The Earthquakes depart today for a training camp in Tucson, Ariz., where they will remain until Tuesday, Feb. 7. While in Tucson, the team will participate in three scrimmages against MLS teams: Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. against Sporting Kansas City, Friday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. against Real Salt Lake, Tuesday, Feb. 7 against Seattle Sounders FC at 9:30 a.m.
Complete Earthquakes 2017 Preseason Schedule
<strong>DATE</strong> |
<strong>OPPONENT</strong> |
<strong>LOCATION</strong> |
<strong>TIME (PT)</strong> |
<strong>TICKETS</strong> |
<div>Jan. 28</div> |
<div>U-18 Academy</div> |
<div>Quakes Training Facility</div> |
<div>11 a.m.</div> |
<div>Closed-Door</div> |
<div>Jan. 31</div> |
<div>Sporting KC</div> |
<div>Tucson, Ariz.</div> |
<div>10 a.m.</div> |
<div>Closed-Door</div> |
<div>Feb. 3</div> |
<div>Real Salt Lake</div> |
<div>Tucson, Ariz.</div> |
<div>10 a.m.</div> |
<div>Closed-Door</div> |
<div>Feb. 7</div> |
<div>Seattle Sounders FC</div> |
<div>Tucson, Ariz.</div> |
<div>9:30 a.m.</div> |
<div>Closed-Door</div> |
<div>Feb. 11</div> |
<div>LA Galaxy</div> |
<div>Cashman Field,</div><div>Las Vegas, Nev.</div> |
<div>7 p.m.</div> |
<a href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1396605?utm_medium=bks">Available</a> |
<div>Feb. 18</div> |
<div>Reno 1868 FC</div> |
<div>Greater Nevada Field,</div><div>Reno, Nev.</div> |
<div>12:30 p.m.</div> |
<a href="https://ticketreturn.com/prod2/BuyNew.asp?EventID=183719#.WHanFlzYfcq">Available</a> |
<div>Feb. 25</div> |
<div>Sacramento Republic FC</div> |
<div>Avaya Stadium</div> |
<div>2 p.m.</div> |
<div>Free to STH w/ opt-in,</div><div><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/san-jose-earthquakes-vs-sacramento-republic-san-jose-california-02-25-2017/event/1C00518FD5B53E0F?artistid=806017&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=11">Available</a> to general fans</div> |
EARTHQUAKES NEWS
Avaya Stadium to Host Critical USA-Honduras World Cup Qualifier on March 24
U.S. Soccer has selected Avaya Stadium, home of the San Jose Earthquakes, to host the critical FIFA World Cup Qualifier between the United States and Honduras on March 24. Kickoff for the first Final Round Qualifier in the Bay Area since 1997 is set for 7:30 p.m. PT, and the match will be broadcast live on FS1 and Univision Networks (
more details
).
Earthquakes Sign Costa Rica National Team Forward Marcos Ureña
The San Jose Earthquakes announced that the club has signed Costa Rica National Team forward Marcos Ureña to a multi-year contract using Targeted Allocation Money, pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and ITC.
Ureña, 26, has represented Costa Rica at the U-17, U-20 and senior team levels. Since making his senior team debut at 19 years old in 2009, he has tallied 10 goals and three assists in 45 appearances. He also played in four of the team’s five matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and scored one minute into his appearance off the bench in a 3-1 win over Uruguay. He played a critical role in the team reaching the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament, before falling to the Netherlands in penalty kicks (
more details
).
Earthquakes Sign Defender Kofi Sarkodie to New Contract
The San Jose Earthquakes announced that the club has signed defender Kofi Sarkodie to a new multi-year contract. Sarkodie, 25, made 12 starts in 13 total appearances for San Jose in 2016 after being acquired in a sign-and-trade with the Houston Dynamo in April (
more details
).
Club America and Monarcas Morelia to Face Off at Avaya Stadium on March 26
Avaya Stadium will host an international friendly match between Liga MX's Club America and Monarcas Morelia on Sunday, March 26 at 4 p.m. PT. The match marks the first game in Club America's Tour Aguila and will be televised on Univision (
more details
).
Earthquakes Sign Community Driven Partnership with Valley Health Plan
The San Jose Earthquakes have partnered with heath insurance provider Valley Health Plan to increase community outreach throughout the Bay Area. Valley Health Plan is the presenting sponsor of several new community initiatives, including Quakes Free Play days, which offer children between ages 5-11 the chance to enjoy the game of soccer in a safe and pressure-free environment (
more details
).
Earthquakes Announce Sutter Health Doctors as Official Team Physicians
A team of Sutter Health doctors will serve as the Quakes’ official team physicians through the 2020 season. Since the start of the 2016 season, Sutter Health has also been the official jersey sponsor of the Earthquakes.
The team of physicians consists of Richard Gayle, M.D., Warren King, M.D. and Kier Ecklund, M.D. providing orthopedic care, with Daniel Ouyang, M.D. and Scott Matthews, M.D. serving as team’s primary care physicians. These doctors are all aligned with Sutter Health’s Palo Alto Medical Foundation (
more details
).
EARTHQUAKES IN THE COMMUNITY
Get Earthquakes Fit presented by Sutter Health
Who:
Earthquakes front office
When:
Monday, Jan. 30
Where:
Almond Elementary in Los Altos
Get Earthquakes Fit presented by Sutter Health
Who:
Earthquakes front office
When:
Tuesday, Jan. 31
Where:
EM Grimmer Elementary in Fremont
Get Earthquakes Fit presented by Sutter Health
Who:
Earthquakes front office
When:
Thursday, Feb. 2
Where:
Niles Elementary in Fremont
Get Earthquakes Fit presented by Sutter Health
Who:
Earthquakes front office
When:
Friday, Feb. 3
Where:
Lowell Elementary in San Jose
THIS WEEK IN EARTHQUAKES HISTORY
A look back on important moments in Earthquakes history that took place during the week of Jan. 30 – Feb. 5
Feb. 4, 2001 – Acquired Defender Jeff Agoos
The Earthquakes acquired defender Jeff Agoos from DC United in exchange for two first round draft picks and forward Abdul Thompson Conteh on Feb. 4, 2001. During his four seasons with the Quakes, Agoos made 109 appearances, notching five goals, and helped the team win the 2001 and 2003 MLS Cups.
Feb. 1, 2005 – Signed Defender Troy Dayak to New Contract
The Earthquakes signed defender Troy Dayak to a new contract on Feb. 1, 2005. Dayak previously played for the Clash between 1996 and 1998 and rejoined the Quakes on April 5, 2001. During his eight seasons with San Jose, Dayak made 122 starts and 129 appearances. Dayak helped the team win the 2001 and 2003 MLS Cups.
Feb. 4, 2005 – Selected Chris Wondolowski in the MLS Supplemental Draft
On Feb. 4, 2005 the Earthquakes selected Chris Wondolowski in the MLS Supplemental Draft with the No. 41 pick. Wondolowski has gone on to break several Earthquakes and MLS records with 117 regular season goals.
NEWS ARTICLES
Earthquakes sign Costa Rican star Marcos Urena
By Martin Gallegos, Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/01/27/earthquakes-sign-costa-rican-star-marcos-urena/
San Jose Earthquakes add Costa Rican international Marcos Urena
By Benjamin Baer, MLSSoccer.com
http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/01/27/san-jose-earthquakes-add-costa-rican-international-marcos-urena
San Jose Earthquakes sign Costa Rica striker Marcos Urena
By ESPN Staff, ESPNFC.com
http://www.espnfc.com/san-jose-earthquakes/story/3047569/san-jose-earthquakes-sign-costa-rica-striker-marcos-urena
Earthquakes sign Costa Rica forward Marcos Urena
By Staff, Goal.com
http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/69/transfer-zone/2017/01/27/32022022/earthquakes-sign-costa-rica-forward-marcos-urena
Quakes sign Costa Rican forward Marcos Ureña
By Alex Morgan, Quakes Talk
http://quakestalk.com/2017/01/27/quakes-sign-costa-rica-forward-marcos-urena/
San Jose Earthquakes are reinforced by Costa Rica World Cup Player Marcos Ureña (Spanish)
By staff, futbolmls.com
http://www.univision.com/deportes/futbol/mls/san-jose-earthquakes-se-refuerza-con-el-mundialista-costarricense-marcos-urena
Marcos Ureña will play for the San Jose Earthquakes in MLS (Spanish)
By José Fernando Araya, Teletica.com
http://www.teletica.com/Deportes/150420-Marcos-Urena-jugara-con-el-San-Jose-Earthquakes-de-la-MLS-.note.aspx
MLS Club Buys Marocs Ureña from Broendby (Danish)
By Staff, fyens.dk
http://www.fyens.dk/sport/MLS-klub-koeber-Marcos-Urena-i-Broendby/artikel/3118378
Watch: Quakes introduce new signees Urena and Cummings
By Martin Gallegos, Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/01/28/watch-quakes-introduce-new-signees-urena-and-cummings/
San Jose Earthquakes welcome newest signings Marcos Urena and Harold Cummings
By Robert Jonas, Center Line Soccer
http://www.centerlinesoccer.com/2017/1/28/14426298/marcos-urena-harold-cummings-join-san-jose-earthquakes-2017-mls-season-concacaf-internationals
Harold Cummings Thinks About Starting for San Jose (Spanish)
By Jaime A. Chavez Rivera, Panamá América
http://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/10-deportivo/harold-cummings-piensa-en-el-titulo-con-san-jose-1058125
Cummings Looks to Earn His Spot in San Jose (Spanish)
By Jaime A. Chavez Rivera, CrÃtica.pa
http://www.critica.com.pa/golazo/cummings-llega-ganarse-un-cupo-en-el-plantel-de-san-jose-462750
San Jose Earthquakes End Pursuit of America’s Darwin Quintero – sources
By Jeff Carlisle, ESPNFC.com
http://www.espnfc.com/san-jose-earthquakes/story/3044970/san-jose-earthquakes-end-pursuit-of-america-forward-darwin-quintero-sources
Former San Jose Earthquakes forward Steven Lenhart signs with fourth-tier Japanese team FC Imabari
By Robert Jonas, Center Line Soccer
http://www.centerlinesoccer.com/2017/1/27/14420174/steven-lenhart-signs-with-fourth-tier-japan-team-fc-imabari-mls-san-jose-earthquakes
Should the San Jose Earthquakes welcome back Landon Donovan?
By Robert Jonas, Center Line Soccer
http://www.centerlinesoccer.com/2017/1/26/14398480/landon-donovan-to-san-jose-earthquakes-mls-free-agency-lets-forgive-and-forget-the-pinata-incident
Chris Wondolowski among five cut from U.S. Men’s National Team roster ahead of Serbia, Jamaica friendlies
By Robert Jonas, Center Line Soccer
http://www.centerlinesoccer.com/2017/1/28/14424602/chris-wondolowski-cut-usa-mens-national-team-usmnt-roster-vs-serbia-jamaica-international-friendlies
Avaya Stadium in San Jose to host USA vs. Honduras World Cup qualifier
By Simon Borg, MLSSoccer.com
http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/01/29/avaya-stadium-san-jose-host-usa-vs-honduras-world-cup-qualifier
USMNT will play crucial World Cup qualifier against Honduras in San Jose, CA
By Ryan Rosenblatt, Foxsports.com
http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/story/usa-vs-honduras-2018-world-cup-qualifying-san-jose-tv-schedule-012917
Next World Cup qualifier to be played at Avaya Stadium
By Staff, Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/01/29/next-world-cup-qualifier-to-be-played-at-avaya-stadium/
U.S. men to play qualifying match in S.J.
By Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/U-S-men-s-soccer-to-play-crucial-qualifier-in-10892506.php
Hexagonal: USMNT to face Honduras at Avaya Stadium
By Matt Reed, NBC Sports
http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2017/01/29/hexagonal-usmnt-to-face-honduras-at-avaya-stadium/
United States to play World Cup qualifier vs. Honduras in San Jose
By AP, ESPNFC.com
http://www.espnfc.com/united-states/story/3049202/united-states-to-play-world-cup-qualifier-vs-honduras-in-san-jose-california
San Jose to host crucial USA-Honduras Hexagonal game in March
By Seth Vertelney, Goal.com
http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/66/united-states/2017/01/29/32093072/san-jose-to-host-crucial-usa-honduras-hexagonal-game-in
USA to host key World Cup qualifier at San Jose
By AFP, Yahoo! Sports
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/usa-host-key-world-cup-qualifier-san-jose-203613561--sow.html
Club America to play Morelia at Avaya Stadium
By Martin Gallegos, Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/01/26/club-america-to-play-morelia-at-avaya-stadium/
