The San Jose Earthquakes will host a press conference on Tuesday, June 6 to present President Tom Fox to the media. The event will begin at 11 a.m. PT at Avaya Stadium.
On the field, the club has a bye week and will resume play on Wednesday, June 14 to take on the NASL’s San Francisco Deltas in the Fourth Round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
THIS WEEK
EARTHQUAKES IN THE COMMUNITY
Get Earthquakes Fit presented by Sutter Health
Who: Earthquakes representatives and midfielder Marc Pelosi
What: Get EQ Fit Closing Assembly
When: Monday, June 5
Where: El Toro Elementary School in Morgan Hill
Story Time with the Quakes
Who: Earthquakes player TBD
What: The Quakes have partnered with the San Jose Public Library branches to encourage kids to read during the summer months. Meet and Greet and story time with an Earthquakes player
When: Thursday, June 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Vineland Branch Library; 1450 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, 95118
City of San Jose Recycle Cup Winner Assembly
Who: Earthquakes Mascot ‘Q’
What: School visit to the City of San Jose Recycle Cup Challenge winners
When: Thursday, June 8
Where: Blackford Elementary School
THIS WEEK IN EARTHQUAKES HISTORY
A look back on important moments in Earthquakes history that took place during the week of June 5 - 11
June 9, 2009 – Quakes Acquire Wondolowski
The Earthquakes acquired forward Chris Wondolowski and a conditional draft pick in the 2010 SuperDraft from the Houston Dynamo in exchange for forward Cam Weaver.
RENO 1868 FC UPDATE
Reno 1868 FC were eliminated from the U.S. Open Cup in the Third Round after falling 2-0 to Sacramento Republic FC last week.
The club will seek to add to its five-game unbeaten run in league play when they face Rio Grande Valley FC on Wednesday, June 7 at Greater Nevada Field. Reno will then host Sacramento Republic FC on Saturday, June 10 in their first USL matchup of the season. Both matches are scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT.
BURLINGAME DRAGONS FC UPDATE
Burlingame Dragons FC won 2-0 in their Friday matchup against Orange County SC before tying FC Golden State Force 0-0 on Sunday.
The PDL club will resume action on Friday, June 9, when they take on the Southern California Seahorses at home at 7 p.m. All match attendees will receive a free burger or slider from Maverick Jack’s, a bag of chips and drink as part of their admission ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.burlingamedragons.com/tickets/.
ACADEMY UPDATE
The Quakes U-12s took on Star Academy FC on Saturday, earning a 3-0 win and a 2-2 draw against the opponent. The following day, the Quakes U-13s and U-14s faced Marin FC Alliance, winning by scores of 4-0 and 3-1 respectively.
Next up for the Quakes U-13s and U-14s are June 10 matchups against the San Joaquin Valley Soccer Academy youth teams. The U-17/18s will be entering the postseason as a wildcard seed and are awaiting the playoff draw, which will take place on June 7.
NEWS ARTICLES
Quakes see red after 2-0 loss to Timbers
By Tyson Alger, The Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/02/earthquakes-miss-the-mark-in-portland/
Exclusive: Earthquakes hire EPL executive as new president
By Elliott Almond, The Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/31/exclusive-earthquakes-hire-epl-executive-as-new-president/
Wondo on Preliminary USMNT Gold Cup roster, Bingham omitted
By Alex Morgan, Quakes Talk
http://quakestalk.com/2017/06/03/wondo-on-preliminary-usmnt-gold-cup-roster-bingham-omitted/
