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Benfica7 · 22-08-2008, 16:06

The San Jose Earthquakes travel to Los Angeles this week-end to play at Chivas for the second time this season. The first game between the two teams, back in July (0-1 loss on July 5th) is a painful memory for San Jose. It was their last (undeserved and controversial) loss.

7 weeks, 3 ties and 2 wins later, it is a totally different team that will start the game next Saturday at the Home Depot Center. Undefeated in 5 games, back in the race for the playoffs and with 7 goals scored in the last two games, the Quakes are now only 2 points behind Chivas who had the opposite results since the two teams last met (3 ties, 3 losses)

With a win, San Jose would pass Chivas in the standings and, for the first time, leave the last position. It is also important for the Quakes to confirm, away from home, that they are able to repeat the kind of performances they have shown in their last 2 home games (3-2 win against LA Galaxy and 4-0 win against the leaders of the league, the New England Revolution)

Darren Huckerby, Francisco Lima, Arturo Alvarez and Scott Sealy were not part of the team on July 5th. A few weeks later, they look like they have always been there. Their integration in the team, their commitment to the game and their contribution to the latest performances of their team have been such a success that Chivas will probably not recognize the team they received 7 weeks ago.

The atmosphere was relaxed today at Santa Clara for the Earthquakes' last training before the team travels to LA. After a session focused on offensive phases, Frank Yallop was happy about the work done. He talked about the chances of making the playoffs:

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Benfica7 TS Member Favourite Team: San Jose Quakes, Benfica Benfica7 is Offline Mood: Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 2,099 vCash: 373 Rep: Rep Points: 240 Country:	The San Jose Earthquakes travel to Los Angeles this week-end to play at Chivas for the second time this season. The first game between the two teams, back in July (0-1 loss on July 5th) is a painful memory for San Jose. It was their last (undeserved and controversial) loss. 7 weeks, 3 ties and 2 wins later, it is a totally different team that will start the game next Saturday at the Home Depot Center. Undefeated in 5 games, back in the race for the playoffs and with 7 goals scored in the last two games, the Quakes are now only 2 points behind Chivas who had the opposite results since the two teams last met (3 ties, 3 losses) With a win, San Jose would pass Chivas in the standings and, for the first time, leave the last position. It is also important for the Quakes to confirm, away from home, that they are able to repeat the kind of performances they have shown in their last 2 home games (3-2 win against LA Galaxy and 4-0 win against the leaders of the league, the New England Revolution) Darren Huckerby, Francisco Lima, Arturo Alvarez and Scott Sealy were not part of the team on July 5th. A few weeks later, they look like they have always been there. Their integration in the team, their commitment to the game and their contribution to the latest performances of their team have been such a success that Chivas will probably not recognize the team they received 7 weeks ago. The atmosphere was relaxed today at Santa Clara for the Earthquakes' last training before the team travels to LA. After a session focused on offensive phases, Frank Yallop was happy about the work done. He talked about the chances of making the playoffs: __________________ Reporter: "Why do you think you can get behind the defense so easily?" Huckerby: "Because I'm a good player!"