San Jose Earthquakes Preseason: Whither Simon Dawkins?
It was a warm and sunny Monday in San Jose as the players returned to the pitch at the Earthquakes training facility this week. Absences included Chris Wondolowski, Steven Beitashour and Justin Morrow,...
View ArticleMLS stars fail to shine in scoreless draw against Canada
Unlike most those watching Tuesday night’s international friendly between the United States and Canada, I did not find myself wanting to poke my eyes out at what I was witnessing. I saw no reason to...
View ArticleIn CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, MLS reigns supreme
After surviving the gauntlet of preliminary qualifiers, six CONCACAF nations finally kicked off the ten round round-robin tournament, known affectionately as “The Hexagonal,” or simply the Hex, that...
View Article5 Up and 5 Down: Which MLS offseason transactions will make the difference in...
With the 2013 MLS regular season opening weekend at hand, the plethora of roster moves in the offseason will finally get to be judged via results on the field. In both the Eastern and Western...
View Article2013 MLS season predictions: Wondolowski guns for consecutive Golden Boots,...
The stage is set for the opening weekend of the 2013 MLS regular season, as 18 teams will see action as part of First Kick. Another season means another three trophies are up for grabs, as well as a...
View ArticleQuakes dare to dream in 2013
After winning the elusive Supporters’ Shield and then crashing out of the MLS Cup playoffs earlier than anyone wished in 2012, the San Jose Earthquakes are now looking towards 2013. Ramiro Corrales,...
View ArticlePreviews aplenty for San Jose Earthquakes vs. New York Red Bulls
While a pair of nuts-and-bolts match previews are still forthcoming here at Center Line Soccer for Sunday’s match between the San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls, no fewer than four sources of...
View ArticleCenter Line Soccer Radio roundtable off to rousing success
Center Line Soccer Radio is in the house as Robert Jonas, Joe Nuxoll, and Lisa Erickson sidle up to the Roundtable to talk about the San Jose Earthquakes. The beer nuts go flying early as the trio...
View ArticleCenter Line Soccer Radio presents episode 8 of the roundtable: Portland...
Well, that didn’t go according to plan… The San Jose Earthquakes and their fans did not exactly have a trip to remember in the Rose City last weekend, as a thorny 1-0 loss to the Portland Timbers...
View ArticleA Eulogy for Frank Yallop, 2001-2003 and 2008-2013
Ladies and gentleman — brothers and sisters — members of the congregation, We are gathered here today to bid farewell to a man who has been a pillar of our community for nearly a decade. He saw us...
View ArticleCenter Line Soccer Radio, Episode 16: The roundtable celebrates the...
Hey Earthquakes fans! It’s time to grab a Bloody Lenhart and sidle up to the CLS Radio roundtable. But be warned, the table is quite crowded tonight, as Episode 16 brings out all the Center Line Soccer...
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