Quakes beat the Rapids 1-nil

Can you believe it? The Q's have one their 2nd straight home game - beating the Colorado Rapids on Sat 5/1 at Buck Shaw. It wasn't an easy win - trying to hold on after Wondo scored tha games first goal, but Joe Cannon made some key saves and helped the team capture 3 more points.

Lisa got her free "facebook update" ticket, H, Dave, Ed, and I (along with jr. member Sean) kept the beat going in Sec 108. Where was Sharon? At an Eagles concert at the Tank. Will we ever see her again this season? She has missed some of the best games we have seen t he past 2 years. Hope to see her back this coming Sat as we face the Red Bulls.

Dave, H, and I grabbed a bowl of pho after the game (somewhere on El Camino Real).

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.

News on Stadium; Lower Prices for 2010?

Well, the Q's dropped a heartbreaker against Colorado this past weekend and the blame falls squarely on the shoulders of the .......referees. They were awful. I really can't say much more without throwing up.

Huckerby's Pending Retirement

I am sorry to hear that Darren Huckerby's stint with the MLS and the Quakes will be short-lived. He did bring a spark and excitement to the Quakes in 2008. Hucks is the man (...when he isn't injured....)

Stadium Drawings Released

Well, it is great to see these "drawings". I like everything except for the "open end". I'll believe it when I see it though....I hope that it isn't another "dream" like that new A's stadium in Fremont.

(I do like the idea of calling this place the "Epicenter")

Lower Prices for 2010?

The Quakes also announced that ticket prices will be down in 2010. Well, I think it is a good idea - but what is really going to draw fans is the product on the pitch. But don't get me wrong...I'll be ordering my season tickets and will be thankful for the reduced prices.

1 "friendly" and 1 "must win"

There will be 2 Quakes games this week at the SB San Siro. The first one is tomorrow night vs CD FAS - an international friendly. Don't expect the first team out there on the pitch for this one. CD FAS is a top club from El Salvador. The big game will be on Saturday when we take on Chivas USA - a must win as I see it if we are going maintain an outside chance to get into post season play. Chivas is one of the teams that is also fighting for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Currently they have 39 points (2nd to Houston with 43). The Q's only have 30. RSL, Colorado, and FC Dallas are the teams we are trying to catch (this is why the FC Dallas tie last week really hurt us). This week: NY @ RSL, Toronto @ Dallas, and Colorado @ LA. (The Galaxy is behind the Q's with 29 pts. Ideally - Quakes win, RSL and Dallas lose, and Colorado and LA tie).