photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISIphotos.com
Richard Eckersley will be calling Toronto FC home for the foreseeable future.
Eckersley was signed to a permanent move with the Reds after joining the club on loan from
Burnley last April, the club announced on Thursday.
Quick bit of news from yesterday, the Dynamo's trip to face the San Jose Earthquakes in the
second match of the 2012 has been rescheduled, just slightly. Instead of the match being played on
Sunday, March 18th at Buck Shaw Stadium has been moved up a day and will instead take place at AT&T
Park. The move is so the match can be part of a double header with the Mexico U-23 v.
photo by Michael Pimentel/ISIphotos.com
Sporting Kansas City has been no stranger to late-game heroics, and the club once again relied
on that to earn a result.
Sporting earned a dramatic 1-1 victory with the San Jose Earthquakes at Buck Shaw Stadium on
Saturday night in a game that saw two late goals scored within seconds of each other.
Mike Woitalla of Soccer America writes of the record season for Major League Soccer attendance-
Ten Week 26 games averaged 17,646 fans as MLS, with just more than a month left in the regular
season, is on pace to break its season attendance record.
* Seattle drew the biggest crowd of the week when 35,940 watched it fall to Real Salt Lake.
At a sold out Buck Shaw Stadium, the Quakes were finally able to end their 13 game winless
streak last night against the Chicago Fire. In the third match against Chicago this season the
Quakes triumphed where they had previously fallen short. The Fire beat the Quakes on penalty kicks
in a US Open Cup game in June at home and in their first MLS meeting 4 days after the USOC match,
the teams drew 2-2.
Source: Getty Images
By JOSE M. ROMERO
For three months, the San Jose Earthquakes either lost or drew in 13 consecutive MLS
matches.
The cherished three points were not to be had, time after time.
Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson -- Getty ImagesBy Charlie Corr
ESPNChicago.com
The Chicago Fire's recent success hit a significant bump in the road as they fell to the San Jose
Earthquakes, 2-0, on Saturday at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Chris Wondolowski had a goal and an assist and Ramiro Corrales also added a goal for San Jose,
which ended a 13-game winless streak.
No midweek games were played in Major League Soccer last week, all eight games were played on
the weekend with an average attendance of 18,975 up from 15,937 the previous week. The average was
helped in a big way by the Seattle Sounders home game against Chivas USA which drew 36,364. The New
York Red Bulls, despite their troubles on the field had a season high 25,177 in attendance for
their game against the Chicago Fire.
At 10:35 p.m. on Saturday, Colorado Rapids fans got a funny feeling. It's called satisfaction
and it came in the form of a 2-1 win over the stumbling San Jose Earthquakes.
It was satisfying because it was the sort of game the Rapids should win, but the team has
stumbled to get earlier this season and at many times in the past three or four years.
Photo: Canadian Press
By JOSE M. ROMERO
Jeff Larentowicz's low bouncer through the San Jose wall and past goalkeeper Jon Busch in the
72nd minute proved to be the difference as the Colorado Rapids came from behind to defeat the host
San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Saturday night at Buck Shaw Stadium.
The emergence of Sanna Nyassi as a speedy striker has a been a big part of Colorado's 3-0-1
record since losing Conor Casey for the season to a ruptured Achilles tendon.
What should have felled a team that was struggling to score instead led to a four goal outburst
from Nyassi and 10 points from four games.
By CALEB SONNELAND
There was no separating the San Jose Earthquakes and the traveling Portland Timbers Saturday
night as the two sides slugged out a 1-1 draw at Buck Shaw Stadium. Having initially fallen
behind to a Timbers goal, the hosts clawed their way back into the game to salvage a result.
Two second-half goals from captain Dwayne De Rosario helped visiting D.C. United to a 2-0 win over
the punch less San Jose Earthquakes last night at Buck Shaw Stadium on the campus of Santa Clara
University. The win was the ...
The Quakes host DC United at Buck Shaw stadium tomorrow night at 7:30 pm. The Quakes are on a 7
game winless streak and are coming off a disappointing thumping against Real Salt Lake. They
currently sit 12th in the league table, two spots out of playoff contention. DC United are trying
to make the playoffs as well, but are much closer to making it into the top 3 of the East than the
Quakes are in the West.
Including the midweek games played on July 20th Major League Soccer had an average weekly
attendance of 15,669, down from 16,865 the previous week. The Los Angeles topped the attendance
charts this week with 24,709 for their game against the Columbus Crew. Toronto FC had 21,087 for
their midweek game against FC Dallas.
By JOSE M. ROMERO
San Jose and Vancouver didn't look like two teams a long way from playoff contention Wednesday
night at Buck Shaw Stadium.
In fact, it was almost a shame neither team -- both were in need of a win -- walked away
victorious. Instead, both settled for a 2-2 draw.
The Philly Soccer Page " Match report: San Jose 0-0 Union
A second half of dominance produced no goals for the Union, who earned their first west coast
point but were good enough that they should have had more.
Postgame: Union vs San Jose Earthquakes " Unholy Union – The fan blog for Phi.
Union Control Run of Play But Settle For 0-0 Draw With San Jose
Despite creating plenty of chances last night at Buck Shaw Stadium, the Philadelphia Union were
unable to score. Fortunately, they managed to keep a clean sheet as well and picked up their first
West Coast point this season.
The draw moved them back into a tie for first place with the New York Red Bulls, but the Union
have played two less games.
A three-match road trip for the Philadelphia Union (7-4-6) continues tonight in Santa Clara,
California, with the club taking on Chris Wondolowski and the San Jose Earthquakes (5-6-6).
Philadelphia looks to keep pace with the New York Red Bulls in the Eastern Conference, while San
Jose looks to continue their recent turnaround in the hopes of returning to the postseason.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The last time the San Jose Earthquakes turned in a road performance of
comparable listlessness as their 2-0 defeat Wednesday against Chivas USA, it was a 3-0 wipeout at
New York on April 16.
San Jose followed up that Red Bulls mugging with a dreadful, come-from-ahead 2-1 loss to Chivas
that drew boos of derision from the Buck Shaw Stadium faithful.
Setting: Saturday, July 9 at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara,
Calif.; kickoff scheduled for 10:36:30 PM Eastern
Broadcast Information: Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia (J.P.
Dellacamera, Taylor Twellman, Bob Rigby), with coverage beginning at 10:00 PM Eastern with a
pre-game show / Comcast SportsNet Bay Area and Business Radio 1220 KDOW-AM (Jim Kozimor, John
Shrader, Dan Dibley), La Kaliente 1370 KZSF-AM (Carlos Cesar Rivera) in San Jose / MLS Direct Kick,
MatchDay Live (CSN Bay Area feed)
San Jose's Record: 5-6-6, seventh in West
San Jose's Last Match: L, 2-0 at
Chivas USA
Philadelphia vs.
So long Jordan Harvey, a true original Zolo | American Soccer News
Defender Jordan Harvey will join former Zolo Shea Salinas out in Vancouver after Piotr Nowak
made a move for allocation money, prompting chatter about who his sights are set on once the
transfer window opens on July 15th.
The Philly Soccer Page " Preview: Philadelphia Union at San Jose Earthquakes
Going into this Saturday's showdown between the Union and Earthquakes at Buck Shaw Stadium in San
Jose, the big news surrounds starters that will be missing for both sides.
Photo: Paul Rudderow
Game time: Saturday, 10:30pm
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Going into this Saturday's showdown between the Union and Earthquakes at Buck Shaw Stadium in
San Jose, the big news surrounds starters that will be missing for both sides.
A late equalizer from striker Carlos Ruiz game the Philadelphia Union a well-earned road point
in a 2-2 draw with D.C. United at RFK Stadium.
Dwayne De Rosario, acquired earlier in the week by D.C., was inserted directly into the lineup
and delivered the assist on the game's opening goal, which was scored by United striker Josh
Wolff.
Photo by ISIphotos.com
By THOMAS FLOYD
Those looking to get their MLS fix this holiday weekend should have no problem flipping through
the channels and finding a game or two -- or six -- to their liking, as all but two of the league's
matches will be nationally televised.
Including the midweek games on June 22, MLS had 12 games this past week with an average
attendance of 19,322, up 15,944 the previous week. The increase was helped by Seattle who had two
home dates, including a midweek affair with the New York Red Bulls that drew 46,065 a season high.
Philadelphia had two home dates this week as well with attendance for both games over 18,100.
Before the 2011 season started, necessity forced Mike Magee to slide into the middle of the
field from usual role as a forward for the LA Galaxy.
On Saturday, a greater need demanded a resonsibility that required Magee to offer one of his
finest moments as the Galaxy lost both Donovan Ricketts and Josh Saunders to an injury and straight
red card, respectively.
Photo by Don Feria/ISIphotos.com
By THOMAS FLOYD
An old-school California derby renews itself this weekend when Los Angeles and San Jose get
together at Buck Shaw Stadium.
Although the Superclasico between the Galaxy and Chivas USA has gotten most of the state's
rivalry headlines in recent years, the Los Angeles-San Jose feud has more history on its side.
Stop me if you've heard this before...the Houston Dynamo have no creativity in the midfield and
forwards that simply cannot consistently finish chances. I've said that, or something similar, far
too many times this season but the sad fact is that game in, game out it's the truth for Houston.
It's not like they aren't getting chances on goal, they just can't do anything with them.
We exchange three questions with Robert Jonas of Quake, Rattle and Goal in order to get some
insider perspective on the San Jose Earthquakes as they head to Toyota Park to take on the Chicago
Fire tomorrow night. Robert's answer to my first question is below and the other five questions in
the exchange are after the break.
Daniel Paladini -- Getty ImagesThe Chicago Fire edged the San Jose Earthquakes, 5-4, in a shootout
on Tuesday at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., to advance to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open
Cup.
Chicago overcame a 2-0 deficit, needed 120 minutes and then penalty kicks during its play-in match
to assure itself a spot in the Open Cup for a 14th straight season.
Tonight's Chicago Fire vs. San Jose Earthquakes game at Buck Shaw Stadium starts at 9:30 PM CST.
You can listen to the game at the San Jose Earthquakes website or check out this link which seems
to be run by the San Jose Earthquakes too but doesn't have the chat. I like the feel of the latter
link but I think I'll need the game descriptions from the chat.
Here is the ever growing calendar of exhibition club matches you can see across North America this
summer. Please help fill in the blanks.
-Thu Jul 7
Portland Timbers v America (Mexico)
Venue: JELD-WEN Field - Portland OR
-Tue Jul 12
San Jose Earthquakes v West Bromwich Albion (England)
Venue: Buck Shaw Stadium - Santa Clara CA
-Wed Jul 13
New England Revolution v Manchester United (England) - World Football Challenge
Venue: Gillette Stadium - Foxboro MA
-Sat Jul 16
LA Galaxy v Real Madrid (Spain) - World Football Challenge
Venue: Memorial Coliseum - Los Angeles CA
-Sat Jul 16
Manchester City (England) v Club America (Mexico) - World Football Challenge
Venue: AT&T Park - San Francisco CA
-Sun Jul 17
Orlando City SC (USL Pro) v Bolton Wanderers (England)
Venue: Florida Citrus Bowl - Orlando FL
-Mon Jul 18
Vancouver Whitecaps v Manchester City (England)
Venue: Empire Field - Vancouver BC
-Wed Jul 20
Philadelphia Union v Everton (England)
Venue: PPL Park - Chester PA
-Wed Jul 20
Houston Dynamo v Bolton Wanderers (England) - Dynamo Charity Cup
Venue: Robertson Stadium - Houston TX
-Wed Jul 20
Sporting Kansas City v Newcastle United (England)
Venue: Livestrong Sporting Park - Kansas City KS
-Wed Jul 20
Seattle Sounders v Manchester United (England) - World Football Challenge
Venue: Qwest Field - Seattle WA
-Wed Jul 20
Real Madrid (Spain) v Guadalajara (Mexico)
Venue: Qualcomm Stadium - San Diego CA
-Sat Jul 23
Orlando City SC (USL Pro) v Newcastle United (England)
Venue: Florida Citrus Bowl - Orlando FL
-Sat Jul 23
DC United v Everton (England)
Venue: RFK Stadium - Washington DC
-Sat Jul 23
Chicago Fire v Manchester United (England) - World Football Challenge
Venue: Soldier Field - Chicago IL
-Sat Jul 23
Philadelphia Union v Manchester United (England) - World Football Challenge
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia PA
-Sun Jul 24
LA Galaxy v Manchester City (England)
Venue: The Home Deport Center - Carson CA
-Tue Jul 26
Columbus Crew v Newcastle United (England)
Venue: Crew Stadium - Columbus OH
-Wed Jul 27
MLS All-Stars v Manchester United (England) - World Football Challenge
Venue: Red Bull Arena - Harrison NJ
-Sat Jul 30
Barcelona (Spain) v Manchester United (England) - World Football Challenge
Venue: FedExField - Landover MD
-Wed Aug 3
Barcelona (Spain) v Guadalajara (Mexico) - World Football Challenge
Venue: Sun Life Stadium - Miami FL
-Sat Aug 6
Barcelona (Spain) v Club America (Mexico) - World Football Challenge
Venue: Cowboys Stadium - Arlington TX
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Emirates Cup in London
-Sat Jul 30
New York Red Bulls v Paris St Germain
Arsenal v Boca Juniors
-Sun Jul 31
Paris St Germain v Boca Juniors
Arsenal v New York Red Bulls
thanks to everyone who encouraged us to post this
We exchange three questions with Robert Jonas of Quake, Rattle and Goal in order to get some
insider perspective on the San Jose Earthquakes as the Chicago Fire head to Buck Shaw Stadium on
tonight. Robert's answer to my first question is below and the other five questions in the exchange
are after the break.
Gaston Puerari (right) -- Getty ImagesThe Chicago Fire and San Jose Earthquakes take a break from
league play on Tuesday, but they have a lot to play for as they square off in a Lamar Hunt U.S.
Open Cup play-in match at Buck Shaw Stadium. The Fire have always been a part of the Open Cup,
winning four times from 1998 to 2006.
The New England Revolution failed to extend their shutout streak or their unbeaten streak
Saturday night when they lost 2-1 to the San Jose Earthquakes at Buck Shaw Stadium. Ellis
McLoughlin and Bobby Convey were the scorers for the Quakes while Chris Tierney's first goal of the
season earned the Revs their consolation.
By IAN HOLLIDAY
Bobby Convey lofted home a beautiful free kick in the 83rd minute and the San Jose Earthquakes
weathered a frantic final 10 minutes to hold on for a 2-1 win over the New England Revolution at
Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday night.
The win improves the Earthquakes to 3-4-3 (12 points) on the season, while the Revs drop to
3-4-4 (13 points).
Fresh off their third win of the season, the Revolution (3-3-4, 13 pts.) head west to face off
against the San Jose Earthquakes (2-4-3, 9 pts.) Saturday night at Buck Shaw Stadium.
In what projects to be a low-scoring affair between two goal-starved sides, the Revs and 'Quakes
both enter the match coming off much-needed wins but claiming them in very different fashions.
Who: New England Revolution vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Where: Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
When: Saturday, May 20th, 10:30 PM EST (7:30 PM PST)
The New England Revolution will look to ruin everybody's Saturday night plans (at least on the East
coast) when they take on the San Jose Earthquakes at the ungodly and irritating hour of 10:30
PM.
The Chicago Fire announced Wednesday that they will face the San Jose Earthquakes on May 24 in a
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play-in match at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The game kicks
off at 9:30 p.m. CT.
Read more at ESPNChicago.com.
