Well, I just returned home after seeing the Quakes take a hammering from the Galaxy 3-0. Close to 30,000 were at the game at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland (the largest crowd in Quakes history). Of course a majority of them were there to see one person - David "Mr Posh Spice" Beckham. he had a decent game, nothing spectacular. I do agree that Beckham has done alot for the MLS - in terms of visibility and credibility. The Galaxy were even without Donovan who was with the US men's national team getting ready for their world cup qualifier against Barbados tomorrow. Who knows what the score could have been.
The Quakes did pick it up in the 2nd half - after Shea Salinas got into the game. The speed that he brings to Quakes lineup really makes a difference. Too bad he missed another shot right in front of the goal though (arghhhhhh).
A couple of things. It was great to see that large crowd. The Quakes didn't do alot to "win" any of them over to support SJ soccer in the long term. The turnout did show that there are soccer fans out there - they are just not Quakles fans (YET!)
Tonight was the game that was the debut of my new "The Fault Zone" banner. It is not very big, but I think it turned out nice. I am going to have add something to highlight the letters a little better though. I think it will look great at the South Bay San Siro! (Buck Shaw). Thanks to my friend David for delivering it in time for the game tonight.
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