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Union Dues says Justin Mapp "has won himself into the 'Do Not Boo' list" and looks forward "to welcoming Mapp and his new team to PPL for the first time.

San Jose are in a "win or go home" mentality at this point in the season in regards to the playoffs. As most people know the Quakes are on a 12 game winless streak, a new club record. Toronto FC are facing their own troubles. Head coach Aron Winter has gutted his roster this season in an attempt to get an effective offensive system running.

The Quakes are going to get an earful from Yallop on Monday, you can bet your ass on that. After describing this match as a must win, the Quakes played tepid soccer and only seemed to come alive after Chivas' second goal. Despite 4 mintues of second half stoppage time, the lads couldn't secure a tie.

Chivas USA (0-2-3 3 points) take on the Quakes (1-2-2 5 points) at home tomorrow, Saturday, for an afternoon match. This will be, barring any schedule changes or additional games, the only afternoon game this season. Chivas has been on a poor run in their first 5 games. Their offense has been quiet and defense shaky.

The last time the Quakes were in New York, they snatched a playoff victory from the Red Bulls, along with advancement to the Eastern Conference Finals, with a 3-1 victory. This season both teams are currently sitting on 5 points after 4 games. Technically the Quakes are having a better run of form as they are undefeated in their last 3 games while New York is coming off a 1-0 loss to local rivals Philadelphia.

The Quakes leave today for 10 days of training and 3 exhibition games at Tottenham's training grounds, Spurs Lodge, in London. The Quakes trained in London with Tottenham during preseason last year and both coaches and players stated that the time spent training and bonding in London helped them make the playoffs in 2010.

The Quakes leave today for 10 days of training and 3 exhibition games at Tottenham's training grounds, Spurs Lodge, in London. The Quakes trained in London with Tottenham during preseason last year and both coaches and players stated that the time spent training and bonding in London helped them make the playoffs in 2010.