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Originally Posted by Huckerbys right foot

There my fav MLS team and i been taking alot more notice since hes joined

Glad he is playing brilliantly...when MLS ends hes coming back here as he has a Season Ticket

That is nice mate. He's a really great player, will you be watching our next match?

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Originally Posted by Benfica7

That is nice mate. He's a really great player, will you be watching our next match?

Nah i just read the match reports afterwards.....some Norwich City sites show news on how he is doing and that so you can tell how much of a impact he had on our club

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Originally Posted by Huckerbys right foot

Nah i just read the match reports afterwards.....some Norwich City sites show news on how he is doing and that so you can tell how much of a impact he had on our club

Oh also if I am home during the match, if you want I can do live play-by-play

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• "Hanley: Quakes, Wizards will be playing to win" (Thursday 08/28/08)
  

Summer signing Josh Wolff will be looking to inject a spark into Kansas City’s attack.

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Streaking Quakes, Wizards collide
Two of MLS's hottest sides come together in San Jose

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES vs. KANSAS CITY WIZARDS
BUCK SHAW STADIUM, Santa Clara, Calif.
Aug. 30, 2008 | 7 p.m. PT (CSN-W; MetroSports)
WEEK # 23 | GAME # 152

Now with a place in the MLS Cup Playoffs in their expansion season firmly within their sights, the San Jose Earthquakes kick off a three-game homestand against the Kansas City Wizards in a huge match for both teams. The Quakes are still at the foot of the Western Conference, but third place and an automatic playoff spot is just four points away with nine games to play. The Wizards also need the full three points to pull themselves back into the hunt, sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with Toronto FC with third place some nine points away.
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Quakes trying to replace Corrales
Yallop tabs Grabavoy to slot in behind Lima for injured midfielder

Things have been going so well lately for the San Jose Earthquakes, they've almost forgotten what adversity feels like. Owners of a six-game unbeaten streak, the Quakes and their revamped attack are poised to make what was heretofore unthinkable: a run at the playoffs.
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Huckerby comfortable with Earthquakes
San Jose midfielder netted game-winning goal against KC

Throughout its brief history, MLS has been littered with foreign imports who either struggled to settle in, or never adapted at all. Six games into his MLS career, it's safe to say that San Jose Earthquakes' midfielder Darren Huckerby doesn't fall into either one of those categories.

The Englishman continued his brilliant start to his stateside adventure, scoring a priceless game-winning goal in San Jose's 2-1 win over Kansas City before 10,089 fans at Buck Shaw Stadium. It was Huckerby's third goal of the season, one that showed just how much belief there is within the team as the season heads into its stretch drive.
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Quotes: SJ 2 KC 1

On the win:
"It was a good three points and an important time in the season to win. I thought we played well the first half, the first 20 minutes of the second was poor, we allowed Kansas City back into the game; but is great to come back and win the game in the end. It is a sign of a good team that sticks together and doesn't quit."

On team's confidence:
"We feel comfortable we can win. We have D.C. and then Houston which are two tough games, but we have confidence that we can win both. We have already played the best teams home and away and we have done ok. There is no guarantee that we are going to win every game but there is a guarantee that we are going to give everything we have and not quit and keep going."

On Darren Huckerby's performance:
"I think he is really enjoying his football to be honest. You look at him off the field and around the building and he is just flying. He just wants to get the ball because every time he gets the ball he feels like he can do something. He is going to go against anybody and beat them. He was great tonight. It is very exciting to watch him, I get on the edge of my seat when he gets the ball and I am coaching."
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Huckerby continues Quakes' revival
Header in 83rd minute the difference as San Jose topples Kansas City

Two months ago, the San Jose Earthquakes were dead and buried. Saturday night against the Kansas City Wizards, they continued their resurrection, as Darren Huckerby's header with seven minutes remaining allowed the Quakes to claim a 2-1 victory and continue their push for a playoff spot.

An Arturo Alvarez header had given San Jose a 1-0 lead two minutes before halftime, only for the Wizards' Davy Arnaud to equalize courtesy of a Michael Harrington cross in the 64th minute. That merely set the stage for Huckerby's heroics, as the Englishman headed home Ryan Johnson's knockdown from close range to give the Quakes a priceless victory.
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It's not been easy, but after 7 undefeated games in a row and a late goal by Huckerby tonight, the San Jose Earthquakes are finally not in the last position in the league's standings anymore!

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Darren Huckerby finally won his battle against Jack Jewsburry - Photo: Nap - The Project FC

For the first time this season, the Earthquakes were starting the game without Ramiro Corrales (knee sprain - View our season's stats). This would probably have been a huge handicap just 2 months ago, but Frank Yallop now has enough players on the bench. In this case he even had two solutions. The defensive one would have been Kelly Gray as a second defensive midfielder with Francisco Lima.

Playing at home and counting on Lima's ability to do the job himself, the San Jose coach chose a more offensive option with Ned Grabavoy. The two center midfielders did a great defensive job, but Grabavoy didn't have the expected offensive impact.

As usual since Darren Huckerby arrived in San Jose, the danger came mostly from the two british wingers, Ronnie O'Brien on the right and Huckerby on the left.

After a very good first 25 minutes, San Jose, seemed tired and let the Kansa City Wizards come back in the game. Between the 25th and the 40th minute the game was balanced. Both sides' defenses looked solid and controlled the few interesting offensive moves.

5 minutes before the end of the first half, the Quakes finally seemed decided to make a difference before the break and found some energy to accelerate their game. They immediately put the Wizard's defense in trouble and, after a couple of good chances, James Riley passed the ball to the right to Ronnie O'Brien who, with a perfect cross, found Arturo Alvarez' head at the six-yard line. Alvarez didn't miss the opportunity (1-0, 44th)

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Arturo Alvarez scored the first goal for his team - Photo: Nap - The Project FC

3 minutes earlier, Scott Sealy received a great ball from Huckerby and took a shot that Kevin Hartman (Kansas City's goalkeeper) could only stop with his chest. On the rebound, O'Brien's shot was deflected by a defender for a corner kick.

Overall, the Wizards were lucky to reach half time only one goal behind and the Earthquakes were going to regret the missed opportunities.

After the break, Kansas City seemed to be a totally different team. They controlled the game during 20 minutes, moving the ball very well and creating great chances. Only a solid defense and a great Joe Cannon delayed the event, but the visitors were going to score. It happened in the 64th minute, when Michael Harrington received the ball on his right wing and had all the time to control it and send a perfect cross into Davy Arnaud's run at the far post. Arnaud arrived right before Jason Hernandez could intercept the cross and pushed the ball into the net (1-1, 64th)

Probably as a consequence of their recent good streak of results and knowing that they could do much better than this, the local team, instead of sinking, took the control of the game again and, with a great determination, finished the game the same way they had started it.

With two pair of fresh legs (Ryan Johnson and Shea Salinas came in and were both involved in the winning goal) the Earthquakes shook the Kansas City's defense during 20 minutes and eventually were rewarded for their effort when Lima crossed from the left to Ryan Johnson at the far post. Johnson headed the ball towards the goal and Huckerby was there to push it in the back of net right before Hartman could catch it (2-1, 83rd)

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Darren Huckerby after pushing the ball in the net for the winning goal - Photo: Nap - The Project FC

Kansas City then desperately tried to send long balls in the Earthquakes' 18. Most of them were gifts to the Quakes' defenders or Joe Cannon. However, the visitors had one last chance to steal a point in the stoppage time: Roger Espinoza, alone in front of Joe Cannon, forced the goalkeeper to a miraculous save. Cannon could only deflect the shot into Chance Myers feet. With the goal open 5 yards in front of him, the Wizards' defender who replaced Michael Harrington one minute earlier totally missed his volley and wasted the last opportunity for his team.

With 25 points, the Earthquakes pass Colorado (24 points) and join the Galaxy in the 5th position in the Western Conference, just 1 point behind Dallas (26 points) and 2 behind Chivas (27)

After a friendly game against Seattle (USL-1 - Future MLS) next Tuesday at Buck Shaw, the Earthquakes receive DC United on September 6th at 7pm and the Houston Dynamo on September 13th at 7pm

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Sounders top Quakes in friendly


The San Jose Earthquakes have been tough to beat lately, as evidenced by their seven-game unbeaten streak in league play. But on Tuesday night, the Seattle Sounders showed the rest of MLS how it's done, as Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar's goal five minutes from time gave the visitors a 2-1 win against the Quakes in a friendly at Buck Shaw Stadium.

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Quakes reserves stay sharp

Friendly results have a funny way of sparking widely varying reactions from players and coaches. Witness Tuesday's match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the USL First Division's Seattle Sounders, one that finished with the visitors claiming a 2-1 victory against what is arguably MLS' hottest team.

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Earthquakes to Play Club Deportivo FAS on October 7 at Buck Shaw

SAN JOSE, CALIF. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced Wednesday that the club will host defending Salvadoran champion Club Deportivo FAS on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The game will be held at Buck Shaw Stadium and will be season ticket holder bonus game "B." Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT.

Individual tickets for the game are on sale now and are available online at sjearthquakes.com, by calling (800) 225-2277 or by visiting your local authorized Tickets.com outlets. Prices for individual tickets range from $20 to $60. Season ticket holders should use their Bonus Game "B" ticket for the match and they will have the ability to purchase additional tickets at a discounted price.

FAS, based in Santa Ana, El Salvador, has been the country's most successful club since its inception in 1947. FAS, which stands for Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, has won 16 first division championships, while finishing runner-up 14 times. FAS also won the CONCACAF Champions Cup in 1979.

FAS is led by four El Salvador National Team regulars, defenders Marvin Gonzalez, Ramon Flores and Alfredo Pacheco and forward Emerson Umana. Pacheco currently serves as captain of FAS. Argentinean forward Alejandro de la Cruz Bentos is FAS' active leading scorer with 76 goals. He is ranked third on the club's all-time scoring list.

The match will mark the first time that the Earthquakes have faced an opponent from El Salvador. The Quakes are 5-7-5 all-time against international opponents in friendly matches, including their 4-0 victory over the Honduran Olympic Team earlier this season.

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GO QUAKES!

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Earthquakes sign Ghebru, Somma
San Jose inks midfielder, forward to development deals

The San Jose Earthquakes announced Thursday that the team has signed Michael Ghebru and Davide Somma to developmental contracts. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Ghebru, 20, was born in Germany and played in the youth system at three different clubs. He spent time with Offenbacher Fotball Club Kickers 1901, MSV Duisburg and Eintracht Frankfurt. Ghebru will count as an international on the Earthquakes roster.

Somma, 23, was born in South Africa, but has Italian citizenship and also possesses a green card. He has spent time with three Italian clubs in his career. He started his career with Perugia in 2004, before signing with FC Pro Vasto in 2005. Somma played most recently for Olbia Calcio.

Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) - Earthquakes sign M Michael Ghebru and F Davide Somma.

Michael Ghebru #23
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-9
Weight: 150
Born: November 7, 1987 in Langen, Germany
Hometown: Langen, Germany

Davide Somma #32
Position: Forward
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Born: March 26, 1985 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
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