Earthquakes Youth Academy Update
On Break Until the New Year
The San Jose Earthquakes Youth Academy continues its winter break and will return to action on Jan. 21, 2012 against Santa Cruz Breakers.
Misc. Notes
Earthquakes Hold No. 6 Overall Pick in Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft
The San Jose Earthquakes will be sixth on the board when the 2012 MLS SuperDraft gets underway in Kansas City on Jan. 12 (9 a.m. PT, ESPN2). The expansion Montreal Impact hold the No. 1 overall pick. 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.
San Jose’s Technical Staff Wraps Up SuperDraft Player Combine
The club’s technical staff will wrap up its evaluations at the 2012 MLS Player Combine in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. from on Jan. 10 before traveling to Kansas City for the SuperDraft. The event gave MLS technical staffs the opportunity to scout prospects ahead of the Jan. 12 draft. Players invited to the combine with local ties include: Patrick Sigler (Santa Rosa, Calif. / Cal Poly) and Mykell Bates (Roseville, Calif. / Santa Clara University).
Earthquakes Unveil 2012 Regular Season Schedule
Six nationally televised games and a June 30 date with the LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium highlight the San Jose Earthquakes’ 2012 schedule. The team kicks off the season against the New England Revolution on Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. PT. The full television and radio broadcast schedules will be announced at a later date. For a full look at the schedule, visit www.sjearthquakes.com/schedule.
The club returns to Stanford Stadium after drawing a crowd of 41,028 in 2011 when San Jose faced the New York Red Bulls on July 2. This time around, the Quakes will face defending MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy on June 30 at 7:30 p.m. PT, live on ESPN2. The match comes at the end of a four-game road stretch that begins on May 23 against the Galaxy at The Home Depot Center. In addition to the game on June 30, San Jose hosts Landon Donovan and the Galaxy again on Sunday, Oct. 21 at Buck Shaw Stadium.
Individual tickets for Opening Day and the club’s match at Stanford Stadium went on sale to Season Ticket Holders Monday at 10 a.m. PT and will be available to the general public on Friday, Jan 13 at 10 a.m. Tickets for the remainder of San Jose’s 2012 schedule go on sale on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m.
Wondolowski Opens Camp with U.S. National Team
For the second consecutive year, San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski is in camp with the U.S. National Team for its January session. The camp will convened on Jan. 3 ahead of matches against Venezuela on Jan. 21 (7 p.m. PT, University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.) and Panama on Jan. 25 (Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City). Klinsmann is aiming to establish a player pool for 2014 CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, which begins in August of 2012.
Wondolowski was a January camp participant in 2010. He wrapped up that session by earning a spot in the United States’ starting lineup for a friendly against Chile on Jan. 22 at the Home Depot Center, his first cap with the national team. The two-time leading MLS goal scorer also appeared in three matches for the U.S. during the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
2012 Earthquakes Pre-Season Schedule
Players will report to camp on Jan. 16, 2012 in San Jose. The club will make three different pre-season trips: Tucson, Ariz. (Jan. 30-Feb. 4), Ventura, Calif. (Feb. 15-23) and Portland, Ore. (Feb. 26-March 5).
The Earthquakes will participate in a four-team round-robin tournament in Portland. All games will be held at JELD-WEN Field. Individual tickets for the tournament, which start at $10 per doubleheader session, go on sale Monday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. at the JELD-WEN Field box office and area Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (800) 745-3000. For participating teams and match schedule, see below:
Portland Preseason Tournament Schedule
Monday, Feb. 27
Chivas USA vs. AIK – 5 p.m.
San Jose vs. Portland – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 1
AIK vs. San Jose – 5 p.m.
Chivas USA vs. Portland – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 4
San Jose vs. Chivas USA – 2:30 p.m.
AIK vs. Portland – 5 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes Preseason Schedule:
Jan. 15 – Report Date
Jan. 16-29 – San Jose, Calif. at Nutrilite Training Facility
Jan. 30-Feb. 4 – Tucson, Ariz. at Kino Sports Complex
Feb. 5-14 – San Jose, Calif. at Nutrilite Training Facility
Feb. 15-23 – Ventura, Calif. at Oxnard Community College
Feb. 24-26 – San Jose, Calif. at Nutrilite Training Facility
Feb. 26-March 5 – Training in Portland, Ore. (Matches on Feb 27, March 1, March 4)
March 10 – MLS First Kick
New Stadium Luxury Suites On Sale
The Earthquakes’ one-of-a kind luxury suites for the club’s new stadium are on sale now. For photos and more information about the suites or to place a deposit, call 408-556-7700 or visit www.sjearthquakes.com/newstadium.
Unlike any other experience in American professional sports, the suites will place fans directly next to the field with private bar and lounge access just yards from the action. Suites include: 17 seats with six additional tickets for all stadium events, in-suite catering, private bar and lounge area with a High Definition television. Suite holders will also have the ability to customize the interior and will enjoy year-round access to the suite for corporate events for client meetings.
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.
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.
