Our Quakes played Chivas USA tonight down at the HDC. No television coverage (only Spanish radio). I looked at the box score and the game appeared pretty even, except that the Q's had a corner kick advantage. Despite that, the game ends nil-nil.
We are still hanging out in the basement of the MLS right now, but we didn't lose ground as many Western Div teams also lost this week. The remaining games on the schedule include a majority of them at the SBSS (South Bay San Siro). The home field support should make a huge difference as we see if we have enough kick left for the final sprint (...too many hours watching the Olympics!).
Next home game is Aug 30th versus the KC Wizards. The dilemma I have is that is also the opening day for Cal Football (vs Michigan State) in Berkeley. Despite my clear preference for "real" football versus American football, the California Golden Bears are my first love in terms of sports. My alma mater is finally showing life as a college football program after years and years of (personal) agony.
Section 108 Percussion: My cousin H and I form the Sec 108 percussion group at the SB San Siro. Sometimes we are joined by T as a third. We are toying with the idea of adding some variety to our cheering with cow bells, etc. We'll see how creative we can be. We also need to practice our "Oh Huckerby" cheer (the one that is on this You Tube video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15xlpBjpUP0 )
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
HUCKERBY!
Huckerby's Initial Weeks in the MLS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15xlpBjpUP0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgSffB04epk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15xlpBjpUP0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAFY0WppxG4&feature=related
Tributes to Darren Huckerby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el3Q0-A9GN4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZRPGhZfsOI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CypYSJZCgDY&feature=related
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Who are these Quakes???
Man, I missed another home game (company picnic). Missed the 4-nil drubbing of the New England Revolution. Ryan Johnson, Ronnie O'Brien (2x), and Scott Sealy scored the goals, but after watching the replay on MLStv, it was obvious to me that Darren Huckerby was the man of the match. His leadership has brought the expansion Quakes to new heights. Their play has truend around completely with the addition of Hucks + Alvarez, Sealy, and Lima. It is a completely different team. We aren't depending on only Ronnie to generate offense. The playoffs are not a pipe dream anymore. GO QUAKES!
We just found out that one of our "bonus" games this year is against the Seattle Sounders (USL). They will be joining the MLS next season as Seattle Sounders FC. It will be a nice addition to the west coast and QWest Field would be a great play to visit for a road game.
We just found out that one of our "bonus" games this year is against the Seattle Sounders (USL). They will be joining the MLS next season as Seattle Sounders FC. It will be a nice addition to the west coast and QWest Field would be a great play to visit for a road game.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Beat LA! Beat LA Beat LA!
I was out of town and missed the Quakes vs Galaxy re-match at McAfee. I was in Reno and couldn't get the people running the sports lounge at the hotel I was staying at to just run one of their 50+ big screen lcds to the Quakes game. "Sorry sir - but this is too big of a baseball day so we can't put the MLS on". Geeeeez. I only missed the best game of the season so far - thanks alot.
2 of the 3 goals were scored by newcomers Huckerby and Alvarez. This new lineup changes the team completely. The guys played with confidence and attacked on the offensive end - something we just haven't seen much of this season. I see Billy Beane's fingerprints all over these recent transactions. What I am curious about is the A's current slump tied to the Quakes making major moves recently? Can't split time between 2 franchises without one taking a hit.
Hmmmmmmmmm.
2 of the 3 goals were scored by newcomers Huckerby and Alvarez. This new lineup changes the team completely. The guys played with confidence and attacked on the offensive end - something we just haven't seen much of this season. I see Billy Beane's fingerprints all over these recent transactions. What I am curious about is the A's current slump tied to the Quakes making major moves recently? Can't split time between 2 franchises without one taking a hit.
Hmmmmmmmmm.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
MoneyFutbol!
...the Quakes have now aquired Arturo Alvarez from FC Dallas! I think the relationship between the Oakland A's and the Quakes (same ownership) is showing now in FULL FORCE. I can't help thinking that Billy B. is either directly involved or is serving as an advisor in the most recent flurry of transactions that have been executed by the Quakes.
Read this exerpt from a NY Times article from last Aug. 2007:
Wolff said one of the key members of the team’s brain trust would probably be Billy Beane, the A’s general manager, who is a rabid, if closeted, soccer fan. Beane’s frugality and keen evaluation of baseball players for a small-market team was dissected in the book “Moneyball.”
“Billy and his staff will help a lot in identifying players,” Wolff said. “I took Billy and a bunch of A’s executives to the World Cup in Germany last summer. I was just in awe of their knowledge of soccer. They know about every baseball player who can stand upright and they also know soccer. What was funny was that, in the middle of the baseball season, Billy was away in Europe and the A’s won six games.”
Read this exerpt from a NY Times article from last Aug. 2007:
Wolff said one of the key members of the team’s brain trust would probably be Billy Beane, the A’s general manager, who is a rabid, if closeted, soccer fan. Beane’s frugality and keen evaluation of baseball players for a small-market team was dissected in the book “Moneyball.”
“Billy and his staff will help a lot in identifying players,” Wolff said. “I took Billy and a bunch of A’s executives to the World Cup in Germany last summer. I was just in awe of their knowledge of soccer. They know about every baseball player who can stand upright and they also know soccer. What was funny was that, in the middle of the baseball season, Billy was away in Europe and the A’s won six games.”
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Huckerby's Home Debut
July 27, 2008
It was Darren Huckerby's home debut at the South Bay San Siro and he didn't disappoint. He scored the Quakes 2nd goal of the day. You ask how did the Q's score two goals and end up tying the NY Red Bulls? The Q's first goal was an own goal by Eric Denton minutes after the opening kick. OUCH. He was trying to head the ball back to Joe Cannon and oooops - it went to high and Joe couldn't stop it. This is the 2nd time this season that the Q's have given own goals while attempting to just pass the ball back to Joe. We got 1 point, but we needed 3 BAD.
Overall though, the team looked good - there was a sense of confidence that they exuded and maintained offensive pressure on the RB's all day. The addition of Huckerby, Sealy, and Lima has changed the face and heart of this team. Looking forward to a run so we can somehow squeek into the playoffs.
MARKETING: I can't figure out why the stadium is not filling up for every game. Soccer is very popular in the Bay Area and the Q's still struggle to sell tickets (unless there is the lure of an opposing team with a superstar such as Blanco or Beckham). C'mon Bay Area - the Quakes are alot of fun to support.
It was Darren Huckerby's home debut at the South Bay San Siro and he didn't disappoint. He scored the Quakes 2nd goal of the day. You ask how did the Q's score two goals and end up tying the NY Red Bulls? The Q's first goal was an own goal by Eric Denton minutes after the opening kick. OUCH. He was trying to head the ball back to Joe Cannon and oooops - it went to high and Joe couldn't stop it. This is the 2nd time this season that the Q's have given own goals while attempting to just pass the ball back to Joe. We got 1 point, but we needed 3 BAD.
Overall though, the team looked good - there was a sense of confidence that they exuded and maintained offensive pressure on the RB's all day. The addition of Huckerby, Sealy, and Lima has changed the face and heart of this team. Looking forward to a run so we can somehow squeek into the playoffs.
MARKETING: I can't figure out why the stadium is not filling up for every game. Soccer is very popular in the Bay Area and the Q's still struggle to sell tickets (unless there is the lure of an opposing team with a superstar such as Blanco or Beckham). C'mon Bay Area - the Quakes are alot of fun to support.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Joe Cannon on Facebook
Well, I ran across Facebook profiles for Joe Cannon and James Riley while taking a look at the SJ Quakes fan page on Facebook. Now I have Joe and James on my friends list. Fun.
The Quakes played great against Chivas USA over the 4th of July weekend, but ended up losing the game 1-nil in final minutes of regulation. It was heart-breaking. It will be nice to have them back home again for the game against Colorado this Sat at the South Bay San Siro. We'll have the drums ready for action!
The Quakes played great against Chivas USA over the 4th of July weekend, but ended up losing the game 1-nil in final minutes of regulation. It was heart-breaking. It will be nice to have them back home again for the game against Colorado this Sat at the South Bay San Siro. We'll have the drums ready for action!
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