This Week
The San Jose Earthquakes have a busy week with two matches on the schedule. On Tuesday, July 15 Quakes take on the Honduran Olympic Team in a friendly match at Buck Shaw Stadium. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. PT. Following that game, the Quakes will head north to play their first match ever against Toronto FC at BMO Field on Saturday, July 19. Kickoff is at noon PT. The game will air live on HDNet and on tape delay on the radio in Spanish on KLOK 1170 AM.
Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC All-Time
2008 Season Series: First Meeting
MLS Regular Season: First Meeting
Home: 0-0-0
Away: 0-0-0
Shootout (1996-99): 0-0
Overtime (2000-03): 0-0-0
Playoffs: 0-0-0; U.S. Open Cup: 0-0-0
All-Time Scoring: San Jose - 0, Toronto FC - 0
Earthquakes Schedule for the Week of 7/14/08
Tuesday, July 15 - 8:00 p.m. PT - Honduran Olympic Team at Earthquakes at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Wednesday, July 16 - TBD
Thursday, July 17 - Travel to Toronto
Friday, July 18 - Training in Toronto
Saturday, July 19 - Noon PT - Earthquakes at Toronto FC at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario - Live on HDNet and on KLOK 1170 AM
Sunday, July 20 - Travel to San Jose
Injury Report
Probable - Ryan Cochrane (L - ankle sprain); Ned Grabavoy (R - groin strain); Jovan Kirovski (R - foot stress fracture)
Questionable - Nick Garcia (R - ankle sprain); Ronnie O'Brien (R - hamstring strain)
Doubtful - Kelly Gray (R - groin strain)
Out - Gavin Glinton (R - adductor release); Peguero Jean Philippe (R - internal knee derangement)
Last Match
Earthquakes 1, Rapids 1; July 12, 2008; Buck Shaw Stadium; Santa Clara, Calif.
The Earthquakes earned a 1-1 tie against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, July 12 at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara. An 11th-minute long ball for San Jose forward Kei Kamara appeared set to be cut out by Colorado midfielder Nick LaBrocca, but Kamara managed to get a piece of the ball, forcing Rapids' keeper Bouna Coundoul into a diving save. San Jose created another chance in the 26th minute when Kamara's cross was half-cleared to James Riley near the top of the box. Riley elected to let rip from distance and Coundoul did well to tip his shot over the bar. A long ball out of the back almost paid off for the Quakes in the 37th minute, when Colorado defender Pablo Mastroeni slipped and fell, allowing Ryan Johnson to get a clear look at goal. But with the ball on his weaker right foot, Johnson could only hit the side netting. Colorado's edge in possession finally resulted in good chance for Christian Gomez in the 40th minute, when his surging run saw him test Joe Cannon from 30 yards. The Quakes' goalkeeper was up to the challenge, and he snared Gomez's drive. Colorado began the second half showing a bit more fluidity in attack. Colorado's Tom McManus just missed finding Gomez with a cross in the 52nd minute. Colin Clark then tracked down the loose ball and put in a tantalizing cross, only for the Quakes Eric Denton to provide a vital clearing header. The Earthquakes answered with a goal in the 62nd minute when a free kick from Ramiro Corrales toward the goal allowed Johnson to knock a diving header to the back of the net. The Quakes nearly doubled their lead five minutes later when Coundoul was on hand to parry away midfielder Ronnie O'Brien's fierce free kick. Colorado equalized in the 70th minute. Given space on the right wing, Terry Cooke swung in a cross, and despite Conor Casey appearing to climb over the back of a Quakes' defender, he nodded home the delivery to level the score at one. Colorado threatened again in the 80th minute, when substitute Omar Cummings went on a mazy run, but his shot was deflected out by defender Nick Garcia. Casey nearly grabbed a stoppage-time winner for the Rapids, but his redirect of Clark's cross was saved by Quakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon, and the game ended in a stalemate.
Misc. Notes
Quakes Sign Huckerby
The Earthquakes announced Monday that the team signed English forward Darren Huckerby. Huckerby signed with the Earthquakes after San Jose acquired his rights from Toronto FC in exchange for allocation money and an international player slot. He will be added to the roster pending the arrival of his ITC and approval of his visa. Huckerby, 32, joins the Earthquakes after spending the last five seasons with Norwich City, located in Northeastern English coastal county, Norfolk. He was named to Norwich's all-time Best XI. He has also played for Manchester City, Leeds United and Coventry City.
Quakes Acquire Sealy
The Earthquakes announced Monday that the team acquired forward Scott Sealy from the Kansas City Wizards in exchange for allocation money. Sealy, 27, is in his fourth season in Major League Soccer this year, and he has scored 28 goals and notched five assists in 88 games in his career. This season, he has played 13 games and scored two goals for the Wizards.
Quakes Waive Midfielder Joe Vide
The Earthquakes announced Monday that the team waived midfielder Joe Vide. Vide has appeared in five games this season with two starts. He was originally drafted by the Earthquakes in the fifth round of the 2007 Major League Soccer Expansion Draft.
Quakes to Host Honduran Olympic Team
The Earthquakes will play the Honduran Olympic Team on Tuesday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m. PT at Buck Shaw Stadium. Honduras will be the first international team the Quakes will face in the 2008 season. The Honduran Olympic Team qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics after defeating Guatemala in the semifinals of the CONCACAF U-23 Championships on March 20. The last time the Quakes played against a national team was June 5, 2004 when the Quakes hosted the Canadian National Team, which was then coached by current Quakes head coach Frank Yallop. The Quakes fell 3-1 in that match.
Buck Shaw to Host SuperLiga Game
Club Deportivo Guadalajara will play Atlante FC in a SuperLiga match on Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m. PT at Buck Shaw Stadium. The inaugural SuperLiga tournament was played in 2007 with eight teams, four from Major League Soccer and four from the Mexican First Division. SuperLiga kicked off its second season on Saturday July 12, when Chivas Guadalajara defeated D.C. United 2-1 at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. The Dynamo defeated Atlante 4-0 that same night at Robertson Stadium in Houston. The SuperLiga final is scheduled for Aug. 5. Individual tickets for the game are on sale now. Tickets are available online at sjearthquakes.com, by calling 1-877-Quakes-01 or by visiting your local authorized Tickets.com outlets. Prices for individual tickets range from $20 to $60.
Johnson Nominated for Goal of the Week
Earthquakes forward Ryan Johnson's goal-scoring header in the 62nd minute against Colorado last Saturday was nominated for Sierra Mist Goal of the Week. Other nominations are goals by Kansas City's Davy Arnaud, Chivas USA's Ante Razov, Toronto FC's Abdus Ibrahim and Chicago's Chris Rolfe. Fans can vote at mlsnet.com.
Corrales Records First Assist of the Season
Ramiro Corrales notched his first assist of the season last Saturday against Colorado. His free kick outside the goal box helped Ryan Johnson score a diving header. It was his 20th career assist.
O'Brien Eighth in League in Corner Kicks
After playing against Colorado last Saturday, Ronnie O'Brien now has taken 37 corner kicks. He is ranked eighth in the league this season in corner kicks.
Cannon Third in Saves, Tied for Third in Shutouts This Season
Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon is ranked third in the league in saves with 66. Chicago's Jon Busch leads the league in saves with 75 followed by Kansas City's Kevin Hartman with 67. Cannon is also tied for third in shutouts with five. He is tied with Busch, Colorado's Bouna Condoul and New England's Matt Reis. Hartman and Real Salt Lake's Nick Rimando are tied for first with six.
Cannon's Appearances
Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon played 90 minutes last Saturday against Colorado to record his 117th career game as a member of the Earthquakes. He is eighth in the all-time list. Next on the list is Troy Dayak (1996-98, 2001-05), who made 129 appearances.
Cannon One Behind Meola
Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon is one away from tying Tony Meola for second in all-time shutouts in MLS history. Cannon achieved 61 shutouts in 230 games. Kansas City Wizards goalkeeper Kevin Hartman is the league's all-time shutout record holder with 73 in 286 games.
Corrales Continues Climbing to the Top
Ramiro Corrales started and played 90 minutes last Saturday against Colorado to record his 121st start and 10,892 minutes as a member of the Quakes. Corrales has now passed Troy Dayak (1996-98, 2001-05), who recorded 10,830 minutes, for fifth on the all-time list. Corrales is also one start away from tying Dayak for fifth in all-time in starts. Dayak started 122 games.
Quakes Hit Road One More Time Before Long Home Stretch
Following Saturday's game at Toronto FC, the Earthquakes play nine of their final 13 games at home. The Quakes have played six of the past eight games on the road.
Quakes-Toronto FC Connections
Quakes midfielder Ronnie O'Brien was selected by Toronto FC in the 2006 MLS Expansion Draft ... Toronto FC defender Todd Dunivant played for the Earthquakes from 2003-04 and was part of the 2003 MLS Cup Championship team ... Toronto FC equipment manager Malcolm Phillips was the Earthquakes equipment manager from 2002-05.
History of the Quakes-Toronto FC Rivalry
The Earthquakes and Toronto FC have never met in MLS regular season play. Toronto FC joined MLS for the 2007 season and the Quakes were on hiatus during the 2006 and 2007 seasons.
Toronto FC's All-Time Leaders vs. San Jose
Jeff Cunningham has been proven dangerous against San Jose in his career, scoring 10 goals and recording six assists in 21 games played ... Amado Guevara has scored four goals and recorded three assists in five career games vs. San Jose.
Quakes All-Time Leaders vs. Toronto FC
Ivan Guerrero and Jovan Kirovski each have scored a pair of goals against Toronto FC ... John Cunliffe and Ned Grabavoy have each registered an assist against Toronto FC ... Joe Cannon has shutout Toronto FC once.
Cannon Among the All-Time Leaders
Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon is among the all-time league leaders in Major League Soccer history in a number of goalkeeping categories. He is currently fourth all-time in MLS in appearances (232), fourth in minutes (20,895), fourth all-time in saves (968), third all-time in shutouts (61), fifth all-time in wins (87) and eighth all-time in goals against average (1.31). For San Jose goalkeepers, Cannon is first in club history in appearances (117), first in minutes played (10,701), first in saves (500), first in wins (49), first in shutouts (31) and second in goals against average (1.27) and saves percentage (74.4). He also holds the team's all-time record for saves in a game with 12 on July 8, 2000 at Colorado.
Quakes in July
The Earthquakes are 20-27-7 in MLS when playing in July after playing Colorado last Saturday.
Quakes Above .500
The Earthquakes all-time MLS record is above the .500 mark. The Quakes all-time regular season MLS record is 137-134-51. They had the third-best regular season record in MLS history at the conclusion of the 2005 season at 134-125-47.
Making the First One Count
The Quakes scored first last Saturday but Colorado came back to tie the game 1-1. After tying the Rapids, the Earthquakes now own a 64-4-10 record in their last 78 matches when they score the first goal of the game. They are 3-1-1 this season when scoring first. In 2005, San Jose went undefeated at 14-0-5 when scoring first. The Earthquakes were 25-2-2 in 2001 and 2002 when finding the back of the net first. The Quakes only gave up leads two times in 2002, losing 2-1 to Los Angeles on July 4 and falling 2-1 to Kansas City on July 27. The team continued that trend in 2003, possessing an 11-0-1 mark in the regular season when they scored the first goal. In 2004, the Quakes went 8-1-1 when scoring first, the top mark in MLS. The Quakes gave up their lead and lost to Los Angeles on July 4, 2004 for the first time since July 27, 2002 against Kansas City. The Quakes are also impressive in the playoffs when scoring first, posting a 6-0-0 record.
Scoring First Under Yallop
During Frank Yallop's first tenure with San Jose, the Earthquakes were one of the best teams in the league when scoring the first goal. The team went 36-2-1 from 2001-03 when scoring the first goal of the game. The Quakes only gave up leads two times in 2002, losing 2-1 to Los Angeles on July 4 and falling 2-1 to Kansas City on July 27. Yallop is now 3-1-1 in 2008 when scoring first following San Jose's 1-1 draw with Colorado last Saturday.
