New Beginnings (Kinda)

Hey there.

So this is my new blog, wherein I will discuss the MLS team the San Jose Earthquakes.

Let's start with a little background about me! I've always been a sports minded person. I've followed the Anaheim Angles, LA Dodgers, Green Bay Packers and the LA Lakers. But it's only been about a year since I started following soccer somewhat indepth. I am a fan of Italian calcio, I am half Italian, and the good 'ole US of A version, MLS. I am from the LA area and have an attachment to any and all LA teams, except hockey. But since I'm living in San Jose now and attending school here, I've started following the Earthquakes. Seems only natural, to me, to root for a team in the area you reside. I also love an underdog and that's what the Earthquakes have become in the year since their return to MLS.

Okay, so enough about my history. Let's talk Quakes! Brief history: The Quakes are one of the origianl MLS teams back when MLS was founded in 1996, although they were known as the Clash until 1999. They won the MLS Cup in 2001 and 2003 and were runners up in 2002. However in 2006 they were moved to Houston and became the Dynamo. A replacement team was not set up until 2008. The team has won the MLS Cup twice, MLS Supporter's Shield once, and the Western Conference twice. The MLS Cup winners get to add a silver star to their team logo, so the Quakes logo has two silver stars above it.

Currently the Quakes are managed by Canadian Frank Yallop, captained by American Ramiro Corrales, play at Buck Shaw Stadium at Santa Clara University and their kits are sponsored by Amway Global.