(Editorial) – After Saturday’s 6-1 shellacking at the hands of the Portland Timbers, Earthquakes GM, Jesse Fioranelli, took to the podium post-match instead of Matias Almeyda. Almeyda had a headache according to Fioranelli, which I’m not 100% sure everyone buys. If he had a headache, it might be because of the squad he has to select a 20 man sheet from every week. Fioranelli … [Read more...] about Jesse Fioranelli to blame for Earthquakes woes
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Colorado Downs Quakes Behind Cole Bassett and Jonathan Lewis Goals
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – For the second time this month, Colorado Rapids played San Jose Earthquakes. Cole Bassett and the Rapids hosted this time, in a Wednesday night MLS game. RapKids Rolling: Colorado Downs Quakes Behind Cole Bassett and Jonathan Lewis Goals The Rapids had their best half of offensive set pieces of the year. Lalas Abubakar and Andre Shinyashiki both had … [Read more...] about Colorado Downs Quakes Behind Cole Bassett and Jonathan Lewis Goals
San Jose Earthquakes: Reviewing Predictions, Revising Expectations
It’s time to breakdown predictions and expectations for the San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes are now 6 games removed from the MLS is Back Tournament, and now it’s time to review my predictions for them (paraphrased below) and reassess where this club is at the moment (spoiler alert: it’s not good). 8/29 at […] San Jose Earthquakes: Reviewing Predictions, Revising … [Read more...] about San Jose Earthquakes: Reviewing Predictions, Revising Expectations
LWSC Radio: MLS return to Play Reviews
PODCAST – What’s up internet? Matt and Daniel return to the microphone to discuss MLS return to play. They reprise the good old game of “Red light, yellow light, green light” and Dan gets a personal reprise of his weekly ‘Quakes rant. All that and more on this episode of LWSC Radio! LWSC Radio: MLS return to Play Reviews Last Word SC Radio is a part of Last Word on Sports … [Read more...] about LWSC Radio: MLS return to Play Reviews
First pro sports event in Santa Clara County since March draws “crowd”
CLICK HERE if you’re having a problem viewing the photos on a mobile device. SAN JOSE — Gary Quan and his wife Emily drove to Earthquakes Stadium on Saturday, as they normally do for Quakes home games. But this time they never got out of the car, even after arriving. Their blue Prius was one of about 50 vehicles stationed just outside the playing field while the Earthquakes … [Read more...] about First pro sports event in Santa Clara County since March draws “crowd”
San Jose Earthquakes have no answer in another bad defeat to LAFC
The San Jose Earthquakes dropped their third consecutive game in a 5-1 defeat to Los Angeles FC on Wednesday night in what was the team’s worst outing of the year. Diego Rossi scored twice to boost his MLS-leading goals total to nine. LAFC (3-2-3) improved to 5-0 all-time against San Jose, which has been outscored in those games by a combined 20-4. Danny Hoesen scored his first … [Read more...] about San Jose Earthquakes have no answer in another bad defeat to LAFC
LAFC shake the Quakes, 5-1, for three points at The Banc
Los Angeles, Calif. — LAFC's second match at home couldn't have been any different than the first time. The sweltering humidity replaced by a stereotypical SoCal evening, complete with breeze. A small contingent of the 3252 set-up camp across from The Banc. With flares and voices that typically permeate throughout the stadium. Even the moon, rose full with a golden hue. This, … [Read more...] about LAFC shake the Quakes, 5-1, for three points at The Banc
San Jose Earthquakes lose but get goal from young star
Cade Cowell, 16, became the youngest player in team history to start and to score a goal but the San Jose Earthquakes fell to the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 in a Major League Soccer game Saturday night in Carson. Cowell scored in the 59th minute to give the Quakes (2-2-2, 8 points) a 2-1 lead. But Cristian Pavon scored on a penalty kick and Sebastian Lletget got the game-winner off … [Read more...] about San Jose Earthquakes lose but get goal from young star
‘It has to change’: Chris Wondolowski’s emotional reaction to this moment of protest
SAN JOSE — Chris Wondolowski spoke Thursday about racial injustice and why the San Jose Earthquakes boycotted their game the previous night with a passion he rarely has shown off the field. Wondolowski, Major League Soccer’s all-time leading scorer with 161 goals, spoke for about 30 minutes to reporters in a Zoom call to send a message from the Quakes locker room: “It is time … [Read more...] about ‘It has to change’: Chris Wondolowski’s emotional reaction to this moment of protest