The Quakes came up short against Real Salt Lake on Easter Sunday, losing a hard-fought match at Avaya Stadium, 1-0. Due to injuries, the Earthquakes were forced to play the majority of the match with a makeshift backline in order to battle Salt Lake’s aggressive offense. Cordell Cato and Adam Jahn each made their first start of the 2015 season and both played the full 90 minutes. The Quakes next match is on Saturday, April 11 against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at 7:30 p.m. PT, presented by Benjamin Moore. The match will air live on Comcast SportsNet California, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF and the first 7,500 fans will receive key chains.
Last Game
Earthquakes 0, Real Salt Lake 1; April 5, 2015; Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California
The San Jose Earthquakes dropped a tight affair with Real Salt Lake 1-0 on Easter Sunday at Avaya Stadium. San Jose’s defense was tested due to several injuries and ultimately had a strong showing against a talented RSL side. Midfielders JJ Koval and Cordell Cato played extensive minutes on the backline and proved they could hold their own despite being out of their normal positions. The Quakes first chance on net came in the eighth minute. After playing a one-two with forward Innocent, midfielder Sanna Nyassi found himself with open space along the right flank and played a dangerous ball across the six-yard box. The ball skipped through the penalty area just out of the reach of the attacking players. Real Salt Lake broke the deadlock in the 44th minute on the right foot of midfielder Javier Morales. Morales took a free kick in the center of the pitch just outside of the 18-yard box, but his curled attempt was driven into the wall. The rebound came out and he followed up with another attempt, directing the ball off of the crossbar and into goal. In the 54th minute, San Jose nearly equalized. Forward Adam Jahn made a run to the near post and received a low cross, letting the ball run through his legs before creatively redirecting it with his right foot, narrowly missing the goal wide left. In the 70th minute, the Quakes center backs combined to keep Real Salt Lake from doubling their advantage. Real forward Olmes Garcia hit a ball across the box and Earthquakes defender Clarence Goodson made a diving header to thwart any redirection by an oncoming attacker. The ball popped into the air and drifted towards San Jose’s net, but Victor Bernardez bicycle-kicked the ball off the goal line and out of danger.The Earthquakes created several opportunities late, including an attempt by midfielder Fatai Alashe in the waning moments, but were unable to find the equalizer.
OPPONENT INFO
Earthquakes vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC All-Time
MLS Regular Season:
1-5-5
Home:
1-0-4 (6 GF, 4 GA)
Away:
0-5-1 (5 GF, 12 GA)
Playoffs:
0-0-0;
US Open Cup:
0-0-0
All-Time Scoring:
San Jose – 11, Vancouver – 16
Last Game vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Earthquakes 0, Whitecaps FC 0; Oct. 18, 2014; Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, California
The Earthquakes played their final game at Buck Shaw Stadium against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, drawing 0-0 in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,525. The clean sheet was Jon Busch’s sixth of the season and first since a 1-0 win on Aug. 2 against Seattle Sounders FC at Levi’s Stadium. It also marked the first match with interim head coach Ian Russell on the sidelines. San Jose’s best chance came in the 44th minute after Shea Salinas cut a cross on the grass to Chris Wondolowski. The lethal striker blasted a shot near-post on the run, but Whitecaps FC goalkeeper David Ousted was able to knock the ball away and end the threat. It marked the final Earthquakes match at Buck Shaw Stadium.
History of the Quakes-Vancouver Whitecaps FC Rivalry
The Quakes and Vancouver Whitecaps FC drew in each of their first two all-time meetings in 2011 … The teams tied 1-1 at Empire Field in Vancouver on May 11 as Chris Wondolowski scored a 39th-minute goal on a back-heeled flick that earned MLS Goal of the Week consideration, with Ryan Johnson assisting … The ‘Caps equalized in second-half stoppage time when Davide Chiumiento scored for a share of the points … The return fixture inside Buck Shaw Stadium on July 20 ended in a 2-2 tie with dueling braces by Wondolowski and Vancouver’s Eric Hassli as San Jose was unable to hold on to a pair of one-goal leads … In the first of three meetings in 2012 back on April 7 at Buck Shaw, the ‘Caps took a 1-0 lead early in the second half through a Sebastien Le Toux strike, only to see the Quakes storm back for three goals within a 10-minute span from the 68th to the 78th … Wondolowski tallied two more around what proved to be a game-winning header from second-half substitute Alan Gordon in the 72nd from a Ramiro Corrales cross … In the second meeting of the 2012 season at BC Place in Vancouver on May 5, the Whitecaps came out victorious off a stoppage time goal from forward Eric Hassli. Wondolowski opened the scoring in the 15th minute off a Marvin Chavez cross, but Vancouver answered with a goal from Gershon Koffie shortly before halftime … Vancouver Whitecaps FC won 2-1 at B.C. Place in the final matchup of 2012 between the two teams thanks to a Barry Robson 61st minute penalty kick. Whitecaps FC Dane Richards opened the scoring just 20 minutes into the match. Earthquakes Alan Gordon knotted the score at 1-1 just seven minutes before halftime with a header into the back post … The two sides drew 1-1 in their first meeting of 2013 with Chris Wondolowski and Corey Hertzog scoring goals at Buck Shaw Stadium … Vancouver won their next match of the campaign 2-0 at BC Place … The two teams drew 0-0 in their final meeting of the season on Sept. 14, 2013 at Buck Shaw Stadium … Chris Wondolowski scored twice to rally the San Jose Earthquakes to within one goal of their hosts, but Vancouver Whitecaps FC ultimately took the win 3-2 at a sold-out BC Place on May 3, 2014 … The San Jose Earthquakes fell 2-0 against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 at BC Place … The Quakes tied Whitecaps FC 0-0 in San Jose’s final game at Buck Shaw Stadium on October 18, 2014.
Earthquakes-Vancouver Whitecaps FC Connections
Vancouver Whitecaps FC midfielder Steven Beitashour played for San Jose from 2010-2013 … Beitashour was born in San Jose … Earthquakes midfielder Shea Salinas played for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2011 after being selected by the club during the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft … Salinas was traded from Vancouver to San Jose on Nov. 30, 2011, in exchange for allocation money … Salinas and Vancouver defender Jordan Harvey played together with the Philadelphia Union in 2010 … NBA All-Star Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns, a member of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC ownership group, played basketball at Santa Clara University … Whitecaps FC forward/midfielder Erik Hurtado attended Santa Clara University where he was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year in 2012 … Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Jordan Harvey played with San Jose defender Ty Harden with the Colorado Rapids in 2009 … San Jose defender/midfielder Jordan Stewart and Whitecaps FC defender Sam Adekugbe both were born in England … Quakes defender Victor Bernardez and Vancouver Deybi Flores both are from Honduras … San Jose midfielders Leandro Barrera and Matias Perez Garcia and Whitecaps midfielders Matias Laba and Mauro Rosales were all born in Argentina … Quakes midfielder Khari Stephenson and defender Shaun Francis, as well as Vancouver midfielder Andre Lewis are all from Jamaica … Francis and Whitecaps goalkeeper Paolo Tornaghi both played together on the Chicago Fire during the 2013 season … San Jose midfielder Sanna Nyassi and Whitecaps defender Pa-Modou Kah and midfielder/forward Kekuta Manneh are all from Gambia … Vancouver defender Christian Dean’s hometown is East Palo Alto, Calif. … Dean and San Jose goalkeeper David Bingham both played at UC Berkeley.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
Quakes Undefeated at Home Against Vancouver
The Earthquakes have taken on Vancouver at home five times since the Whitecaps joined MLS in 2011, earning at least one point in each of the five contests.
Wondolowski Looking to Continue Success Against Vancouver
Chris Wondolowski has tallied nine goals in 11 career games against Vancouver, making him the all-time leading scorer for the Earthquakes against Whitecaps FC. Wondolowski also has had three multi-game goals against Vancouver, which is the most of any player in MLS history.
Wondolowski Climbs Club Leaderboards
After starting and playing 90 minutes against Real Salt Lake on Sunday, Wondolowski now ranks third in club history with 166 games played, passing Jason Hernandez. He now trails only Ramiro Corrales (250) and Joe Cannon (171). Wondolowski also tied Richard Mulrooney for the fourth most starts in Earthquakes history (155) and will look to pass him when the Quakes take on Vancouver on Saturday.
Quakes Among MLS Leaders
Through five weeks of the 2015 season, several Earthquakes rank near or at the top of numerous statistical categories. Among them are:
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David Bingham – 20 saves (Most in MLS)
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Matias Perez Garcia – 24 corner kicks (Most in MLS)
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Chris Wondolowski – 3 goals (Tied for second in MLS)
Kinnear Can Keep a Lead
Teams under head coach Dominic Kinnear are 119-10-41 when scoring first, a .821 winning percentage. As head coach of the Earthquakes, Kinnear has only lost one game when his team scored first, a 23-1-6 record overall.
Halftime Success
Since the beginning of the 2000 season, the Quakes are 106-3-21 when leading at the half, including a 2-0-0 mark so far in 2015. They were 6-0-2 in 2014, 6-0-3 in 2013 and an impressive 12-0-1 in 2012, with the only draw coming against Portland on Oct. 27 at JELD-WEN Field. In 2011, the club was 4-2-2, 7-0-2 in 2010, 4-0-3 in 2009, 6-1-0 in 2008, 7-0-3 in 2005, 7-0-1 in 2004 and 8-0-1 in 2003. Despite holding a 1-0 halftime lead on May 10, 2008, vs. Columbus, the Quakes were edged by the final score of 3-2. That game marked the team’s first loss since 1999 when holding a halftime advantage.
Making the First One Count
The Earthquakes are 103-12-30 since 2001 when scoring the first goal. The club is 1-0-0 so far in 2015, after going 5-1-4 in 2014. They were 11-1-3 when scoring first in 2013. In 2012, San Jose was 14-2-2, their two losses coming at Vancouver (2-1) on May 5 and at Montreal (3-1) on Aug. 18. The club was 7-4-5 in 2011, 12-0-2 in 2010, 6-1-5 in 2009 and 8-1-3 in 2008. Prior to 2010, San Jose also went undefeated in 2001 (13-0-2), 2003 (11-0-1) and 2005 (14-0-5) when scoring first. The Earthquakes were 12-2-0 in 2002 when finding the back of the net first, only giving up leads two times in losing 2-1 at the LA Galaxy on July 4, and falling at Kansas City by the same score on July 27. In 2004, the Quakes went 8-1-1 when scoring first, the best mark in MLS. The Quakes surrendered a 1-0 advantage and dropped a 2-1 decision at the LA Galaxy on July 4, 2004, losing for just the first time since July 27, 2002, when striking first. The Quakes are also impressive in the playoffs when scoring first, posting an 8-0-1 record all-time.
San Jose Earthquakes Announce Launch of Official Avaya Stadium App
The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the team has launched the Avaya Stadium app for both Android and iOS. The Avaya Stadium app will be powered by a high quality wireless network that will also debut on Sunday. The wireless network will be called GOQUAKES and will allow fans to connect from anywhere in the stadium. The app will feature access to Ticketmaster’s mobile ticketing platform, stadium and parking maps, searchable stadium amenities and driving routes, along with Earthquakes player information and other fan engagement tools. Season Ticket Holders may quickly log in to their Ticketmaster Online Account Manager and will be able to easily view or transfer their tickets through the app, while also using their mobile device for entry at gates. The Avaya Stadium app is the ultimate resource for fans getting acquainted with the Earthquakes new home. Users can easily navigate their way through the concourse to find exactly what they are looking for, from a brand new jersey to vegetarian food options to the nearest family restroom. FAQ’s and an A to Z guide will help to answer questions which come up when visiting a new stadium for the first time. Fans may also contact guest services during a match using the app to report an issue or concern. While the app focuses on the fan experience at Avaya Stadium, it also doubles as a connection point between fans and the San Jose Earthquakes. Player profiles feature links to their Twitter and/or Instagram accounts.
San Jose Earthquakes Reach 12,000 Season Tickets for First Year at Avaya Stadium
The San Jose Earthquakes have reached 12,000 season ticket holders for the 2015 season at Avaya Stadium. The club has now capped season tickets for the year, but fans can be placed on the season ticket waiting list for 2016 season tickets. In order to be placed on the waiting list, fans can call the Earthquakes Front Office at 408-556-7700 and place a $50 refundable deposit. Group and individual tickets are still available for the season, excluding the home opener. For group tickets, fans should contact the Earthquakes Front Office at 408-556-7700. For individual tickets, fans can visit sjearthquakes.com, Ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000. Fans can also purchase tickets at Ticketmaster locations in the Bay Area, including Walmart and Chavez Supermarkets.
Avaya Stadium to host World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
USA Rugby and the San Jose Earthquakes announced that Avaya Stadium will play host to a World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup double-header on Saturday, July 18. The Pacific Nations Cup – a World Rugby tournament designed to expose Pacific Rim teams and players to a greater number of international test matches – features Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, and USA. Avaya Stadium will host two PNC matches July 18, Canada vs. Japan and the USA Men’s Eagles vs. Samoa. Tickets for the matches held at Avaya Stadium will be released mid-March. Notifications on ticket release dates and pre-sale access to tickets for the U.S.-based 2015 PNC matches will be provided to those on the USA Rugby Ticket Pre-Sale List, for which fans can sign up here: www.usarugby.org/tickets.
Quakes Announce 2015 Local TV Schedule
The San Jose Earthquakes and Comcast SportsNet announced their local broadcast schedule for the upcoming season, a slate that includes 20 games in high-definition. The entire broadcast team returns with Anthony Passarelli and Chris Dangerfield in the booth and Kate Scott back for her third season as the sideline reporter. In total, the Earthquakes appear on Comcast SportsNet California 11 times, with four games on CSN Bay Area and five on CSN Plus. San Jose also has 14 national broadcasts, with four games on Fox Sports 1, three on ESPN2, five on UniMas and two on Univision Deportes Network.
U.S. Women’s National Team to Play at Avaya Stadium on Sunday, May 10
The U.S. Women’s National Team will open up its three-game Send-Off Series against the Republic of Ireland at Avaya Stadium on Sunday, May 10. The Mother’s Day match will kick off at 11:30 a.m. PT and be broadcast on FOX Sports 1. Ticket information will be announced at a later date, but Earthquakes season ticket holders will have an exclusive window to purchase seats. This game will mark the beginning of the WNT’s final preparations at home prior to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. It will also be the WNT’s first trip to Avaya Stadium. The home of the Earthquakes is set to open on March 22, setting the stage for the WNT to be one of the first teams to play in the new facility.
ACADEMY NOTES
U-17 Update
The Earthquakes under-17 Academy team advanced out of the knockout round of the Generation Adidas Cup Champions Division with a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao-Spain at the Toyota Soccer Center in Frisco, Texas. But the Quakes were eliminated with a 2-0 loss to Aspire Academy-Qatar in the prestigious event. The Quakes were 0-3 in their tough group with competitive losses to Eintracht Frankfurt-Germany, Palmeiras-Brazil and the Philadelphia Union.
