LA Galaxy lose to San Jose Earthquakes on the road, 1-0
SAN JOSE, Calif. — What Avaya Stadium’s first California Clasico lacked in goals, it made up for in angry passion. Shea Salinas’ rebound header gave the San Jose Earthquakes an early lead, and Leonardo’scontroversial red card two minutes into the second half helped the Quakes hang on for a 1-0 victory against LA Galaxy on Friday […]
Quincy Amarikwa shows determination with San Jose
SAN JOSE – Last weekend, California native and San Jose Earthquakes forward, Quincy Amarikwa scored his fourth goal against Houston Dynamo in his last five appearances. [quote_box_center]“He works hard and battles,” Quakes captain and also California native, Chris Wondolowski said. “You want someone out there that has that. I think he brings some passion and something […]
The Galaxy come from behind to beat the Quakes 5-2
What a game! The Galaxy found themselves struggling in the first half with a 2-0 deficit. Their luck however, turned around in the second half. Steven Gerrard helped the Galaxy win 5-2 in a wild comeback. Gerrard enjoyed a successful MLS debut as he provided two assists to Robbie Keane and notched one goal himself. […]
San Jose Earthquakes signs Californian Marc Pelosi
SAN Jose – Marc Pelosi is finally going back home after spending 4 years in England with Liverpool. The 21-year old who was once one of the biggest American prospects is also part of the U-23 U.S. National Team. Pelosi is from Sunnyvale, California and grew playing soccer with De Anza Force club until he started playing […]
Marc Pelosi training with San Jose Earthquakes
Marc Pelosi, who was born in Germany but raised in Sunnyvale, California, signed with the English club Liverpool about 3 years ago, having played with both the U-18 and U-21 teams. He was also the captain for the United States U-17 team during the 2011 World Cup, which is when Liverpool spotted him. Pelosi started playing […]
Tommy Thompson ascends to NT stalwart
[dropcap type =”1″]C[/dropcap]arson, California – One year ago, Tommy Thompson was pretty far removed for the U.S. youth national team program. He had not been to a camp since one of the earliest call-ins at the U14 age group and his path to a future call-up did not seem entirely clear. In the midst of […]