We’re back from the international break and it’s time to hit the road again as the Verde & Black take on the 13th place team in the West: The San Jose Earthquakes. But don’t let their spot in the standings fool you. After last September’s shenanigans at Q2 Stadium, this one means a little more.
San Jose Earthquakes Fast Facts
- MLS Debut: 1996 & 2008 (They got the Cleveland Browns/Baltimore Ravens treatment)
- Current Record: 0-3-1 (1 pt)
- Finish Last Season: 10th Western Conference (41 pts)
- Nickname: It’s literally in their name
- Trophies: 4 (2 MLS Cups, 2 Supporter Shields)
- Wooden Spoons: 3
- Names You May Know: Javier Lopez, Cade Cowell, Jeremy Ebobisse, Matias Almeyda (Head Coach)
- Notable Famous San Jose People: Nikki Sixx, Screech Powers, Steve Wozniak, Joey Chestnut
Mayor Adler, we’re sending you to Brooklyn this July to defend Austin’s honor against San Jose State University’s greatest athlete. Don’t let us down!
What is San Jose’s biggest claim to fame?
Its clearly the tech industry, though that is starting to look like a repeat of their soccer team that once migrated to Texas.
What is San Jose’s biggest export?
Why do we not like San Jose again?
Because of this…..
And this….
Final Match Day Hate Rating
If you haven’t figured it out, I really don’t like these guys. As in, they are nearing that Columbus tier of disdain that is slightly below Frisco and Houston. I imagine San Jose is Homer Simpson here, but I’ll gladly side with the drill sergeant.
Uncle Tony P.
Uncle Tony P. is a lifelong Austin FC supporter and overall handsome son of a bitch who always has a full supply of mustard on hand for his Verde friends.