Score One For San Jose Soccer Players, Fans
by Elliott Almond and Tracy Seipel (Commentary | San Jose Mercury News - February 8)
Ten years after San Jose taxpayers approved funding to build a regional soccer complex, the end may be in sight. more details | go to article

Earthquakes To Break Ground On Practice Field Near Planned San Jose Stadium Site
by Elliott Almond (Article | San Jose Mercury News - January 27)
The Earthquakes plan to break ground today on a training field at the proposed site of a soccer stadium, the most tangible evidence yet that ownership is serious about building a pitch across from Mineta San Jose International Airport. more details | go to article

Quakes Make A Deal For Defender
by Elliott Almond (Profile/Interview | San Jose Mercury News - March 1)
With the Major League Soccer season opener three weeks away, the Earthquakes have made another big move by trading for veteran right back Chris Leitch of the New York Red Bulls, the Mercury News has learned. more details | go to article

Quakes Set To Face Up-And-Coming Team
by Elliott Almond (Preview | San Jose Mercury News - February 12)
The battle of Major League Soccer's expansion teams begins. more details | go to article

Quakes Seal Deal With Convey
by Elliott Almond (Profile/Interview | San Jose Mercury News - February 10)
The Earthquakes officially procured one of the final pieces of their offense today by signing attacking midfielder Bobby Convey, the team said. more details | go to article

Earthquakes Get 6-Foot-3 Forward Campos
by Elliott Almond (Profile/Interview | San Jose Mercury News - February 9)
The Earthquakes landed their second "target" striker in a week, getting 6-foot-3 Brazilian Pablo Campos on Monday, four days after signing 6-4 Cam Weaver. more details | go to article

Quakes Sign Weaver But End Talks With Byers
by Elliott Almond (Profile/Interview | San Jose Mercury News - February 5)
The Earthquakes lost one forward, signed another and now have a veteran defensive midfielder in their sights. more details | go to article

Quakes Deal With Byers On Verge Of Collapse
by Elliott Almond (Profile/Interview | San Jose Mercury News - February 4)
The Earthquakes appear to have lost forward Peter Byers of Antigua after the parties reached an impasse in negotiations, the player's agent told the Mercury News late Wednesday night. more details | go to article

Quakes Close To Signing Convey
by Elliott Almond (Profile/Interview | San Jose Mercury News - February 3)
The Earthquakes got a huge boost Tuesday as they closed in on a deal to sign star midfielder Bobby Convey, a Major League Soccer source said. more details | go to article

Progress On A Stadium?
by Elliott Almond (Commentary | San Jose Mercury News - January 31)
The San Jose construction firm working on the 49ers' stadium project in Santa Clara has begun preliminary work on a 15,000-seat soccer facility for the Earthquakes. Also: Earthquakes preseason update. more details | go to article

Earthquakes Let Midfielder Ronnie O'Brien Go
by Elliott Almond (Profile/Interview | San Jose Mercury News - January 22)
Ronnie O'Brien, a vital part of the Earthquakes' midfield last season, won't return to the club, General Manager John Doyle said Thursday. more details | go to article

Quakes' O'Brien Brings Experience And An Edge
by Elliott Almond (Profile/Interview | San Jose Mercury News - April 2)
Ronnie O'Brien had been with the San Jose Earthquakes for fewer than 48 hours when he approached rookie midfielder Shea Salinas, who was practicing his crossing passes. more details | go to article

Quakes Bringing Back Ramiro Corrales
by Elliott Almond (Profile/Interview | San Jose Mercury News - February 13)
Ramiro Corrales is making his third tour with the San Jose Earthquakes. more details | go to article

For Chivas Fans, A Slice Of Mexico Here In San Jose
by Elliott Almond (Result | San Jose Mercury News - July 1)
12,002 see Guadalajara club draw in friendly at Spartan Stadium more details | go to article

Soccer Mania Taking Hold In China
by Elliott Almond (Preview | San Jose Mercury News - June 1)
Lack of progress in international men's soccer prompts Chinese fans to fume more details | go to article