saturday and via eBay starting on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Fans can bid on Busch's gear at an Earthquakes tent near Gate A on the North End of Buck Shaw Stadium.
Chicago Scouting Report:
- Dominic Oduro tallied his team-leading ninth goal of the season with his strike in the 17th minute in the Fire’s 2-0 win over Colorado on Aug. 27. The Ghanaian sits one away from becoming the first Fire player since Damani Ralph in 2004 to score double-digit goals during the regular season.
- Two Chicago Fire players have been involved with their respective national sides during the FIFA international break. Midfielder Marco Pappa opened the scoring for Guatemala in the 15th minute as Los Chapines defeated St. Vincent 4-0 on Sept. 2 in Guatemala City. On-loan striker Orr Barouch made his international debut for the Israel U-21 side as they fell 4-1 to England at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley on Sept. 5. Barouch and Pappa will rejoin the Fire for the match at San Jose.
- The Fire will face off against former goalkeeper Jon Busch. The 10-year MLS veteran is 5-4-5 when in goal against the Fire.
Six Degrees (or less) of Quakes-Fire Separation: The Clintons
- Chicago goalkeeper Jon Conway was a teammate with current Quakes defender Chris Leitch on the New York Red Bulls and played with Sam Cronin, Nana Attakora and Jacob Peterson at Toronto FC. He also played in four matches for the Premier Development League's San Francisco Seals in 2000.
- In 2006, the Seals sent two teams to the prestigious Milk Cup in Northern Ireland.
- One of the venues for the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland is the University of Ulster.
- Former President of the United States Bill Clinton and US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton both received honorary degrees from the University of Ulster.
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.
Twitter hashtags:
@SJEarthquakes – Official Quakes account
#Quakes
@ChicagoFire – Official Fire account
#ChicagoFire
#cf97
