Training Facility Opens

The new Nutralite Training Facility will open today. What does this mean to us and the Q's? I see it as another investment into the foundation of building a organization into a strong entity and presence in the South Bay. Congrats to the Quakes. But the big step will be finally move forward on the new stadium. (Wouldn't Nutralite be a better thing to put on our shirts?)

Opening of New Training Facility

Spurs coming to Buck Shaw in July

Huh? Tottenham will be making a San Jose stop during their summer U.S. tour in July.

Quakes Shake-Up the Revs

WOW. The Earthquakes played at a different intensity level tonight - a level that we have not seen in a long time. Chris Wondoloski and Ike Opara scored for the Q's and they went on to win 2-nil over the New England Revolution. It was an amazing victory of the Quakes.

Sharon - our steady drummer in Section 108 was MIA again tonight (she wasn't at the game on Wed. night either). Playing golf? Babysitting? Her priorities have been just thrown out the window! (we miss you!). Her hubby Ed continues to do his best to fill in for her!

Also - without having to have Lisa give us a warning - we kept our mouths shut about assuming a victory until the final whistle was blown!

SCORING SUMMARY
San Jose	New England
Chris Wondolowski (57)
Ike Opara (71)

MATCH STATS
	San Jose	New England
Shots (on Goal)	13(8)	11(6)
Fouls	7	9
Corner Kicks	5	3
Offsides	2	3
Time of Possession	0%	0%
Yellow Cards	0	1
Red Cards	0	0
Saves	6	6

MATCH INFORMATION

Stadium: Buck Shaw Stadium Attendance: Match Time: 22:00 ET Official(s): Elias Basakos (Referee)

No US Open Cup run... again

Well- as expected, the crowd was tiny for this "play-in" match for the Quakes and RSL. The weather was clear, but a bit chilly out at Buck Shaw. I was happily surprised with the starting lineup for the Q's. We had some guys that were not perenial bench warmers out there so maybe we were going to try to win this one (Leitch, Corrales, Sanchez, and Alvarez coming off of the bench). The Q's fought back from a nil-2 defecit to equalize at 2-2 at the end of regulation. OT was two - 15 minute halves. The Quakes took a 3-2 lead late in the 2nd OT period, but gave up an equilizer late and OT ended 3-3. RSL took the victory in PKs 5-3.

Mistakes on defense didn't give Jon Busch a chance to help us win this game. But there were some good things that I saw (1) team has a fighting spirit (2) Omar Jasseh looked great - he is only 17 yrs old! (3) I like Justin Morrow alot - great hustle, and (4) Eduardo seemed to have sparked the comeback when he entered the game, but after only a few minutes on the pitch - he left the field with some sort of injury (UGH).

The Cup.US article

SHOUT OUT to our section 108 buddy Lisa! She is our walking, talking, and beautiful SJ Quakes media guide!

NEXT HOME GAME: NE Revolution this coming Saturday at the SB San Siro

Scott Sealy is back

The Quakes picked up free-agent Scott Sealy (on the Q's roster in 2008) to bring in some added depth up front. I wouldn't say this is a spectacular move, but it is a solid one. Scott provided some added experience and depth and will do so again this time around.

San Jose Merc article

Quakes WIN! Quakes WIN! Quakes WIN!

The Q's played a close game with the Fire in Chicago, but held on to win 2-1. Arturo Alvarez and Ike Opara scored for the Q's. WOW - an away victory. This has been in such scarcity the last 2 seasons. Jason Hernandez saved the day with an amazing save at the goal line in support of Joe Cannon after the Fire charged in after a Quakes turnover. First points of the season -way to go!

So Long Quincy

Yesterday it was announced that the Q's traded away Quincy Amarikwa for a furture draft pick. I am sad to have to see Quincy go. He was the only Quakes player currently on the roster that showed any kind of "spark" of energy. When he came of of the bench, he HUSTLED and was all over the field. If it weren't for his size, he would easily dominate with his speed. I wish him well in Colorado.