In Quakes on a Plane we take you behind the scenes on Quakes road trips with your favorite players in black & blue! You'll find out what they like and dislike about traveling the country playing for a MLS club & get the scoop on the best and worst players to travel with. On the long flight east to Philadelphia, we chatted with midfielder Shea Salinas as the Quakes get set to take on the Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union.
SJEarthquakes.com:
Roomie?
Shea Salinas:
“My roommate is Adam Jahn."
SJEQ:
Best thing about roomie?
SS:
"My favorite thing is that he’s smart and respectful and we have great conversations, so I enjoy that."
SJEQ:
Worst?
SS:
“My least favorite thing is… I got nothing."
SJEQ:
Favorite road trip?
SS:
“Portland because it’s a great place to go shopping. It’s tax-free there."
SJEQ:
Least favorite road trip?
SS:
“Probably New England. Our hotel is kind of out in the middle of nowhere and also their stadium just isn’t a very fun stadium to play in."
SJEQ:
Favorite part of Philadelphia?
SS:
“My favorite part of the city is the food. I enjoy going to Reading Terminal Market and getting a turkey cranberry sandwich for lunch. I also like seeing my church friends that I met here.”
SJEQ:
Best cheesesteak in the city?
SS:
“Jim's Steaks on South Street. Geno’s and Pat’s are like the traditional touristy ones, but I think Jim’s Steaks is the best one.”
SJEQ:
Real cheese or cheese whiz?
SS:
“Cheese whiz. With onions.”
SJEQ:
Ever run to Eye of the Tiger?
SS:
“Yeah, absolutely, 100%. I have also ran up the steps. I don’t think I’ve ever run up the steps to the song, but I’ve ran up the steps several times. It’s good."
