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San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu: Quakes at Union highlights; Quakes vs. Dynamo preview; plus more news

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On the San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana:

1. The San Jose Earthquakes and Philadelphia Union ended their match in a 1-1 draw last Saturday. Give us a quick recap of that match.

2. Magnus Eriksson and Andrew Tarbell made the 18 for MLS Team of the Week.

3. Eriksson’s goal helped raise this season’s amount to $3,500 for Wells Fargo’s Goals For Education.

4. Quakes partner with San Jose State University.

5. The Quakes host the Houston Dynamo this Saturday at 7:30 pm. Give us your three keys to the game as well as your prediction.

Ana does the San Jose Earthquakes podcasts each week at SportsRadioService.com

SJ Earthquakes leave Philly with a point, end match with a 1-1 draw against the Union

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By Alexandra Evans

The San Jose Earthquakes (1-2-1) searched for a win against the Philadelphia Union (1-1-2) on Saturday after coming off of three consecutive losses against Sporting Kansas City, Club Léon, and New York City FC. Neither a win nor a loss occurred against Philadelphia as the game ended in a 1-1 draw at the Talen Energy Stadium Saturday. 

The action was minimal in the first 45 minutes of the match, with the exception of a yellow card for the Union’s David Accam and a goal from Quakes’ Magnus Eriksson at the 37-minute mark, assisted by Danny Hoesen. The Union had nine shots compared to the Quakes’ four, and they had possession of the ball for 57% of the first half. Still, the Quakes were up 1-0.

Following the Quakes’ loss to NYCFC, Eriksson told an MLS reporter: “There are a lot of players in this locker room that hate to lose. Still, we’re going in the right direction.”

Yeferson Quintana received a yellow card 11 minutes into the second half (56-minute mark overall). Defender Shea Salinas replaced Joel Qwiberg for the Quakes at the 58-minute mark, as well as Ilsinho for David Accam on the Union at the 63rd. One minute later, Alejandro Bedoya scored the Union’s first goal (assisted by Fafa Picault) to tie the game 1-1.

After 90 minutes, the game ended with a score of 1-1. The Union heavily exceeded the Quakes in both shots (22 versus nine) and possession of the ball (63% versus 37%). Nonetheless, San Jose did not go home pointless.

Up Next: The Quakes return home at Avaya Stadium on Saturday, April 14 to host the Houston Dynamo. Kick off is at 7:15 p.m. PT. 

San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu: Quakes fall 2-1 to NYCFC; Quintana scores first MLS goal; Join fans for viewing party on Saturday

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On the San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana:

1. Despite the Quakes’ 2-1 loss to NYCFC Saturday night, Florian Jungwirth remained optimistic about the weeks to come.

2. Yeferson Quintana scored his first goal with the Quakes in their 2-1 loss to NYCFC. Describe Quintana’s goal for us.

3. Quintana’s goal brought the Quakes’ Wells Fargo Goals for Education total to $3,000 on the year.

4. The news broke out Monday morning that the Quakes will play Manchester United at Levi’s Stadium on July 22nd.

5. The Quakes will host a viewing party on April 7th so the Black and Blue faithful can watch the team’s game against the Philadelphia Union. Give us more information on the upcoming event.

Ana does the San Jose Earthquakes podcast each week at SportsRadioService.com

Earthquakes drop 2-1 decision to NYCFC

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By: Ana Kieu

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes returned home for a redemption match, hosting NYCFC at Avaya Stadium Saturday night.

In case you missed it, San Jose dropped a 3-2 decision to Sporting KC at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Mo., on March 17.

The Quakes had a lot to look forward to coming into this nationally televised match against NYCFC on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and TSN2. Vako Qazaishvili returned to the field and these two teams were just moments away from competing in a West Coast vs. East Coast match.

The Quakes didn’t waste any time getting on the board as Yeferson Quintana got his first goal as a member of the Blue and Black at the third minute of the first half. Just moments later, Quintana had a good look on the field.

Oh yeah, and Krazy George was in attendance. In case you didn’t know, Krazy George is the world’s most famous cheerleader as well as the creator of the “wave.”

For the second time in one week, Vako made a powerful kick that went just above the opponent’s net at the 31st minute of the half in an attempt to be featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays on ESPN.

The Quakes held a 1-0 lead over NYCFC at halftime. Shots were 5-3 in favor of San Jose.

NYCFC’s Anton Tinnerholm scored his second career MLS goal to even the score 1-1 at the 49th minute of the second half.

Quakes captain Chris Wondolowski applied pressure on the NYCFC backline at the 54th minute of the half, but the score remained tied 1-1.

NYCFC took a 2-1 lead when Maxi Moralez scored the go-ahead goal at the 60th minute of the half.

Harold Cummings was kicked by an NYCFC player at the 75th minute of the half. Cummings was able to pick himself up off the ground, but he was shook up pretty bad, so Quincy Amarikwa stepped onto the field to replace Cummings.

There was six minutes of stoppage after these two teams battled it out in two halves. Vako kicked a goal into the net at the 95th minute, but a NYCFC defender blocked the kick from entering the net.

The Quakes lost to NYCFC 2-1 in full time.

Notes
Quakes’ starting lineup: Andrew Tarbell, Nick Lima, Chris Wondolowski, Shea Salinas, Anibal Godoy, Magnus Eriksson, Yeferson Quintana, Florian Jungwirth, Danny Hoesen, Harold Cummings and Vako Qazaishvili.

NYCFC’s starting lineup: Sean Johnson, Anton Tinnerholm, Alexander Callens, Maxime Chanot, Saad Abdul-Salaam, Ebenezer Ofori, Yangel Herrera, Maximiliano Moralez, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, David Villa and Jesus Medina.

Up Next
The Earthquakes head to Talen Energy Stadium to take on the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, April 7 at 4:00 pm PST.

San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu: Quakes host NYCFC Saturday; plus more news

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On the San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu:

1. The Quakes welcome NYCFC to Avaya Stadium Saturday night. What are your three keys to the game?

2. The Quakes’ training field got a new fence wrap on Monday. What do you think of the mini makeover?

3. JT Marcinkowski earned a spot on the USL’s Team of the Week for his standout performance in the Reno 1868 FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC match, which ended in a 1-1 draw Saturday night.

4. Ted Ramey, the voice of the Earthquakes, recently said that the player he’s expecting to have their breakout is Magnus Eriksson.

5. The Quakes recently tweeted a story titled “Defying All Odds: Cardinal Newman’s Inspiring Journey to Glory” that was published after Cardinal Newman was crowned the D3 NorCal Champions following the Tubbs fire.

Ana Kieu does the San Jose Earthquakes podcast each week at SportsRadioService.com.

Landon Donovan returns to San Jose, Earthquakes fall to Club Léon 1-0

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By Alexandra Evans

SAN JOSE — For their third match of the 2018 season, the San Jose Earthquakes took on the visiting Club Léon, to whom they fell 1-0.

Quakes captain Chris Wondolowski came close to a breakaway goal just over a minute into the first half before he was called offsides. After receiving a smooth pass from Quincy Amarikwa, Magnus Eriksson attempted a shot with much force at the net at the seventh minute, which went over the bar. Léon’s Landon Donovan, a former Earthquake, broke the scoring silence at the 19-minute mark when he struck the ball past Quakes starting goaltender Andrew Tarbell.

The board remained scoreless for the remainder of the match with both teams having subbed out several starters from the 46th minute to the 74th minute and received numerous good scoring chances accompanied by good defense. Léon took home the 1-0 victory.

Donovan, who scored the game’s only goal (the game-winner), is known to be the greatest American men’s soccer player. He was on a loan with San Jose from 2001 to 2004 and helped lead the Quakes to MLS Cup wins in 2001 and 2003.

The Quakes will return to Avaya Stadium on Saturday, March 31 to face New York City FC. Kick-off is at 4:45 p.m. PDT. 

San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu: Quakes fall short to Sporting KC 3-2; sign a French defender; plus more news

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By: Ana Kieu

On the San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu:

1. The Quakes battled it out with Sporting KC at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday, but fell short, 3-2. Give us a brief recap on that back-and-forth game.

2. Chris Wondolowski scored his first goal of the season for a classy finish in the Quakes’ game against Sporting KC. Tell us more about the star forward and give us your prediction for goals he’ll score this season.

3. Vako has had a great first two games so far this season with two goals and two assists. What else can you say about him?

4. The Quakes signed defender Paul Marie, the club’s first-round selection in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft. Tell us more about this new signee in San Jose.

5. The Quakes will return home to host NYCFC on March 31st at 5:00 pm PST. I know you’ll be covering that match for us, but give us your three keys to the game.

San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu: Quakes fall to Sporting KC 3-2 in Saturday matinee; France’s Paul Marie joins Quakes; plus more Quakes news

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On the San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu:

1. The Quakes battled it out with Sporting KC at Children’s Mercy Park last Saturday, but fell short, 3-2. Give us a brief recap on that back-and-forth match.

2. Chris Wondolowski scored his first goal of the season for a classy finish in the Quakes’ match against Sporting KC. Tell us more about Wondo and give us your prediction for the number of goals he’ll score this season.

3. Vako had a great first two games so far this season with two goals and two assists. What else can you say about him?

4. The Quakes signed defender Paul Marie, the club’s first-round selection in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft. Tell us more about this new signee in San Jose.

5. The Quakes will return home to host NYCFC on March 31st at 5 pm PST. I know you’ll be covering the match, but just give us your three keys to the game.

Ana Kieu does the San Jose Earthquakes podcasts each week at SportsRadioService.com.

Earthquakes unable to come back as they lose to Sporting KC 3-2

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By: Eric He

The San Jose Earthquakes were in the match until the end, but could not find a late equalizer in a 3-2 loss to Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday night.

Sporting KC held much of the possession throughout the match and outshot San Jose, stats, which were reflected on the scoreboard.

After halftime, with the score knotted at 1-1, Sporting KC took control. Graham Zusi put home a spectacular shot from long range and then Felipe Gutierrez connected in the 68th minute to put Kansas City up 3-1.

Chris Wondolowksi brought the Earthquakes closer in stoppage time, but San Jose ran out of time as Kansas City ran out the clock.

The home team opened the scoring on a penalty kick after Johnny Russell was tripped by San Jose goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell. Illie Sanchez nailed the kick past Russell to give Kansas City a 1-0 lead.

But San Jose would equalize in the 32nd minutes, as Nick Lima sent a cross on the rush and Valeri Qazaishvili punched it in the net after a few shots.

Sporting KC had 12 corner kicks to three for the Earthquakes, who drop their first game of the season after winning their home opener two weeks ago.

Up Next: The Earthquakes will host NYCFC at Avaya Stadium on Saturday, March 31 at 5:00 pm PST.

San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana Kieu: Quakes face Sporting KC next; plus more Quakes news

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On the San Jose Earthquakes podcast with Ana:

1. The Earthquakes head to Children’s Mercy Park to take on Sporting Kansas City this Saturday at 5:30 pm PT. What are your three keys to the game?

2. Magnus Eriksson and the Quakes visited the San Jose Sharks last week at the SAP Center. It was an epic meeting between two of San Jose’s finest.

3. Francois Affolter turned 27 yesterday. What else can you say about the Swiss defender?

4. The Quakes seem to be trying to get more people to attend their games as they recently introduced their SJ Squad Goals program, which provides exclusive benefits for fans bringing their friends and family to the matches this season. Tell me more about the program.

5. Reno 1868 FC signed Kevin Partida, pending league and federation approval, according to the Quakes’ announcement yesterday. Partida, a third-round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, returned home to northern Nevada, where he’s practicing with the team.

Ana does the Quakes podcast each week at SportsRadioService.com