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REAL SALT LAKE v SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
(May 31, Rice-Eccles Stadium; 7:30 p.m. MT; FSC/FSE)
2008 SEASON RECORDS PROBABLE LINEUPS ROSTERS
GP W-L-T PTS GF GA REAL SALT LAKE
Real 9 2-5-2 8 12 16
SPONSOR
GOALKEEPERS
at home 4 2-0-2 8 9 4 1 Chris Seitz
18 18 Nick Rimando
24 Kyle Reynish
Earthquakes 8 2-5-1 7 6 11 Rimando DEFENDERS
on road 4 1-3-0 3 2 6 2 Tony Beltran
4 6 4 Jamison Olave
LEAGUE HEAD-TO-HEAD 2 Olave Borchers
17 6 Nat Borchers
ALL-TIME (4 meetings): Beltran Wingert 13 Ian Joy
Real Salt Lake 0 wins, 4 goals … 21 17 Chris Wingert
Earthquakes 2 wins, 8 goals … Ties 2 20 Nikolas Besagno
Kovalenko 27 Matias Mantilla
77 5
28 Dustin Kirby
AT RICE-ECCLES STADIUM (2 meetings): Williams Beckerman 33 David Horst
Real Salt Lake 0 wins, 2 goals … 11 MIDFIELDERS
Earthquakes 1 wins, 3 goals … Ties 1 5 Kyle Beckerman
Morales 7 Alex Nimo
2007 (MLS): Did not meet 8 Matias Cordoba
16 9 11 Javier Morales
12 Nathan Sturgis
Deuchar Espindola 15 Kenny Cutler
21 Dema Kovalenko
77 19 26 Kevin Reiman
UPCOMING MATCHES 29 Brennan Tennelle
REAL EARTHQUAKES Kirovski Johnson 77 Andy Williams
Sat. June 7 Kansas City Sat. June 7 at Columbus FORWARDS
Sat. June 14 at Chivas USA Sat. June 14 Los Angeles 9 Fabian Espindola
11 7 10 Robbie Findley
Wed. June 18 San Jose Wed. June 18 at Real Salt Lake 14 Yura Movsisyan
Sat. June 21 New England Sun. June 22 at D.C. United Grabavoy O'Brien
12 6 16 Kenny Deuchar
25 Tino Nunez
Corrales Vide
WHERE THE GOALS COME FROM S.J. EARTHQUAKES
GOALKEEPERS
REAL EARTHQUAKES 2 21 1 Joe Cannon
Denton
3 5 Hernandez 24 Michael Gustavson
F A F A Garcia Cochrane 31 Dan Benton
12 16 GOALS SCORED 6 11 DEFENDERS
68 51 MINUTES PER GOAL 120 65 1 2 Eric Denton
3 Nick Garcia
HOW SCORED Cannon 4 James Riley
5 Ryan Cochrane
3 10 RIGHT FOOT 1 9 13 Adam Sloustcher
5 5 LEFT FOOT 3 1 14 Matt Hatzke
REFEREE: Jorge Gonzalez. 17 Greg Curry
3 1 HEADERS 2 1 18 Jamil Roberts
SAR (bench): Paul Scott; JAR (opposite): Frank Anderson;
1 0 OTHER 0 0 4th: Tyler Ploeger 21 Jason Hernandez
TYPE OF PLAY 22 Kelly Gray
INJURY REPORTS 25 Amir Lowery
REAL SALT LAKE - OUT: FW Yura Movsisyan (R meniscus surgery), MF 27 Jay Ayres
8 7 OPEN PLAY 2 6
Nathan Sturgis (L hamstring strain); QUESTIONABLE: DF Ian Joy (L ankle MIDFIELDERS
1 4 CROSS 0 1 bone spur); PROBABLE: FW Fabian Espindola (L hamstring strain), MF 6 Joe Vide
1 0 CORNER 2 0 Javier Morales (R adductor strain), DF Jamison Olave (R MCL strain) … 7 Ronnie O'Brien
0 0 REBOUND 2 1 SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES - OUT: DF Jay Ayres (facial fracture); FW Gavin
11 Ned Grabavoy
0 3 PENALTIES 0 1 12 Ramiro Corrales
Glinton (sports hernia); FW Peguero Jean Philippe (R knee internal derange- 15 Shea Salinas
0 2 DIRECT FROM FREE KICK 0 0 ment) 19 Ryan Johnson
1 0 FREE KICK (INDIRECT) 0 1 23 Ivan Guerrero
DISCIPLINARY SITUATION
1 0 OWN GOALS 0 1 FORWARDS
SUSPENDED: RSL: Ian Joy (through June 1) 8 Adam Smarte
DISTANCE WARNINGS (suspended next yellow card): none 9 Gavin Glinton
16 Kei Kamara
3 3 INSIDE GOAL AREA 2 3 INTERNATIONAL DUTY 20 John Cunliffe
7 10 INSIDE PENALTY AREA 4 5 SJ: Kei Kamara (Sierra Leone; v Equatorial Guinea, June 1); Ivan Guerrero 77 Jovan Kirovski
2 3 OUTSIDE PENALTY AREA 0 3 (Honduras; v Venezuela, May 30)
RECORD AT HALFTIME RECORD WITH FIRST GOAL TEAM LEADERS GOALSCORING RECORD
(W-L-T) LEAD TIED TRAIL SCORE ALLOW REAL GOALS SCORED IN GAME
RSL 2-0-0 0-2-2 0-3-0 2-1-2 0-4-0 G: 3 Beckerman/Espindola GP 0 1 2 3 4+ TOT AVG
SJ 1-1-0 1-1-1 0-3-0 2-1-0 0-4-0 A: 5 Morales RSL 9 2 4 2 0 1 12 1.33
SHT: 17 Espindola/Morales SJ 8 5 0 3 0 0 6 0.75
THE LAST TIME SOG: 11 Espindola
REAL SALT LAKE SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES FC: 16 Kovalenko GOALS ALLOWED IN GAME
Date Score (Gms since) Date Score (Gms since) FS: 25 Morales GP 0 1 2 3 4+ TOT AVG
Home win 5/10/2008 RSL 2, DAL 1 (0) 5/22/2008 SJ 2, HOU 1 (0) OF: 10 Deuchar RSL 9 1 3 3 1 1 16 1.78
Road win 10/20/2007 RSL 1, COL 0 (5) 4/19/2008 SJ 2, COL 0 (2) C: 3 Joy/Kovalenko SJ 8 2 2 3 1 0 11 1.38
Home loss 10/15/2007 RSL 0, HOU 1 (4) 5/10/2008 SJ 2, CLB 3 (1) E: 1 Joy
Road loss 5/24/2008 RSL 1, DAL 2 (0) 5/17/2008 SJ 0, NE 2 (0) EARTHQUAKES GOALS BY INTERVALS
Tie game 5/03/2008 RSL 2, LA 2 (3) 5/03/2008 SJ 0, DAL 0 (3) G: 2 Kamara GOALS SCORED
Shutout for 4/12/2008 RSL 4, DC 0 (6) 5/03/2008 SJ 0, DAL 0 (3) A: 3 Grabavoy Total 1-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 OT
Shutout vs. 5/15/2008 RSL 0, COL 2 (1) 5/17/2008 SJ 0, NE 2 (1) SHT: 20 Kamara RSL 12 2 3 0 1 3 3 0
SOG: 9 Kamara SJ 6 0 0 2 0 2 2 0
FC: 16 Kamara
GAME-BY-GAME: WON/LOST/TIED FS: 18 Kamara GOALS ALLOWED
OF: 5 Kamara Total 1-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 OT
Real Salt Lake TLWLLTWLL C: 3 3 Corrales/Garcia RSL 16 0 0 5 3 2 6 0
Earthquakes LLWLTLLW E: 0 SJ 11 2 2 1 0 1 5 0
REAL SALT LAKE v SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
(May 31, Rice-Eccles Stadium; 7:30 p.m. MT - MLS Game 67)
REAL SALT LAKE
2008 CAREER
No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birthdate Birthplace GP GS G A GP GS G A
1 Chris Seitz GK 6-3 236 03/12/1987 San Luis Obispo, CA 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0
2 Tony Beltran DF 5-8 150 10/11/1987 Claremont, CA 5 3 0 1 5 3 0 1
4 Jamison Olave DF 6-3 210 04/21/1981 Medellin, Colombia 4 4 0 0 4 4 0 0
5 Kyle Beckerman MF 5-10 165 04/23/1982 Crofton, MD 9 9 3 0 172 147 16 17
6 Nat Borchers DF 6-2 175 04/13/1981 Tuscon, AZ 9 9 0 1 92 91 2 3
7 Alex Nimo MF 5-5 140 03/21/1990 Monrovia, Liberia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Matias Cordoba MF 5-10 161 10/07/1984 Lanus, Argentina 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
9 Fabian Espindola FW 5-9 160 05/04/1985 Buenos Aires, Argentina 7 5 3 0 19 13 5 2
10 Robbie Findley FW 5-9 165 08/04/1985 Phoenix, AZ 9 4 1 1 34 18 9 1
11 Javier Morales MF 5-9 143 01/10/1980 Buenos Aires, Argentina 8 8 1 5 15 13 2 7
12 Nathan Sturgis MF 5-10 150 07/06/1987 Boca Raton, FL 2 2 0 0 31 30 0 0
13 Ian Joy DF 5-9 165 07/14/1981 San Diego, CA 6 6 0 0 6 6 0 0
14 Yura Movsisyan FW 6-0 180 08/02/1987 Baku, Azerbaijan, USSR 5 1 0 0 38 11 5 0
15 Kenny Cutler MF 5-9 157 03/08/1982 Richmond, VA 3 1 0 0 39 31 0 0
16 Kenny Deuchar FW 6-3 200 07/08/1980 Denny, Scotland 9 8 2 0 9 8 2 0
17 Chris Wingert DF 5-10 155 06/16/1982 Babylon, NY 9 9 0 0 90 65 0 4
18 Nick Rimando GK 5-9 184 06/17/1979 Montclair, CA 9 9 0 0 181 181 0 5
20 Nikolas Besagno MF 6-0 188 11/15/1988 Maple Valley, WA 0 0 0 0 8 4 0 0
21 Dema Kovalenko MF 5-8 177 08/28/1977 Kiev, Ukraine 9 8 0 2 207 186 36 38
24 Kyle Reynish GK 6-3 193 11/03/1983 Valencia, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 Tino Nunez FW 5-8 180 08/22/1984 Long Beach, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 Kevin Reiman MF 5-7 150 03/14/1986 Yorktown Heights, NY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
27 Matias Mantilla DF 5-8 154 02/14/1981 Buenos Aires, Argentina 7 6 0 0 17 15 1 0
28 Dustin Kirby DF 5-10 173 12/12/1984 Mentor, OH 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
29 Brennan Tennelle MF 5-11 150 10/05/1986 San Diego, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
33 David Horst DF 6-4 210 10/25/1985 Pine Grove, PA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
77 Andy Williams MF 5-8 171 09/23/1977 Toronto, Ontario, Canada 9 4 0 1 231 172 24 70
HEAD COACH : Jason Kreis 12/29/1972 W8 L18 T8
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
2008 CAREER
No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birthdate Birthplace GP GS G A GP GS G A
1 Joe Cannon GK 6-2 201 01/01/1975 Sun Valley, ID 8 8 0 0 224 223 0 3
2 Eric Denton DF 5-9 155 02/08/1978 Falls Church, VA 4 4 0 0 164 152 5 19
3 Nick Garcia DF 5-10 175 04/09/1979 Plano, TX 7 7 0 0 231 231 1 4
4 James Riley DF 5-10 150 10/27/1982 Colorado Springs, CO 7 7 0 1 77 61 1 4
5 Ryan Cochrane DF 6-1 181 08/08/1983 Portland, OR 6 6 0 0 90 79 2 1
6 Joe Vide MF 5-11 154 05/16/1984 Fort Worth, TX 3 1 0 0 26 16 0 0
7 Ronnie O'Brien MF 5-10 155 01/05/1979 Dublin, Ireland 8 8 1 1 122 111 13 40
8 Adam Smarte FW 5-11 165 05/09/1987 Monrovia, Liberia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Gavin Glinton FW 5-11 175 03/01/1979 Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos 6 4 0 0 67 20 6 5
11 Ned Grabavoy MF 5-7 160 07/01/1983 Joliet, IL 8 8 0 3 78 57 5 13
12 Ramiro Corrales MF 6-0 180 03/12/1977 Los Angeles, CA 8 8 1 0 186 162 10 19
13 Adam Sloustcher DF 5-10 160 07/31/1987 San Francisco, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 Matt Hatzke MF 5-9 160 12/27/1985 San Jose, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 Shea Salinas MF 5-10 150 06/24/1986 Lubbock, TX 8 1 0 0 8 1 0 0
16 Kei Kamara FW 6-3 186 09/01/1984 Kenema, Sierra Leone 8 8 2 0 44 21 7 0
17 Greg Curry DF 5-9 172 10/12/1985 Sacramento, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 Jamil Roberts DF 6-0 175 03/04/1986 San Jose, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 Ryan Johnson DF 6-1 180 11/26/1984 Kingston, Jamaica 7 1 1 0 17 2 1 0
20 John Cunliffe FW 5-11 160 08/08/1984 Bolton, England 3 0 0 0 18 5 3 1
21 Jason Hernandez DF 5-10 170 08/26/1983 New York, NY 8 8 0 0 61 44 0 0
22 Kelly Gray DF 6-2 185 04/07/1981 Palo Alto, CA 2 1 0 0 139 110 7 9
23 Ivan Guerrero MF 5-7 170 11/30/1977 Comayagua, Honduras 8 8 1 0 82 79 4 16
24 Michael Gustavson GK 6-4 185 03/13/1987 Aiken, SC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 Amir Lowery DF 6-2 180 12/26/1983 Los Angeles, CA 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
27 Jay Ayres DF 6-1 180 02/25/1986 San Angelo, TX 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
31 Dan Benton GK 6-5 200 12/29/1980 Oakland, CA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
77 Jovan Kirovski MF 6-1 180 03/18/1976 Escondido, CA 1 0 0 0 110 101 24 10
HEAD COACH : Frank Yallop 04/04/1961 W59 L51 T31
REAL SALT LAKE vs. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
RICE-ECCLES STADIUM, Salt Lake, Utah
May 31, 2008 | 7:30 p.m. MT (FSC/FSE) WEEK # 10 | GAME # 67
Real Salt Lake return home to take on the San Jose Earthquakes with both teams looking to start the climb back
up the Western Conference standings. With just one win in their last six games, both of Real’s victories have
come at Rice-Eccles Stadium, last three weeks ago against FC Dallas. The Earthquakes put an end to their four-
game winless streak last week, defeating Houston Dynamo at Buck Shaw Stadium in an emotional night for their
first home victory since their return to the league.
REFEREE: Jorge Gonzalez. SAR (bench): Paul Scott; JAR (opposite): Frank Anderson; 4th: Tyler Ploeger
MLS Career: 18 games; FC/gm: 28.2; Y/gm: 4.2; R: 6; pens: 7
INJURY REPORT: REAL SALT LAKE – OUT: FW Yura Movsisyan (R meniscus surgery), MF Nathan Sturgis (L
hamstring strain); QUESTIONABLE: DF Ian Joy (L ankle bone spur); PROBABLE: FW Fabian Espindola (L hamstring
strain), DF Matias Mantilla (R foot contusion), MF Javier Morales (R adductor strain), DF Jamison Olave (R MCL strain)
… SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES – OUT: DF Jay Ayres (facial fracture); FW Gavin Glinton (sports hernia); FW Peguero
Jean Philippe (R knee internal derangement)
INTERNATIONAL ABSENCES: SJ: Kei Kamara (Sierra Leone; v Equatorial Guinea, June 1); Ivan Guerrero
(Honduras; v Venezuela, May 30)
SUSPENDED: RSL: Ian Joy (through June 1)
WARNINGS:
SUSPENDED NEXT YELLOW CARD: none
SUSPENDED AFTER TWO YELLOW CARDS: SJ: Ramiro Corrales; Nick Garcia
HEAD-TO-HEAD
ALL-TIME (4 meetings): Real Salt Lake 0 wins, 4 goals … Earthquakes 2 wins, 8 goals … Ties 2
AT RICE-ECCLES STADIUM (2 meetings): Real Salt Lake 0 wins, 2 goals … Earthquakes 1 wins, 3 goals … Ties 1
• This is the first of three meetings between the clubs this season, the first of two on the Wasatch Front. They will
meet again in Salt Lake City in less than a month’s time, on June 18, before concluding their league season
series on Sept. 27 at Buck Shaw Stadium.
LAST YEAR (MLS):
Did not meet
• The teams met four times in Real Salt Lake’s inaugural season – the last for the Earthquakes in the league –
and San Jose did not lose, coming away with a victory and a draw in each stadium in their four meetings that
season.
• The teams did meet earlier this year in a U.S. Open Cup play-in match in Salt Lake City, RSL claiming a
comprehensive 4-0 victory. Kyle Beckerman scored twice (21, 33), Yura Movsisyan once (33) and Andy
Williams a late fourth.
• Here’s Kreis’s team: Chris Seitz; Tony Beltran, Jamison Olave, Matias Mantilla, Chris Wingert (Dustin Kirby
64); Andy Williams, Matias Cordoba (Javier Morales 58), Kenny Cutler, Kyle Beckerman (Dema Kovalenko 46);
Yura Movsisyan (Tino Nunez 75), Robbie Findley. Substitutes Not Used: Kyle Reynish, Kenny Deuchar, David
Horst
• Here’s Yallop’s team: Preston Burpo; Adam Smarte, Ryan Cochrane (James Riley 14), Jay Ayres (Jason
Hernandez 15), Eric Denton; Shea Salinas, Ramiro Corrales (Ivan Guerrero 46), Joe Vide, Ryan Johnson;
John Cunliffe, Peguero Jean Philippe (Ned Grabavoy 63). Substitutes Not Used: Joe Cannon, Kei Kamara
• Coaches record: Jason Kreis vs. SJ: first game … Frank Yallop v RSL: P6 W2 L2 D2
REAL SALT LAKE
FC Dallas came back to win in Marco Ferruzzi's coaching debut, getting two late goals from Dominic Oduro for a 2-1
win against Real Salt Lake last Saturday at Pizza Hut Park. RSL have eight points from nine matches on the season,
sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference, a point ahead of the San Jose Earthquakes.
LAST MATCH
• FC Dallas had gone winless in four consecutive games, last a disheartening 5-1 home loss to the LA Galaxy, in
what would be Steve Morrow's final game in charge. Real Salt Lake had just one win in their last five matches,
still winless on the road on the campaign.
MLS GAME INFORMATION
• Before the first half was out, both teams were a man down. RSL defender Ian Joy was sent off in the 38th
minute, after the second of two bookable offenses in 20 minutes. But just before the break, FCD defender
Bobby Rhine was also shown red after an altercation with RSL's Javier Morales.
• The visitors took the lead in the 69th minute. Racing to receive a return pass from Morales in the left side of the
area, Fabian Espindola sailed past a defender and drove an angled shot past FCD goalkeeper Dario Sala
inside the far post.
• Dominic Oduro scored his first goal of the season the week before, and after coming on as a substitute, he
again came through. In the 83rd minute, Drew Moor floated a long ball from well out on the right, and the
Ghanaian rose up to head it over RSL 'keeper Nick Rimando.
• Then a minute into stoppage time, Andre Rocha split the RSL defense with a ball into the box. Oduro collected
it before cutting to his right to escape his marker, then set himself and curled a shot past Rimando inside the
right post for the winner.
• RSL head coach Jason Kreis made three changes to the team that lost 2-0 to the Colorado Rapids nine days
before. Jamison Olave and Ian Joy came back into the starting lineup with Tony Beltran away on international
duty and Matias Mantilla returning to the substitutes’ bench. Javier Morales returned to the midfield, with Kenny
Cutler also returning to the bench.
• Here’s Kreis’s team (4-3-1-2): Nick Rimando – Chris Wingert, Nat Borchers, Jamison Olave (Matias Mantilla
77), Ian Joy – Dema Kovalenko, Kyle Beckerman, Andy Williams – Javier Morales – Kenny Deuchar (Fabian
Espindola 54), Robbie Findley (Kenny Cutler 46). Substitutes Not Used: Matias Cordoba, Dustin Kirby, Tino
Nunez, Kyle Reynish
• “I think our effort was good,” said RSL assistant coach Robin Fraser said. “The guys were tired and we
defended a lot. As a result, we probably weren’t able to get as much pressure on the services as we would
have liked. When you’ve got a lead, if you can solve problems further away from your goal, then you’re in much
better shape. We’ve really got to try and put a little more pressure on service late in games. This is what
happens is when the other team is chasing the game. They’re going to find ways and lump them in but our
defenders have to deal with it.”
TEAM NEWS
• It was yet another disappointing setback on the away from home for RSL. The team has now lost all five league
road matches, conceding 12 goals while scoring three, a record only slightly better than D.C. United’s road
mark (0-5-0, 1 GF, 12 GA).
• “We haven’t gotten much luck on the road (so far this year),” Kyle Beckerman said. "I felt like today was really
going to be our day to get out of our losing ways on the road and we almost did. We took a little baby step
today, so hopefully next time, we will go all the way with it.”
• The loss of Joy to the red card after 38 minutes also had a significant impact on the match. At halftime, RSL
took off striker Robbie Findley for midfielder Kenny Cutler.
• "Obviously we’d lost a player. We had a forward running around in the midfield for the last 6-7 minutes. So the
thought was to solidify the back two lines -- the back four and the middle –- and see what we could nip up
front,” Fraser said. “So it was really bringing in another midfielder so that Robbie (Findley) didn’t have to play in
the midfield, we had already put Dema (Kovalenko) in the back."
• Real now look to the games at Rice-Eccles against San Jose and Kansas City, over the next two weekends, as
vital to their season.
• “This is not over,” Kovalenko said. “There are so many games left but we have two games at home coming up,
both must-wins. So, that’s what we need to concentrate on and take it one game at a time.”
• On Tuesday, RSL saw their run in the U.S. Open Cup come to an end in a 2-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at
Crew Stadium in a second-round play-in match. Steven Lenhart put the Crew ahead in the 25th minute, then
four minutes after Dema Kovalenko was shown a red card, Robbie Rogers sealed the victory.
• Here’s Kreis’s team: Nick Rimando, Dustin Kirby (Tony Beltran 61), David Horst, Matias Mantilla, Ian Joy,
Dema Kovalenko, Matias Cordoba (Javier Morales 73), Kenny Cutler (Andy Williams 46), Kyle Beckerman,
Tino Nunez (Fabian Espíndola 70), Robbie Findley. Substitutes Not Used: Nat Borchers, Alex Nimo, Kyle
Reynish
• “From our standpoint, we have to try and look at some of the positives from the match,” said Kreis, pointing to
how his team reacted to going a man down. “It could be space or it could just be a little bit about attitude. They
realized they were going to have to work a little harder and show for each other a little bit more.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
The San Jose Earthquakes won for the first time at home in their return to the league, defeating the club that used to
call the Bay Area home, the Houston Dynamo, 2-1 in their last match nine days ago. The Earthquakes now have seven
points from eight matches, still sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference, a point behind Real Salt Lake.
LAST MATCH
MLS GAME INFORMATION
• The Earthquakes hadn't won in four games, since claiming the first victory in their return to the league, while
the Dynamo had won their last two matches after opening defense of their title with a six-game winless run.
• It was somewhat of a homecoming for the Dynamo, featuring 10 players and coach Dominic Kinnear who had
gone with the club to south Texas when it left after the 2006 season.
• The Earthquakes took the lead in the 67th minute. A deflected cross from Ronnie O'Brien was flicked over his
head by Ned Grabavoy, finding Kei Kamara deep in the box. His quick shot on the turn not only beat Dynamo
defender Patrick Ianni, but goalkeeper Pat Onstad as well, giving the Quakes the lead.
• San Jose doubled the margin in the 81st minute. On the counter, Ivan Guerrero played Ryan Johnson through
on the right side of the box, and while Onstad did well to parry his blast, Guerrero was on hand to slot home the
rebound.
• The Dynamo pulled a goal back two minutes from the end when Brian Ching volleyed home a Brad Davis cross
at the near post for his second goal on the season, but they could get no closer and San Jose was able to
celebrate a victory in front of their home fans for the first time in three years.
• Earthquakes boss Frank Yallop made two changes to the team that lost 2-0 to the San Jose Earthquakes the
previous weekend. Nick Garcia came back into the back four, in place of James Riley, and Ryan Johnson
started up top, with Joe Vide returning to the substitutes’ bench.
• Here’s Yallop’s team (4-1-3-2): Joe Cannon – Jason Hernandez, Ryan Cochrane, Nick Garcia, Eric Denton –
Ramiro Corrales – Ronnie O'Brien (Shea Salinas 78), Ned Grabavoy, Ivan Guerrero – Ryan Johnson, Kei
Kamara (Jovan Kirovski 80). Substitutes Not Used: Dan Benton, John Cunliffe, Kelly Gray, James Riley, Joe
Vide
• “The opponent being Houston was not really significant, you just want to get three points in this league,” said
Yallop. “We were playing a good team and it was good to get a win off a team of their caliber, but the win was
not any different than getting a win in any other game.”
TEAM NEWS
• With his two starting forwards from the start of the season out injured, Peguero Jean Philippe and Gavin
Glinton, Yallop has been trying to find the right mix in attack. He might well have done so in pairing Ryan
Johnson with Kei Kamara up top, returning to a double-striker setup in just Johnson’s second career MLS start.
• “It was good, he is a bit of a rough and tumbler, but he gets it done,” Yallop said of Johnson. “He isn’t afraid of
getting in there and I think he was the difference tonight. He helped us play the way we want to play; Ryan is
not as refined, but he is running with his heart and showed a lot of commitment for this team.”
• Said Kamara: “With Gavin Glinton and Peguero (Jean Phillipe) being hurt, Ryan Johnson had to come in up top
next to me so I had to put up my energy. Those guys are gone but that proves that anyone can come step up
and play a good game and Ivan did that tonight.”
• It was a match with plenty of raw emotion, given that up until 2005, the Houston club had called San Jose
home. That was evident at the final whistle when former teammates Ryan Cochrane and Brian Ching engaged
in a shoving match.
• “It felt like a normal game. It felt great to get the win. Obviously Houston is a good opponent and the better
team in this league,” Cochrane said. “We came to do what we needed to do tonight and set a tone for Buck
Shaw Stadium in the future. We want it to be a tough environment to play and I think it said a lot when the
champs came in.”
• While there were some tense moments in the final exchanges, with the Dynamo getting a goal two minutes
from the end and nearly grabbing a stoppage-time leveler, the Quakes this time held on for the win.
• “I thought we played well in the first half, to be honest. It was a good all-around performance. As I said against
Columbus, we have to make sure we see the game out,” Yallop said. “We gave up chances in the first half and
I was concerned if we could lift our chances in the second half, but we did, which is good.”
• And after two home losses in Santa Clara – and one in Oakland, at McAfee Coliseum – the Earrthquakes were
able to give their fans a long-awaited victory to celebrate.
• “It feels like home, I felt comfortable tonight and I think the players did too. They looked comfortable in the
locker room, in the warm-up and in the kickoff,” Yallop said. “We have been here now, but it took a while to get
to this point. I felt like we looked like we belonged out there.”
MLS GAME INFORMATION
2008 REAL SALT LAKE STATISTICS (2-5-2, 8 pts.)
UNF POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT SOG FC FS OFF CK C E
5 M Kyle Beckerman 9 9 793 3 0 14 8 13 12 1 0 1 0
9 F Fabian Espindola 7 5 445 3 0 17 11 9 8 2 0 1 0
16 F Kenny Deuchar 9 8 701 2 0 15 7 12 16 10 0 1 0
11 M Javier Morales 8 8 659 1 5 17 8 13 25 2 29 0 0
10 F Robbie Findley 9 4 349 1 1 4 2 2 3 3 0 1 0
3 M *Carey Talley 4 3 307 1 0 1 1 4 3 0 0 1 0
21 M Dema Kovalenko 9 8 730 0 2 8 2 16 7 1 2 3 0
2 M-D Tony Beltran 5 3 278 0 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0
6 D Nat Borchers 9 9 810 0 1 1 0 9 5 0 0 0 0
77 M Andy Williams 9 4 496 0 1 13 3 13 7 0 21 0 0
8 M Matias Cordoba 2 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
15 M Kenny Cutler 3 1 147 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0
13 D Ian Joy 6 6 404 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 3 1
28 D Dustin Kirby 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
27 D Matias Mantilla 7 6 554 0 0 3 1 8 1 0 0 0 0
14 F Yura Movsisyan 5 1 145 0 0 9 4 1 3 1 0 0 0
4 D Jamison Olave 4 4 296 0 0 3 0 4 2 0 0 2 0
18 GK Nick Rimando 9 9 810 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
12 M Nathan Sturgis 2 2 117 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 0
17 D Chris Wingert 9 9 807 0 0 2 1 7 4 0 2 2 0
20 M Nikolas Besagno 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
33 D David Horst 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 M Alex Nimo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 F Tino Nunez 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 M Kevin Reiman 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 GK Kyle Reynish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 GK Chris Seitz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
29 M Brennan Tennelle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Own-goals received 1
Team totals 9 9 810 12 11 109 48 129 104 20 55 16 1
Opponent totals 9 9 810 16 16 108 54 104 129 16 36 12 1
GAME-WINNING GOALS: Kyle Beckerman 2
GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: Andy Williams 1, Dema Kovalenko 1
PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: None
REAL SALT LAKE INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING
UNF POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SHTS SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO
18 GK Nick Rimando 9 9 810 54 36 16 1.78 3 3 2 5 2 1
Team totals 9 9 810 54 36 16 1.78 3 3 2 5 2 1
Opponent totals 9 9 810 48 32 12 1.33 0 0 5 2 2 2
* = Played with other teams in 2008. Only Real Salt Lake statistics listed here.
2008 SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES STATISTICS (2-5-1, 7 pts.)
UNF POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT SOG FC FS OFF CK C E
16 F Kei Kamara 8 8 710 2 0 20 9 16 18 5 0 1 0
7 M Ronnie O'Brien 8 8 613 1 1 13 7 4 3 0 18 0 0
12 M-D Ramiro Corrales 8 8 714 1 0 9 3 12 6 0 27 3 0
23 M-D Ivan Guerrero 8 8 624 1 0 7 3 3 6 1 1 0 0
19 D-M Ryan Johnson 7 1 183 1 0 7 5 5 4 2 0 1 0
11 M Ned Grabavoy 8 8 681 0 3 6 1 8 1 0 3 0 0
4 D-F James Riley 7 7 597 0 1 4 2 5 4 0 0 2 0
1 GK Joe Cannon 8 8 720 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
5 D Ryan Cochrane 6 6 540 0 0 0 0 12 4 2 0 2 0
20 F John Cunliffe 3 0 34 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
2 D Eric Denton 4 4 360 0 0 1 0 3 3 0 0 1 0
3 D Nick Garcia 7 7 630 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 0 3 0
9 F Gavin Glinton 6 4 287 0 0 6 3 4 3 3 0 0 0
22 D Kelly Gray (TOT) 2 1 100 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0
22 D Kelly Gray (SJ) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 D Jason Hernandez 8 8 715 0 0 4 0 6 5 0 0 1 0
10 F Peguero Jean Philippe 3 1 122 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
77 M Jovan Kirovski (TOT) 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
77 M Jovan Kirovski (SJ) 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 M Shea Salinas 8 1 211 0 0 2 0 3 3 1 0 0 0
6 M Joe Vide 3 1 169 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
31 G Dan Benton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17 D Greg Curry 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 GK Michael Gustavson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 M Matt Hatzke 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 D Jamil Roberts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 D Adam Sloustcher 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 F Adam Smarte 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Team totals 8 8 720 6 5 82 34 93 70 14 49 15 0
Opponent totals 8 8 720 11 11 101 47 70 93 22 46 5 0
GAME-WINNING GOALS: Ronnie O'Brien 1, Ivan Guerrero 1
GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: James Riley 1
PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: None
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES INDIVIDUAL GOALKEEPING
UNF POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SHTS SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO
1 GK Joe Cannon 8 8 720 47 34 11 1.38 1 1 2 5 1 2
Team totals 8 8 720 47 34 11 1.38 1 1 2 5 1 2
Opponent totals 8 8 720 34 27 6 0.75 0 0 5 2 1 5
* = Played with other teams in 2008. Only San Jose Earthquakes statistics listed here.
REAL SALT LAKE 2008 SCHEDULE - REGULAR SEASON TOTALS
DAY DATE OPPONENT RESULT ATT. W-L-T POS. PTS NOTES:
Sat. Mar. 29 Chicago T 1-1 20,272 0-0-1 2 1 RSL: own goal (71); CHI: Blanco (90)
Sat. Apr. 5 at Chivas USA L 1-3 17,251 0-1-1 T4 1 RSL: Deuchar (57);
CHV: Kljestan (32) Harris (55) Eskandarian (90)
Sat. Apr. 12 D.C. United W 4-0 13,193 1-1-1 T3 4 RSL: Beckerman (12,77) Espindola (19) Findley (87)
Sat. Apr. 19 at Toronto FC L 0-1 20,219 1-2-1 0 4 TOR: Robert (31)
Sat. Apr. 26 at D.C. United L 1-4 23,269 1-3-1 T4 4 RSL: Talley (77);
DC: Moreno (31,52) Quaranta (67) Gallardo (80)
Sat. May 3 Los Angeles T 2-2 25,500 1-3-2 T4 5 RSL: Espindola (6) Deuchar (18); LA: Beckham (36,40)
Sat. May 10 FC Dallas W 2-1 12,173 2-3-2 T3 8 RSL: Morales (28) Beckerman (73); DAL: Cooper (56)
Thu. May 15 at Colorado L 0-2 11,414 2-4-2 T3 8 COL: Cummings (65) C. Gomez (83)
Sat. May 24 at FC Dallas L 1-2 8,960 2-5-2 6 8 RSL: Espindola (69); DAL: Oduro (83,90)
Sat. May 31 San Jose
Sat. June 7 Kansas City
Sat. June 14 at Chivas USA
Wed. June 18 San Jose
Sat. June 21 New England
Sat. June 28 at Kansas City
Thu. July 3 Houston
Sat. July 12 Columbus
Sat. July 19 at Chicago
Mon. July 28 Toronto FC
Sat. Aug. 16 at Houston
Sat. Aug. 23 at Columbus
Fri. Aug. 29 Colorado
Sat. Sept. 6 at Los Angeles
Sat. Sept. 13 at New York
Sat. Sept. 20 Chivas USA
Sat. Sept. 27 at San Jose
Sat. Oct. 4 at New England
Thu. Oct. 9 New York
Sat. Oct. 18 FC Dallas
Sat. Oct. 25 at Colorado
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES 2008 SCHEDULE - REGULAR SEASON TOTALS
DAY DATE OPPONENT RESULT ATT. W-L-T POS. PTS NOTES:
Thu. Apr. 3 at Los Angeles L 0-2 27,000 0-1-0 T6 0 LA: Beckham (9) Donovan (37)
Sat. Apr. 12 Chicago L 0-1 20,038 0-2-0 7 0 CHI: Barrett (19)
Sat. Apr. 19 at Colorado W 2-0 14,919 1-2-0 T6 3 SJ: O'Brien (43) Kamara (61)
Sun. Apr. 27 at New York L 0-2 9,053 1-3-0 0 3 NY: Magee (79) Altidore (90)
Sat. May 3 FC Dallas T 0-0 10,515 1-3-1 T6 4
Sat. May 10 Columbus L 2-3 9,318 1-4-1 7 4 SJ: Corrales (42) Johnson (88);
CLB: Rogers (73,80) Evans (82)
Sat. May 17 at New England L 0-2 13,004 1-5-1 7 4 NE: Dube (6) own goal (23)
Thu. May 22 Houston W 2-1 10,046 2-5-1 7 7 SJ: Kamara (67) Guerrero (81); HOU: Ching (88)
Sat. May 31 at Real Salt Lake
Sat. June 7 at Columbus
Sat. June 14 Los Angeles
Wed. June 18 at Real Salt Lake
Sun. June 22 at D.C. United
Sat. June 28 at Chicago
Sat. July 5 at Chivas USA
Sat. July 12 Colorado
Sat. July 19 at Toronto FC
Sun. July 27 New York
Sun. Aug. 3 Los Angeles
Sat. Aug. 16 New England
Sat. Aug. 23 at Chivas USA
Sat. Aug. 30 Kansas City
Sat. Sept. 6 D.C. United
Sat. Sept. 13 Houston
Sat. Sept. 20 at Houston
Sat. Sept. 27 Real Salt Lake
Thu. Oct. 2 at FC Dallas
Sat. Oct. 11 Chivas USA
Sat. Oct. 18 at Kansas City
Sat. Oct. 25 Toronto FC
REAL SALT LAKE INDIVIDUAL HIGH GAMES (2008) TEAM HIGH GAMES (2008) TEAM LOW GAMES (2008)
Goals Goals Shots
2 Kyle Beckerman 04/12/2008 vs. DC W 4-0 4 04/12/2008 vs. DC W 4-0 8 05/15/2008 at COL L 0-2
8 05/24/2008 at DAL L 1-2
Assists Assists
2 Dema Kovalenko 04/12/2008 vs. DC W 4-0 4 04/12/2008 vs. DC W 4-0 Shots on Goal
2 Javier Morales 05/03/2008 vs. LA T 2-2 2 05/24/2008 at DAL L 1-2
Shots
Shots 17 03/29/2008 vs. CHI T 1-1 Fouls Committed
6 Yura Movsisyan 03/29/2008 vs. CHI T 1-1 17 05/03/2008 vs. LA T 2-2 8 05/03/2008 vs. LA T 2-2
Shots on Goal Shots on Goal Fouls Suffered
4 Kyle Beckerman 05/10/2008 vs. DAL W 2-1 8 03/29/2008 vs. CHI T 1-1 5 03/29/2008 vs. CHI T 1-1
8 05/10/2008 vs. DAL W 2-1
Fouls Committed Corner Kicks
5 Javier Morales 03/29/2008 vs. CHI T 1-1 Fouls Committed 3 03/29/2008 vs. CHI T 1-1
5 Kenny Deuchar 04/12/2008 vs. DC W 4-0 18 05/10/2008 vs. DAL W 2-1 3 04/12/2008 vs. DC W 4-0
5 Dema Kovalenko 04/26/2008 at DC L 1-4 18 05/24/2008 at DAL L 1-2
5 Javier Morales 05/24/2008 at DAL L 1-2 Offside
Fouls Suffered 0 03/29/2008 vs. CHI T 1-1
Fouls Suffered 17 04/05/2008 at CHV L 1-3
6 Javier Morales 04/26/2008 at DC L 1-4 Saves
Corner Kicks 1 03/29/2008 vs. CHI T 1-1
Offside 10 05/03/2008 vs. LA T 2-2
4 Kenny Deuchar 05/15/2008 at COL L 0-2 Shots Faced
Offside 2 03/29/2008 vs. CHI T 1-1
Saves 4 04/05/2008 at CHV L 1-3
7 Nick Rimando 04/26/2008 at DC L 1-4 4 05/10/2008 vs. DAL W 2-1
4 05/15/2008 at COL L 0-2
Shots Faced
11 Nick Rimando 04/26/2008 at DC L 1-4 Saves
7 04/26/2008 at DC L 1-4
Goals Allowed
4 Nick Rimando 04/26/2008 at DC L 1-4 Shots Faced
11 04/26/2008 at DC L 1-4
Goals Allowed
4 04/26/2008 at DC L 1-4
S.J. EARTHQUAKES INDIVIDUAL HIGH GAMES (2008) TEAM HIGH GAMES (2008) TEAM LOW GAMES (2008)
Goals Goals Shots
1 Kei Kamara 04/19/2008 at COL W 2-0 2 04/19/2008 at COL W 2-0 3 04/03/2008 at LA L 0-2
1 Ronnie O'Brien 04/19/2008 at COL W 2-0 2 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3
1 Ramiro Corrales 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3 2 05/22/2008 vs. HOU W 2-1 Shots on Goal
1 Ryan Johnson 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3 1 05/03/2008 vs. DAL T 0-0
1 Ivan Guerrero 05/22/2008 vs. HOU W 2-1 Assists 1 05/17/2008 at NE L 0-2
1 Kei Kamara 05/22/2008 vs. HOU W 2-1 2 04/19/2008 at COL W 2-0
2 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3 Fouls Committed
Assists 8 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3
1 Ned Grabavoy 04/19/2008 at COL W 2-0 Shots
1 James Riley 04/19/2008 at COL W 2-0 19 04/12/2008 vs. CHI L 0-1 Fouls Suffered
1 Ned Grabavoy 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3 19 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3 6 04/12/2008 vs. CHI L 0-1
1 Ronnie O'Brien 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3 6 05/17/2008 at NE L 0-2
1 Ned Grabavoy 05/22/2008 vs. HOU W 2-1 Shots on Goal
8 04/12/2008 vs. CHI L 0-1 Corner Kicks
Shots 3 04/19/2008 at COL W 2-0
6 Ryan Johnson 05/22/2008 vs. HOU W 2-1 Fouls Committed 3 05/17/2008 at NE L 0-2
17 04/27/2008 at NY L 0-2
Shots on Goal Offside
4 Ryan Johnson 05/22/2008 vs. HOU W 2-1 Fouls Suffered 0 04/27/2008 at NY L 0-2
13 04/27/2008 at NY L 0-2 0 05/03/2008 vs. DAL T 0-0
Fouls Committed 0 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3
5 Ryan Johnson 05/17/2008 at NE L 0-2 Corner Kicks
9 05/03/2008 vs. DAL T 0-0 Saves
Fouls Suffered 9 05/22/2008 vs. HOU W 2-1 3 05/03/2008 vs. DAL T 0-0
4 Kei Kamara 04/03/2008 at LA L 0-2 3 05/22/2008 vs. HOU W 2-1
4 Kei Kamara 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3 Offside
4 05/22/2008 vs. HOU W 2-1 Shots Faced
Offside 3 05/03/2008 vs. DAL T 0-0
2 Ryan Johnson 05/22/2008 vs. HOU W 2-1 Saves
2 Kei Kamara 05/22/2008 vs. HOU W 2-1 6 04/12/2008 vs. CHI L 0-1
Saves Shots Faced
6 Joe Cannon 04/12/2008 vs. CHI L 0-1 9 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3
Shots Faced Goals Allowed
8 Joe Cannon 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3 3 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3
Goals Allowed
3 Joe Cannon 05/10/2008 vs. CLB L 2-3
REAL SALT LAKE VS. SJ EARTHQUAKES HEAD-TO-HEAD:
ALL-TIME RESULTS Real Salt Lake Earthquakes
Category 1 2 OT Tot. 1 2 OT Tot.
Earthquakes 2 wins, 8 goals Goals 2 2 0 4 7 1 0 8
Real Salt Lake 0 wins, 4 goals Shots 21 17 0 38 34 22 0 56
Ties 2 Shots on Goal 10 11 0 21 19 12 0 31
Fouls 32 30 0 62 29 35 0 64
04/30/2005 RSL 2 vs SJ 2 (RE)
06/18/2005 SJ 3 vs RSL 0 (SJ)
Offsides 7 6 0 13 8 10 0 18
08/20/2005 SJ 1 at RSL 0 (RE) Corner Kicks 9 12 0 21 7 6 0 13
10/08/2005 SJ 2 vs RSL 2 (SJ)
GOALS SCORED IN 15-MINUTE INTERVALS:
1-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 OT Total
RSL 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 4
SJ 3 0 4 0 0 1 0 8
CAREER COACHING RECORDS:
Jason Kreis vs. SJ 0-0-0 (1.00 pts./game)
Frank Yallop vs. RSL 2-2-1 (1.40 pts./game)
ALL-TIME SERIES LEADERS:
Real Salt Lake Earthquakes
Goals 2 Jason Kreis 2 Mark Chung
Assists 1 3 players tied 3 Cerritos/De Rosario
Shots 11 Jason Kreis 9 Cerritos/Mullan
Shots on Goal 5 Jason Kreis 6 Brian Mullan
Fouls Committed 8 Kreis/Williams 10 Eddie Robinson
Fouls Suffered 12 Andy Williams 12 Alejandro Moreno
Wins 0 2 Pat Onstad
Losses 1 Countess/Nolly 0
Shutouts 0 2 Pat Onstad
Saves 15 D.J. Countess 17 Pat Onstad
Goals Allowed 5 D.J. Countess 4 Pat Onstad
ALL-TIME SERIES GAME HIGHS:
Real Salt Lake Earthquakes
Goals 2 Jason Kreis (4/30/05) 1 8 players tied
Assists 1 3 players tied 2 Ronald Cerritos (6/18/05)
Shots 5 Jason Kreis (4/30/05) 5 Brian Mullan (10/8/05)
Shots on Goal 3 Jason Kreis (4/30/05) 4 Brian Mullan (4/30/05)
Fouls Committed 4 3 players tied 5 3 players tied
Fouls Suffered 7 Andy Williams (8/20/05) 8 Alejandro Moreno (6/18/05)
Saves 13 D.J. Countess (4/30/05) 6 Pat Onstad (8/20/05)
Goals Allowed 3 D.J. Countess (6/18/05) 2 Pat Onstad (twice)
2008 W-L-T BREAKDOWNS:
REAL SALT LAKE SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
W-L-T Streak (started) W-L-T Streak (started)
At Halftime:
Leading 2-0-0 2 Ws (4/12/2008) 1-1-0 1 Ls (5/10/2008)
Tied 0-2-2 2 Ls (5/15/2008) 1-1-1 1 Ws (5/22/2008)
Trailing 0-3-0 5 Ls (9/8/2007) 0-3-0 5 Ls (5/21/2005)
First Goal:
Scored 2-1-2 1 Ls (5/24/2008) 2-1-0 1 Ws (5/22/2008)
Allowed 0-4-0 8 Ls (9/8/2007) 0-4-0 4 Ls (4/3/2008)
Goals Scored:
0 goals 0-2-0 3 Ls (10/15/2007 0-4-1 1 Ls (5/17/2008)
1 goals 0-3-1 3 Ls (4/5/2008) 0-0-0 1 Ts (9/24/2005)
2 goals 1-0-1 1 Ws (5/10/2008) 2-1-0 1 Ws (5/22/2008)
3 goals 0-0-0 1 Ls (9/8/2007) 0-0-0 5 Ws (4/23/2005)
4 or more 1-0-0 2 Ws (8/9/2006) 0-0-0 1 Ws (5/22/2004)
Goals Allowed:
0 goals 1-0-0 3 Ws (9/22/2007) 1-0-1 1 Ts (5/3/2008)
1 goals 1-1-1 1 Ws (5/10/2008) 1-1-0 1 Ws (5/22/2008)
2 goals 0-2-1 2 Ls (5/15/2008) 0-3-0 3 Ls (4/3/2008)
3 goals 0-1-0 3 Ls (6/17/2007) 0-1-0 2 Ls (7/15/2005)
4 goals 0-1-0 8 Ls (7/9/2005) 0-0-0 2 Ts (7/2/2003)
REAL SALT LAKE CAREER STATISTICS CURRENT REAL SALT LAKE PLAYERS
VS. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (0-2-2) CAREER STATISTICS VS. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (0-2-2)
PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT
Jason Kreis 3 3 270 2 0 11 Dema Kovalenko 14 14 1259 3 0 17
Kevin Novak 1 1 89 1 0 4 Andy Williams 13 13 1106 2 0 23
Andy Williams 4 4 291 1 0 3 Kyle Beckerman 12 10 886 0 3 8
Leslie Fitzpatrick 3 1 161 0 1 1 Nikolas Besagno 1 0 1 0 0 0
Clint Mathis 3 3 244 0 1 3 Nat Borchers 11 11 1000 0 0 2
Jamie Watson 2 0 54 0 1 2 Kenny Cutler 3 3 270 0 0 1
Nelson Akwari 3 3 270 0 0 0 Nick Rimando 12 12 1100 0 0 0
Matt Behncke 2 2 180 0 0 1 Chris Wingert 4 3 260 0 0 2
Nikolas Besagno 1 0 1 0 0 0 Team totals 4 4 360 4 3 38
Paul Broome 1 1 90 0 0 0 Opponent totals 4 4 360 8 10 56
Chris Brown 4 4 350 0 0 2
Jordan Cila 1 1 64 0 0 1
D.J. Countess 2 2 180 0 0 0 GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG
Kenny Cutler 3 3 270 0 0 1 Nick Rimando 12 1100 69 53 1.23 2
Brian Dunseth 3 3 265 0 0 1 -----------
Adolfo Gregorio 1 0 45 0 0 2 Team totals 4 360 31 23 2.00 0
Brian Kamler 4 3 249 0 0 0 Opponent totals 4 360 21 17 1.00 1
Jay Nolly 2 2 180 0 0 0
Leighton O'Brien 2 1 69 0 0 1
Rusty Pierce 2 2 135 0 0 0
Eddie Pope 1 1 90 0 0 0
Robert Scarlett 1 1 90 0 0 1
Melvin Tarley 1 1 90 0 0 1
Seth Trembly 2 1 135 0 0 0
Dante Washington 2 1 88 0 0 3
Evan Whitfield 1 0 10 0 0 0
Team totals 4 4 360 4 3 38
Opponent totals 4 4 360 8 10 56
GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG
Jay Nolly 2 180 11 8 1.50 0
D.J. Countess 2 180 20 15 2.50 0
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Team totals 4 360 31 23 2.00 0
Opponent totals 4 360 21 17 1.00 1
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES CAREER STATISTICS CURRENT SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES PLAYERS
VS. REAL SALT LAKE (2-0-2) CAREER STATISTICS VS. REAL SALT LAKE (2-0-2)
PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT
Mark Chung 3 3 261 2 0 5 Jovan Kirovski 14 14 1125 2 1 28
Dwayne De Rosario 4 4 356 1 3 8 John Cunliffe 3 1 114 2 0 5
Wade Barrett 3 3 252 1 1 1 Ronnie O'Brien 7 7 629 1 1 20
Brian Ching 2 1 98 1 0 3 Gavin Glinton 3 0 58 1 0 5
Kelly Gray 3 3 270 1 0 2 Kelly Gray 7 5 501 1 0 3
Alejandro Moreno 3 2 202 1 0 5 Ivan Guerrero 6 5 504 0 3 4
Julian Nash 2 1 81 1 0 2 Eric Denton 7 7 614 0 1 4
Ronald Cerritos 4 4 279 0 3 9 Joe Cannon 7 7 630 0 0 0
Brad Davis 4 2 228 0 2 5 Ryan Cochrane 7 7 629 0 0 4
Brian Mullan 3 3 270 0 1 9 Nick Garcia 4 4 360 0 0 1
Chris Aloisi 1 1 90 0 0 2 Ned Grabavoy 3 2 193 0 0 4
Danny Califf 2 2 180 0 0 0 Jason Hernandez 6 4 378 0 0 0
Ricardo Clark 3 2 198 0 0 2 Kei Kamara 3 1 85 0 0 2
Ryan Cochrane 1 1 90 0 0 1 James Riley 5 3 297 0 0 1
Troy Dayak 1 1 90 0 0 0 Joe Vide 1 1 46 0 0 1
Kevin Goldthwaite 1 1 90 0 0 0 Team totals 4 4 360 8 10 56
Roger Levesque 1 0 12 0 0 0 Opponent totals 4 4 360 4 3 38
Danny O'Rourke 2 2 180 0 0 2
Pat Onstad 4 4 360 0 0 0
Eddie Robinson 3 3 270 0 0 0 GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG
Ian Russell 1 0 9 0 0 0 Joe Cannon 7 630 40 29 1.29 2
Craig Waibel 1 1 90 0 0 0 -----------
Chris Wondolowski 1 0 4 0 0 0 Team totals 4 360 21 17 1.00 1
Team totals 4 4 360 8 10 56 Opponent totals 4 360 31 23 2.00 0
Opponent totals 4 4 360 4 3 38
GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG
Pat Onstad 4 360 21 17 1.00 1
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Team totals 4 360 21 17 1.00 1
Opponent totals 4 360 31 23 2.00 0
REAL SALT LAKE V. S.J. EARTHQUAKES – SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008 – 7:00 P.M. MT
2008 RSL REGULAR SEASON GAME #10 – MLS GAME #67
Real Salt Lake (2-5-2, 8 pts. – 6th in West)
v.
San Jose Earthquakes (2-5-1, 7 pts. – 7th in West)
Saturday, May 31, 2008 – Rice-Eccles Stadium – Salt Lake City, UT – 7:00 p.m. MT
TV: Fox Soccer Channel w/ Max Bretos & Christopher Sullivan
RADIO: KALL 700 Sports w/ Bill Riley & Brian Kamler
(RSL First Kick @ 6:00 p.m. MT; RSL Extra Time @ 9:15 p.m.)
“Ke Buena” 1600 AM w/ Luis Rivas & Nelson Moran
RSL LINE -U P CARD – 5/3 1/08 v. SAN JOS E
RSL INJURY REPORT
17 OUT: FW Yura Movsisyan (R meniscus surgery), M/D Nathan Sturgis (L
W ING ER T RE SER V ES hamstring strain)
(a ctiv e in re d )
5
B ECK ER MAN
GO ALKEEPERS
1 – Se itz
DOUBTFUL:
6 9 24 – Rey nish
ESPIN DO L A QUESTIONABLE: Ian Joy (L ankle bone spur)
B OR CH ERS DEFE NDERS
13 – Joy
18 11
20 – Bes agno
PROBABLE: Fabian Espíndola (L hamstring strain), DF Matias Mantilla (R
21 27 – Manti lla
R IM AN D O MO R AL ES
28 – Kirby
foot contusion), MF Javier Morales (R adductor strain), DF Jamison Olave
K OVA LEN KO 33 – Hors t
4 (R MCL strain)
O LAV E 16 MIDFIELDERS
7 – Ni mo
77 D EU CH AR 8 – Cordoba
12 – Sturgi s
W ILL IAM S 15 – Cut le r
26 – Reim an
29 – Te nne lle
2 season in 2005, with Jason Kreis providing two goals in a 2-
BE LTRA N FO RWARD S
10 – Findle y
14 – Mov si sy an 2 draw in RSL’s second-ever home game … After 0-3 and 0-
25 – Nuñe z
1 losses, RSL saw last-gasp goals from Andy Williams and
Kevin Novak to force a 2-2 draw at Spartan Stadium,
RSL SHAKES THINGS UP IN RETURN TO ending a 10-game losing streak … Shortly thereafter, the
RICE-ECCLES V. ‘QUAKES: After finishing up a team formerly known as the Earthquakes moved to Houston,
before San Jose was awarded a 2008 expansion club …
three-game road swing, Real Salt Lake (2-5-2, 8 pts.) will
return to the comforts of home this Saturday, May 31,
when Utah’s MLS side will play host to the reborn San RSL REWIND #1 – RSL’s OPEN CUP RUN ENDS IN
Jose Earthquakes (2-5-1, 7 pts.) at Rice-Eccles Stadium COLUMBUS: Real Salt Lake's run towards qualification
for a 7:00 p.m. MT kick-off. Saturday’s Western for the 2008 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup came to a
Conference clash on the hill will be broadcast nationwide disappointing end Tuesday night in central Ohio, as the
on Fox Soccer Channel, with RSL’s official radio partners Columbus Crew used a goal in each half to down the Utah
KALL 700 Sports (English) and Ke Buena 1600 AM squad 2-0 in an MLS "Play-In" round contest at Crew
(Spanish) also airing the match live, with KALL 700 Sports’ Stadium … Real Salt Lake fell behind midway through the
coverage beginning with RSL First Kick at 6:00 p.m. first half on a goal by Crew rookie FW Steven Lenhart, then
saw its hopes to equalize get even tougher just after the
RSL HISTORY v. SAN JOSE: While Saturday’s halftime break when MF Dema Kovalenko was shown a
contest will mark the first of three League meetings straight red card for his role in a sideline confrontation with
between RSL and San Jose during the 2008 campaign, Columbus MF Emmanuel Ekpo in the 49th minute …
the Utah side has already registered one victory over the Columbus would capitalize on its newfound man advantage
Earthquakes this year, posting a 4-0 win in a Lamar Hunt just four minutes later on a shot from distance by Crew MF
U.S. Open Cup “Play-In” contest at Rice-Eccles on April 30 Robbie Rogers that bounced in off the right post past diving
… RSL will again host the Earthquakes on June 18 before RSL GK Nick Rimando, who did well to keep the Utahns in
heading to Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on the match by making eight saves and thwarting three 1-v-
Sept. 27, to finish the season series … Real Salt Lake 1 assaults by The Crew on the RSL goal …
went 0-2-2 against San Jose in the Utah’s side inaugural
REAL SALT LAKE V. S.J. EARTHQUAKES – SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008 – 7:00 P.M. MT
RSL REWIND #2 – FIRST ROAD WIN SLIPS
AWAY IN 2-1 LOSS AT FCD: Real Salt Lake saw the THERE’S WILL ON “THE HILL”…: Real Salt Lake has
chance to post its first road win of 2008 slip away last struggled historically on the road, but the squad appears to
Saturday night against FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park, as a have found its comfort zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium so far
pair of goals by FCD FW Dominic Oduro in the last 10 in 2008, outscoring MLS opposition 13-4 in its five contests
minutes doomed the Utah side to a 2-1 loss … After both (3-0-2) against Chicago (1-1 T), D.C. United (4-0 W), San
sides went a man down in the first half – RSL’s Ian Joy Jose (4-0 W – USOC), LA Galaxy (2-2 T) and FC Dallas (2-1
saw his second yellow of the match in the 38th minute W) … This year’s 2-0-2 home record in League play has
while FCD’s Bobby Rhine earned a straight red in first RSL within striking distance of hitting the .500 mark for its
half stoppage time – it was RSL FW Fabian Espíndola career home ledger in League play, which currently stands
striking first in the 69th minute, his finish giving RSL its first at 17-19-15 heading into Saturday’s contest against the
road lead of the season with 20 minutes left to play … But Earthquakes …
Oduro would even up the match with a header in the 83rd
minute before notching the game winner one minute into … BUT ROAD WOES CONTINUE: Real Salt Lake’s
second half stoppage time … woeful road history was something the club hoped to leave
in the past in 2008, but the club’s 0-5-0 away mark in
RSL REWIND #3 – RSL DEFEATS ‘QUAKES IN League play this year has shown the problem still needs
U.S. OPEN CUP PLAY: Real Salt Lake rode a addressing … The five losses this season have moved
RSL’s all-time road record in MLS play to 6-36-10, in which
dominant first half performance on April 30 against the
the Utah side has been outscored 106-49 … RSL has failed
San Jose Earthquakes to post a 4-0 victory in the teams’
to pick up a point in its five road contests and have been
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup “Play-In” contest at Rice-
outscored 12-3 in its losses at Chivas USA (1-3 L), Toronto
Eccles Stadium … RSL MF Kyle Beckerman got the ball
FC (0-1 L), and D.C. United (1-4 L), Colorado (0-2 L), and
rolling with a tap-in goal in the 21st minute and followed
FC Dallas (1-2 L) … Real Salt Lake also fell on the road
that up with a bouncing 30-yard effort in the 33rd to double
earlier this week in U.S. Open Cup qualifying play, dropping
the advantage … RSL would punish the ‘Quakes off the
a 2-0 result at the Columbus Crew in central Ohio …
kick-off seconds later, as FW Yura Movsisyan converted
the turnover into RSL’s second goal inside the minute to
put the game out of reach … RSL MF Andy Williams BELTRAN & SEITZ RETURN FROM TOULON
made sure he maintained his Open Cup scoring mastery, TOURNAMENT: RSL MF Tony Beltran made his debut
slotting home in the 90th minute to close out the scoring … for the U.S. Under-23 MNT last Wednesday, with his 45-
GK Chris Seitz saw his initial first-team action of 2008 and minute effort in the second half almost helping the U.S.
recorded his first career clean sheet with his 4-save effort. comeback during their 3-2 defeat to Turkey in Group B’s
opening contest in the Toulon International Tournament in
KNOW THY ENEMY – RSL v. SJ: Only one player on France … Both Beltran and GK Chris Seitz went the full 90
either Real Salt Lake or San Jose has seen action with the minutes in the USA’s second of three group contests on
opposite side, and that’s Earthquakes M/F Ryan Johnson, Friday, a 1-0 loss to the Ivory Coast in which Seitz kept his
who was acquired by RSL in the third round (26th overall) squad in the match by making five saves … Neither Seitz
of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft … Johnson, a teammate of nor Beltran participated in the USA’s final pool match, a 2-0
RSL striker Robbie Findley at Oregon State University, defeat to Italy … Seitz returned to Salt Lake City over the
was dealt to Chicago midway through his rookie campaign weekend, while Beltran – who made his U-23 debut during
for DF Jack Stewart, but the Jamaican-born flanker did the tournament – joined his RSL teammates in Columbus
stay in Salt Lake City long enough to make seven and put in 29 minutes during Tuesday night’s 2-0 USOC
appearances for the Utah side, including one start … Play-In loss against The Crew …
SEEING RED(S): Real Salt Lake went eight contests SEITZ JOINS SENIOR U.S. POOL FOR
without as much as a hint of a red card, but that all FRIENDLIES: After returning to Salt Lake City from the
changed last Saturday in the Utah side’s 2-1 defeat at FC U.S. Under-23 MNT’s appearance at the Toulon
Dallas … RSL DF Ian Joy earned a red card the old- International Tournament in France last weekend, RSL GK
fashioned way in the 38th minute last weekend, Chris Seitz will remain on-call for national team duty for the
accumulating a pair of quick yellow cards for tackles on next two weeks after being named to the 33-man player pool
Hoops FW Kenny Cooper … However, things would even that will be available for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s
up just 10 minutes later when FCD MF Bobby Rhine saw upcoming international friendlies … Seitz, who is still in
a straight red card for striking at the face of RSL MF search of his first full “cap” for the Red, White & Blue, is one
Javier Morales … The “red menace” would continue in of five netminders available to U.S. head coach Bob
RSL’s U.S. Open Cup qualifying affair at the Columbus Bradley for the exhibition slate, which features two more
Crew on Tuesday night, as MF Dema Kovalenko ended a matches against world-class teams – Spain (June 4), and
sideline confrontation with Crew MF Emmanuel Ekpo by Argentina (June 8) … Seitz was left off the U.S. roster for
lobbing the ball at his face, drawing the ire of the referee Wednesday’s clash against England at Wembley Stadium, in
and the red card to follow … Joy will be unavailable for which the USA fell 2-0 to England’s “A” squad … While on-
Saturday’s contest against San Jose, while Kovalenko will call, Seitz is available for selection for RSL for this
be forced to sit out of next year’s first Open Cup match … weekend’s contest against San Jose …
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MORE FROM MORALES: Real Salt Lake MF Javier THE LAW OF 30’s: Real Salt Lake has come flying out of
Morales is joining some marquee names in the chase for the gates during its first nine league games, outscoring the
MLS’s assist lead after collecting his fourth helper in as opposition 5-0 in the opening half hour … But the wheels
many games last Saturday at FC Dallas … Morales’s begin to come off shortly after, as RSL has been outscored
assist on fellow countryman FW Fabian Espindola’s 69th 1-8 in the middle third of its contests … The last half hour of
minute go-ahead goal was his fifth of the season, which RSL matches is must-see TV, as the Utah side has scored
places him tied for second on the League’s chart alongside six times in the final 30 minutes of contests (5th most in MLS)
David Beckham (LA), Cuauhtémoc Blanco (CHI), while allowing eight tallies in the same time frame (2nd most
Guillermo Barros Schelotto (CLB), and Andre Rocha in MLS) …
(FCD), that group sitting one assist behind MLS leader
Landon Donovan (LA) … The 28-year-old Morales – who
is also tied for second in MLS with 25 fouls suffered this WILLIAMS LEADS THE WAY: No matter what the
season alongside Barros Schelotto – is one of four players statistical category in RSL’s record book, it’s almost a sure
in MLS this season to register a goal or assist in four bet that MF Andy Williams is the squad’s active leader
consecutive games joining Alejandro Moreno (5), (bolded indicated also career leader)… Now entering his
Donovan (4), Alan Gordon (4), and Christian Gomez (4). fourth season with the squad, “Bomma” is the team’s active
leader in games played (88), starts (63), minutes (5,818),
goals (8), assists (13), shots (115), shots on goal (44), fouls
I-SPY ESPY: Real Salt Lake FW Fabian Espíndola
committed (114), fouls suffered (170), corner kicks (145),
might not have gotten the start last Saturday at FC Dallas,
and, oddly enough, ejections (2) … In addition, Williams
but he still made his presence felt, as the Argentine
continues to climb up the League’s career charts in a pair of
striker’s 69th minute finished helped RSL to its first lead of
categories – fouls suffered and corner kicks:
the season on the road, albeit a short-lived one …
Espíndola’s third goal of the season tied him with MF Kyle
MLS All-Time Fouls Suffered
Beckerman for the team lead in League play through nine
1) Cobi Jones (retired) – 637
games, with Espíndola hitting the mark in just 445 minutes
2) Jaime Moreno (DC) – 630
played during his 7 appearances thus far …
3) Andy Williams (RSL) – 581
MOVSISYAN GOES UNDER THE KNIFE: Real MLS All-Time Corner Kicks Taken
Salt Lake FW Yura Movsisyan will be sidelined for 3-4 7) Preki (retired) - 493
weeks after undergoing minor surgery on May 16 to repair T-8) Andy Williams (RSL) – 361
a lingering injury to his right meniscus … The third-year T-8) Brad Davis (HOU) – 361
pro has started one of his five appearances thus far in
2008 and logged 145 minutes of action in League play … GETTING SOME ASSIST-ANCE: Real Salt Lake’s 11
assists through nine games might not pop off the stat sheet
INJURY SIDELINES STURGIS: Almost as quickly as (8th in MLS), but it marks a tremendous improvement from
he had earned a starting role, M/D Nathan Sturgis found the 2007 squad that managed just 20 helpers all of last
himself on the sidelines after straining his left hamstring season … It took RSL 23 games last year to record its 11th
early on in RSL’s 1-0 defeat at Toronto FC on April 19, assist of the season, doing so on Sept. 12 @ DC in a 2-1
leaving the match just 27 minutes in … Sturgis, who had defeat … While MF Javier Morales is leading the team –
earned his first start a week prior in RSL’s 4-0 win over with five helpers, MF Dema Kovalenko (2), MF Andy
D.C. United, has trained on a limited basis across the last Williams (1), DF Tony Beltran (1), DF Nat Borchers (1),
10 days and is expected to miss at least one more week of and FW Robbie Findley (1) have also lent a helping hand –
action … or foot – thus far in 2008 …
STARS SHINING AGAINST RSL: You can add CORNERING THE MARKET: The 2008 Real Salt Lake
Colorado MF Christian Gomez to the list of high-profile squad has nearly cornered the market on corner kicks, the
players to tally against Real Salt Lake this season, as the Utah side tied for first in MLS this season with 55 corners (w/
2006 MLS MVP converted a game-clinching penalty kick CLB) … RSL has converted just one of those 55 chances,
for the Rapids in a 2-0 defeat of RSL on May 15 … The with MF Carey Talley doing the honors on April 26 @ D.C.
“Parade of Stars” was on display three weekends ago United (77’) … RSL has a 55-36 advantage in corners
when FC Dallas striker Kenny Cooper connected on a against its opponents this season, with Javier Morales (29
near post blast from an acute angle, this after the squad CK, 3rd in MLS) and Andy Williams (21 CK, T-9th in MLS)
was twice victimized by LA’s David Beckham the week taking the bulk of the kicks for the squad …
prior, which came one week after D.C. United MF Marcelo
Gallardo was awarded the Goal of the Week for his volley
at RFK Stadium on April 26 … Chicago MF Cuauhtémoc
Blanco started the trend in the season opener on March
29, with his stoppage-time, side-net-seeking equalizer
resulting in a 1-1 draw, bringing back reminders of his
Goal of the Year effort last season at Rice-Eccles …
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RSL TRADES TALLEY TO CHIVAS: RSL DEBUT DOZEN: Twelve of those 20 players were
announced a trade with Chivas USA on May 9, sending acquired in this past offseason, with five coming to the squad
MF Carey Talley to the Southern California club in via signings or loans from other clubs, six via the MLS
exchange for a second round selection in either the 2010 SuperDraft or Supplemental Draft, and one by trade:
or 2011 MLS SuperDraft … The 31-year-old Talley was
D/M Tony Beltran MLS SuperDraft (3rd overall/1st Rd.)
RSL’s elder statesman this season, his third with the DF Nat Borchers lottery signing from Odd Grenland (NOR)
squad and 11th in Major League Soccer … Talley ends his MF Matias Cordoba Signing from Club Atletico Tigre (ARG)
RSL tenure in 3rd place on the team’s career charts with 60 FW Kenny Deuchar Signing from Gretna (SCO)
games played; 58 games started; 5,120 minutes played; DF David Horst MLS SuperDraft (14th overall/1st Rd.)
and nine assists; while also placing 7th with six goals … DF Ian Joy Signing from FC St. Pauli (GER)
MF Dema Kovalenko Trade w/ New York Red Bulls
MLS SuperDraft (17th overall/2nd Rd.)
GOAL GUARANTEED?: After enduring 12 goalless MF Alex Nimo
th nd
FW Tino Nunez MLS Supp. Draft (17 overall/2 Rd.)
games a year ago, Real Salt Lake has been held without a DF Jamison Olave Loan from Deportivo Cali (COL)
tally just twice so far in its nine contests in 2008 … RSL MF Kevin Reiman
st rd
MLS Supp. Draft (31 overall/3 Rd.)
th rd
has now gone 20 games without being shutout in back-to- MF Brennan Tennelle MLS SuperDraft (37 overall/3 Rd.)
back contests (dating back to 8/18/07 v. CHI & 8/26 @
CHV), marking the club’s second-longest such run (34 In addition, eight more players on RSL’s squad were
games from 6/22/05 through 6/28/06) … During the 34- acquired during last season’s overhaul: MF Kyle
game streak RSL only earned 22 points, going 5-22-7, Beckerman, FW Fabian Espíndola, FW Robbie Findley,
however, through the current streak the team has already MF Javier Morales, M/D Nathan Sturgis, FW Yura
earned 23 points, going 6-9-5 … Movsisyan, DF Chris Wingert, and DF Matias Mantilla …
NOW THAT’S USING YOUR HEAD: It appears that WELCOME TO THE WASATCH, PART … Four RSL
“Dr. Goals” might have a partner to go into business with, players made their debut on March 29 vs. Chicago, as MLS
as MF Javier Morales has delivered passes to FW Kenny veterans Dema Kovalenko (21 minutes, 1 shot (on goal), 1
Deuchar for both his goals on the season, with the 6’4” foul committed/1 suffered) and Nat Borchers (90 minutes, 1
target man nodding home both times … Morales’s spot-on foul committed, dominating presence in the box) were RSL
free kick at Chivas USA on April 5 allowed Deuchar the debutants … Salt Lake’s Scottish connection appeared in
perfect opportunity to convert his first career MLS goal at MLS games for the first time, as Ian Joy (90 minutes, 1 foul
The Home Depot Center, while last weekend it was the committed, 1 yellow card) and Kenny “Dr. Goals” Deuchar
Goats’ fellow tenant, the LA Galaxy, on the other end of (17 minutes, 1 foul committed/1 suffered) also donned the
the Morales-Deuchar link, this time the Argentine’s picture- Claret Red, Cobalt Blue and Real Gold for the first time …
perfect pass to the corner of the six for the towering RSL’s April 5 match at Chivas USA saw Deuchar and
Scotsman coming from the run of play … Kovalenko with additional firsts with their new club, the duo
both making their first appearance in the team’s starting XI
and Deuchar scoring with a 57th minute header … D/M Tony
AND THEN THERE WERE THREE: All the roster
Beltran had to wait two more weeks to make his MLS debut
moves in the last year have left just three players from on April 12 v. DC, while Argentine MF Matias Cordoba
RSL’s Inaugural Season of 2005 on the club’s 2008 roster became the latest RSL player to officially put his name in the
– DF Nik Besagno, MF Kenny Cutler, and MF Andy club’s all-time ledger with his late substitute appearance last
Williams … RSL saw the last of its “Class of 2006” depart Saturday against the LA Galaxy …
on Friday, when MF Carey Talley was traded to Chivas
USA, leaving Besagno, Cutler, & Williams as the only
three players to suit up for the club prior to the 2007
PLENTY TO REPLACE: Real Salt Lake’s roster additions
campaign … will have plenty of chances to make their collective mark, as
the team saw nearly half of its goals and assists and nearly
60% of its minutes fail to return to the ’08 roster … Players
20/28 VISION: Real Salt Lake’s roster overhaul since that are on this season’s edition of RSL accounted for 52%
the beginning of last season has been impossible to miss, last season’s goals (16 of 31), 55% of last season’s assists
but even the final results are a bit surprising, as 20 of the (11 of 20), and 42% of minutes played …
28 players on the 2008 opening day roster were not
members of the squad at the beginning of the 2007
campaign …
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INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN: There seemed to be RSL TRIO HELPS USA BECOME BEIJING BOUND:
a method to the RSL Technical Staff’s madness in forming A trio of RSL youngsters – FW Robbie Findley, GK Chris
this year’s roster, as each of the club’s six non-draftee Seitz, and M/D Nathan Sturgis – recently returned to Salt
additions have club experience away from the United Lake City after helping the U.S. Under-23 Men’s National
States … RSL was able to lure Americans defender Nat Team qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games during
Borchers back to MLS from the Norwegian Tippeligaen, the CONCACAF region’s qualifying tournament over the last
while American-born and Scottish-bred DF Ian Joy two weeks … Findley saw time in all five of the USA’s
decided to leave the German 2nd Bundesliga to return to contests in the competition, including three starting nods,
the land of his birth … RSL certainly didn’t forget about while Seitz allowed just one goal in during his three starts
talent rich South America, as the club brought in Argentine and Nathan Sturgis featured at both center and left back
MF Matias Cordoba and Colombian DF Jamison Olave, during his four appearances (all starts) … The trio hopes that
while another Scottish link was brought into the side with steady play for RSL over the course of the first half of the
the signing of FW Kenny Deuchar … MF Dema MLS season will pay off with a spot on the US roster that
Kovalenko is a 10-year MLS veteran, but he has also heads to Beijing for the Games, which begin August 8th …
spent time overseas during brief stints in his native
Ukraine and Germany … And this list doesn’t include the OVERHAUL NOT JUST FOR ROSTER: The only
Argentine trio of FW Fabian Espíndola, DF Matias turnover more complete than RSL’s roster has been to its
Mantilla and MF Javier Morales that were added to the Technical Staff, as three of the team’s four coaches and it’s
squad last August … General Manager are all starting their first full season with
RSL … Head Coach Jason Kreis now has a full preseason
THE NOT-AS-YOUNG BUT STILL RESTLESS: One under his belt with the squad and is looking to improve on
thing is for sure – the 2008 edition of Real Salt Lake will the 6-13-7 record he compiled in 2007 after retiring on May
not be as green behind the ears as last year’s side … After 3rd to take over the coaching reigns from John Ellinger …
bringing in a ton of young talent in-season during the ’07 Two of Kreis’ assistants – Jeff Cassar and Robin Fraser –
campaign – including Robbie Findley, Nathan Sturgis, joined RSL midway through last season, with Brian
Fabian Espíndola, and Yura Movsisyan, just to name a Johnson remaining the only holdover from the previous
few – the RSL Technical Staff chose to fill in the roster with coaching regime … GM Garth Lagerwey is also beginning
more proven commodities this past offseason with the his first full campaign with the side, this after joining the
additions of Nat Borchers (26), Kenny Deuchar (27), Ian squad last September … The RSL braintrust has the
Joy (26), Dema Kovalenko (30) and Jamison Olave (26) distinction of being the only Technical Staff in MLS that all
… Even with these additions, Real Salt Lake entered the have playing experience in the League, with all but Johnson
season as the second youngest team in MLS, with an entering the League during its Inaugural Season in 1996
average opening-day age of 24 years and 227 days (FC (Johnson entered one season later in 1997) …
Dallas was youngest at 23y, 357d) … The elder statesman
of this year’s team is now 30-year-old Dema Kovalenko,
while 17-year-old Alex Nimo replaces Nik Besagno (20)
as the youngest member of the squad …
REAL SALT LAKE V. S.J. EARTHQUAKES – SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008 – 7:00 P.M. MT
REAL SALT LAKE 2008 MISCELLANEOUS STATS
(through 05/24/08 – MLS Games Only)
2008 RSL GOAL og1 3
9
SCORERS 9 16
16
og1 – own goal (Soumare, 3/29 v CHI) 9
10 5
5 – Beckerman (3)
16 – Deuchar (2) 11
9 – Espíndola (2) 5
5
10 – Findley (1)
3 – Talley (1)
11 – Morales (1)
2008 REAL SALT LAKE TEAM STATS:
Goals 1 2 Total Shots 1 2 Total Cautions 1 2 Total
RSL 5 7 12 RSL 47 62 109 RSL 7 9 16
Opp. 5 11 16 Opp. 51 57 108 Opp. 2 10 12
Assists 1 2 Total SOG 1 2 Total Ejections 1 2 Total
RSL 4 7 11 RSL 22 26 48 RSL 1 0 1
Opp. 4 12 16 Opp. 23 30 53 Opp. 1 0 1
Fouls 1 2 Total Corners 1 2 Total Offsides 1 2 Total
RSL 66 63 129 RSL 24 31 55 RSL 11 9 20
Opp. 44 60 104 Opp. 21 15 36 Opp. 9 7 16
2008 PENALTY KICK RESULTS
REAL SALT LAKE:
Player Opp. GK Min. Result Date
OPPONENT:
Player (Team) RSL GK Min. Result Date
Moreno (DC) Rimando 31’ Goal 4/26 @ DC
Moreno (DC) Rimando 52’ Goal 4/26 @ DC
C.Gomez (COL) Rimando 83’ Goal 5/15 @ COL
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2008 REAL SALT LAKE MISCELLANEOUS STATS: 2008 CATEGORICAL WON-LOSS (GF/GA):
Home Road Overall
Quickest Goal Scored: 6’ – Espíndola; 5/03 v. LA
Overall MLS: 2-0-2 (9/4) 0-5-0 (3/12) 2-5-2 (12/16)
One-Goal Games: 1-0-0 0-2-0 1-2-0
Quickest Goal Allowed: 31’ – Robert, TFC; 4/19 @ TFC
31’ – Moreno, DC; 4/26 @ DC
vs. East: 1-0-1 (5/1) 0-2-0 (1/5) 1-2-1 (6/6)
vs. West: 1-0-1 (4/3) 0-3-0 (2/7) 1-3-1 (6/10)
RSL Equalizers after 75': N/A
First 15 games: 2-0-2 (9/4) 0-5-0 (3/12) 2-5-2 (12/16)
Last 15 games: N/A N/A N/A
Opp. Equalizers after 75': 92+’ – Blanco, CHI; 3/29 v. CHI
83’ – Oduro, FCD; 5/24 @ FCD
Before All-Star: 2-0-2 (9/4) 0-5-0 (3/12) 2-5-2 (12/16)
Since All-Star: N/A N/A N/A
RSL Game-Winners after 75': N/A
Scoring First: 2-0-2 0-1-0 2-1-2
Opp. Scoring First: N/A 0-4-0 0-4-0
Opposition GWG after 75': 91+’ – Oduro, FCD; 5/24 @ FCD
Leading at Half: 2-0-0 N/A 2-0-0
Tied at Half: 0-0-2 0-2-0 0-2-2
RSL Multi-Goal Games: Beckerman; 4/12 v. DC (12’, 78’)
Trailing at Half: N/A 0-3-0 0-3-0
Opp. Multi-Goal Games: Moreno, DC; 4/26 @ DC (31’, 52’) Leading at 75': 2-0-1 0-1-0 2-1-1
Beckham, LA; 5/03 v. LA (36’, 40’) Tied at 75': 0-0-1 N/A 0-0-1
Oduro, FCD; 5/24 @ FCD (83’, 91+’) Trailing at 75': N/A 0-4-0 0-4-0
Day Games: 0-0-1 (1/1) 0-1-0 (0/1) 0-1-1 (1/2)
RSL Multi-Assist Games: Kovalenko; 4/12 v. DC (12’, 19’) Night Games: 2-0-1 (8/3) 0-4-0 (3/11) 2-4-1 (11/14)
Morales; 5/03 v. LA (6’, 18’)
On Grass: N/A 0-4-0 (3/11) 0-4-0 (3/11)
Opp. Multi-Assist Games: F. Mendoza, CHV; 4/05 @ CHV (32’, 55’) On Turf: 2-0-2 (9/4) 0-1-0 (0/1) 2-1-2 (9/5)
Moreno, DC; 4/26 @ DC (67’, 80’)
In Red: 2-0-2 (9/4) N/A 2-0-2 (9/4)
RSL Hat Tricks: N/A In White: N/A 0-5-0 (3/12) 0-5-0 (3/12)
On KSL: 0-0-1 (2/2) 0-3-0 (2/7) 0-3-1 (4/9)
Opp. Hat Tricks: N/A
On ABC/ESPN2: N/A 0-1-0 (0/2) 0-1-0 (0/2)
On Telefutura: N/A N/A N/A
Own Goals for RSL: 71’ – Soumare, CHI; 3/29 v. CHI On HDNet: N/A 0-1-0 (1/3) 0-1-0 (1/3)
On FSC: N/A N/A N/A
Opp. Local/Reg. TV: 2-0-2 (9/4) 0-4-0 (3/10) 2-4-2 (12/14)
Own Goals against RSL: N/A
In March: 0-0-1 (1/1) N/A 0-0-1 (1/1)
In April: 1-0-0 (4/0) 0-3-0 (2/8) 1-3-0 (6/8)
RSL Red Cards Received: Joy, 5/24 @ FCD (38’)
In May: 1-0-1 (4/3) 0-2-0 (1/4) 1-2-1 (5/7)
Opp. Red Cards Received: Rhine, FCD; 5/24 @ FCD (47+’) Overall MLS: 2-0-2 (9/4) 0-5-0 (3/12) 2-5-2 (12/16)
U.S. Open Cup: 1-0-0 (4/0) N/A 1-0-0 (4/0)
Int’l Friendlies: N/A N/A N/A
MLS Reserve Division: 1-1-0 (8/7) 0-0-1 (1/1) 1-1-1 (9/8)
TOTALS 4-1-2 (21/11) 0-5-1 (4/13) 4-6-3 (25/24)
2008 RSL AWARD WINNERS
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2008 REAL SALT LAKE PLAYER BIOS
#5 – KYLE BECKERMAN MF 5-11 165 lbs. 4/23/82 Crofton, MD
2008 MLS SEASON: 9 GP / 9 GS, 3G, 0A in 793 min.
LAST MATCH: Started and played 90 minutes on 5/27 @ CLB in RSL’s 0-2 USOC defeat.
LAST MLS MATCH: Went the full 90 minutes on 5/24 @ FCD in RSL’s 2-1 loss to the Hoops.
LAST MLS GOAL: 5/10/08 v. FCD (73’ – GWG) (2nd GWG of 2008) (2 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: 10/06/07 v. CHV (Findley – 63’) (11 games)
MISC: Has 3G in last 5GP (counting USOC play) … T-1st in MLS w/ 2 GWG … One of 4 RSL players to start all 9 contests so far in 2008 (w/
Borchers, Rimando & Wingert) … Has donned the captain’s armband in each of RSL’s last 7 League contests (1st match on 4/12 v. DC) and its
USOC win on 4/30 v. SJ … Registered second brace of 2008 on 4/30 v. SJ, scoring two first half goals (21’ & 33’) in a 4-0 USOC Play-In win …
Notched first career multi-goal game on 4/12 v. DC, his two goals helping RSL to a 4-0 win … His 12’ goal in that game was just his second
GWG in League play (previous w/ COL on 4/08/06 v. CLB) … Named to the 2007 MLS All-Star inactive list, marking his first official All-Star nod
… Has three “caps” for the USA senior team, all of them coming in 2007 … Made two “caps” with the U.S. MNT at Copa America in June/July
2007 against Argentina & Colombia … Has started 147 of his 172 regular season appearances, tallying 16G and 17A across his nine seasons
of MLS play with Miami Fusion FC (2000-01), Colorado (2002-2007) & RSL (2007-08).
#2 – TONY BELTRAN DF 5-8 150 lbs. 10/11/87 Claremont, CA
2008 MLS SEASON: 5 GP / 3 GS, 0G, 1A in 278 min.
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 1 GP / 1 GS, 0G, 0A in 90 min.
LAST MATCH: Played 29 minutes on 5/27 @ CLB in first game back with RSL from the Toulon International Tournament.
LAST MLS MATCH: Earned third straight League start on 5/15 v. COL and played the full 90 min. in the 0-2 loss.
LAST MLS GOAL: Has yet to score a goal in MLS play (4 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: 4/26/08 @ DC (Talley – 77’) (1st career MLS assist) (3 games)
MISC: Will be available for selection on 5/27 @ CLB after making two appearances for the U.S. U-23 squad that competed in the Toulon
(France) International Tournament last week (May 21-25) … Played the 2nd half of the USA’s first match against Turkey on 5/21 (0-1 L) and
went the full 90 on 5/23 v. Ivory Coast (2-3 L) … Earned first MLS start on 5/03 v. LA … Started and played all 90 minutes on 4/30 v. SJ in
helping RSL to a 4-0 USOC Play-In win … Recorded first MLS assist on 4/26 @ DC, his deflection off a corner kick leading to Talley’s 77th
minute finish … Made his official MLS debut two weeks earlier on 4/12 v. DC, playing 7 minutes in reserve in RSL’s 4-0 win … Selected by RSL
3rd overall in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft on 1/18/08 in Baltimore … Member of UCLA’s 2006 College Cup-winning side.
#20 – NIKOLAS BESAGNO DF 6-0 188 lbs. 11/15/88 Maple Valley, WA
2008 MLS SEASON: Has yet to play in 2008
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 2 GP / 2 GS, 0G, 0A in 180 min.
LAST MLS MATCH: Made first start of 2007 season on 6/02/07 @ NE and played 59 min. in helping RSL to another road point via a 0-0 tie.
LAST MLS GOAL: Has yet to score a goal in MLS play (8 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: Has yet to record an assist in MLS play (8 games)
MISC: Saw first action of any kind in 2008 for RSL Reserves on 5/04 v. LA and played all 90 minutes in a 5-2 win … Underwent surgery to
repair meniscus tears in both knees on 1/24/08 … A torn R meniscus on 9/13/07 sidelined Besagno for the remainder of the 2007 campaign
last fall … Was top overall pick – and first ever draft selection for RSL – in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft on 1/14/05 … Has started half of his 8
career appearances for RSL in League play, totaling 440 minutes … One of three players remaining from RSL’s Inaugural Season in 2005 (w/
Cutler & Williams).
#6 – NAT BORCHERS DF 6-2 175 lbs. 4/13/81 Pueblo, CO
2008 MLS SEASON: 9 GP / 9 GS, 0G, 1A in 810 min.
LAST MLS MATCH: Went the full 90 minutes on 5/24 @ FCD in RSL’s 2-1 loss to the Hoops.
LAST MLS GOAL: 9/04/04 (w/ COL) v. DAL (85’ – GWG) (45 MLS games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: 4/12/08 v. DC (Beckerman – 77’) [1st MLS helper since 4/02/05 @ KC (w/ COL)] (6 games)
MISC: One of 2 RSL players to log all 810 minutes so far in 2008 (w/ Rimando) … Recorded first MLS assist in more than 3 years on 4/12/08 v.
DC, his header helping Beckerman notch RSL’s 3rd goal in a 4-0 win … Made RSL debut – and first appearance in MLS since the end of the
2005 season – with a 90-minute performance on 3/29 v. CHI in a 1-1 draw … Borchers’ prior MLS appearance came on 10/12/05 @ RSL …
Spent two seasons in the Norwegian Tippeligaen (First Division) with Odd Grenland from 2006-2007 … Departed for Norway after being a
three-year starter with Rocky Mountain Cup rival Colorado Rapids from 2003-05 … Started 90 of 91 MLS appearances, scoring 2G & 2A, while
also adding 1G & 1A in four contests during the MLS Cup Playoffs.
#8 – MATIAS CORDOBA MF 5-10 161 lbs. 10/07/84 Lanus, Argentina
2008 MLS SEASON: 2 GP / 0 GS, 0G, 0A in 7 min.
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 3 GP / 3 GS, 3G, 2A in 270 min.
LAST MATCH: Started and played 73 minutes on 5/27 @ CLB in RSL’s 0-2 ousting from the USOC.
LAST MLS MATCH: Played in first away game for RSL on 5/15 v. COL coming on for Andy Williams in the ‘84
LAST MLS GOAL: Has yet to score a goal in MLS play (2 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: Has yet to record an assist in MLS play (2 games)
MISC: Pronounced CORE-doh-bah … Made official MLS debut on 5/03 v. LA, entering RSL’s 2-2 draw at Rice-Eccles in the 90’ for Andy
Williams … Made first-team debut in the starting XI on 4/30 v. SJ and recorded his first assist for the squad (Movsisyan, 33’) in helping RSL to a
4-0 Play-In game victory … Notched a goal and assist for the RSL Reserves on 5/04 v. LA in a 5-2 win … Made debut in an RSL uniform on
4/06 @ CHV in MLS Reserve Division play and scored the equalizing goal in the 91st minute of a season-opening 1-1 draw for the RSL
Reserves … 23-year-old Argentine midfielder joined RSL on 2/15/08 after his previous club, Primera División Argentina side Club Atletico Tigre,
agreed to loan terms … Spent three seasons in Primera División Argentina with Tigre (2007) and Argentinos Juniors (2005-07), the club that
also produced RSL DF Matias Mantilla.
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#15 – KENNY CUTLER MF 5-9 157 lbs. 3/08/82 Richmond, VA
2008 MLS SEASON: 3 GP / 1 GS, 0G, 0A in 147 min.
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 3 GP / 2 GS, 0G, 0A in 206 min.
LAST MATCH: Started and went the initial 45 minutes on 5/27 @ CLB in RSL’s 0-2 USOC defeat.
LAST MLS MATCH: Entered at the half on 5/24 @ FCD and played the final 45 minutes of RSL’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to the Hoops.
LAST MLS GOAL: Has yet to score a goal in MLS play (39 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: Has yet to record an assist in MLS play (39 games)
MISC: Made first MLS start since 6/17/06 in the ’08 Rocky Mountain Cup opener on 5/15 @ COL … When available, serves as captain for RSL
Reserve squad … Injury (obseitis pubis) limited Cutler to just a pair of first-team appearances in League play in 2007 (4/02 v. FCD & 7/14 @
KC) … Has started 31 of 39 appearances across four seasons with RSL, totaling 2,763 minutes of action … One of three players remaining
from RSL’s Inaugural Season in 2005 (w/ Besagno & Williams).
#16 – KENNY DEUCHAR FW 6-3 200 lbs. 7/06/84 Denny, Scotland
2008 MLS SEASON: 9 GP/ 8 GS, 2G, 0A in 701 min.
LAST MLS MATCH: Started and played 54 minutes on 5/24 @ FCD in RSL’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to the Hoops.
LAST MLS GOAL: 5/035/08 v. LA (18’) (3 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: Has yet to record an assist in MLS play (9 games)
MISC: Pronounced JOO-kerr … Scored first goal in MLS play in first League start on 4/05 @ CHV (57’) … Made MLS debut on 3/29 v. CHI with
a 17-minute substitute appearance … 27-year-old Scottish striker joined RSL from Scottish Premier League side Gretna FC after agreeing to
contract terms on 2/27/08 … Joined his new RSL squad in time for its two-week preseason trip to Argentina in early March … Scored a pair of
goals for Gretna against Scottish powerhouse Rangers on 2/26/08 in his final appearance in the Scottish Premier League… Tallied more than
100 goals in Scottish League play since the 2002 season … Nicknamed “Dr. Goals” and “The Good Doctor” during his days with Gretna, as he
was a fully-accredited medical practitioner at the Wishaw General Infirmary once a week.
#9 – FABIAN ESPÍNDOLA FW 5-9 160 lbs. 5/04/85 Buenos Aires, Argentina
2008 MLS SEASON: 7 GP / 5 GS, 3G, 0A in 445 min.
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 1 GP / 1 GS, 0G, 0A in 90 min.
LAST MATCH: Came on in the 70th minute on 5/27 @ CLB but could not spare RSL from defeat in 0-2 USOC loss.
LAST MLS MATCH: Scored RSL’s lone goal on 5/24 @ FCD, his 69’ tally giving RSL a short-lived lead in an eventual 2-1 defeat to the Hoops.
LAST MLS GOAL: 5/24/08 @ FCD (69’) (3G in last 4 GP) (ACTIVE)
LAST MLS ASSIST: 10/06/07 v. CHV (C. Brown – 52’) (9 games)
MISC: RSL’s co-leader w/ 3G (w/ Beckerman) … First RSL player this season to score in back-to-back League appearances (4/12 v. DC & 5/03
v. LA) … Missed 4/19 @ TFC & 4/26 @ DC contests due to injury (R hamstring strain) … Notched first goal of 2008 season on 4/12 v. DC, his
19’ strike providing an insurance tally in RSL’s 4-0 win … Signed with RSL on 8/17/07 as a Senior International player … A 23-year-old striker
who spent part of two seasons in the Ecuadoran First Division (Sociedad Deportivo Quito, 2007; Sociedad Deportivo Aucas, 2006) and two
seasons in his native Argentina (Boca Juniors, 2005; Talleres de Cordoba, 2006 Clausura).
#10 – ROBBIE FINDLEY FW 5-9 165 lbs. 8/04/85 Phoenix, AZ
2008 MLS SEASON: 9 GP/ 4 GS, 1G, 1A in 349 min.
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 2 GP / 1 GS, 1G, 1A in 135 min.
LAST MATCH: Started and went the full 90 minutes on 5/27 @ CLB in 0-2 USOC defeat.
LAST MLS MATCH: Returned to starting XI on 5/24 @ FCD, playing the first half in RSL’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to the Hoops.
LAST MLS GOAL: 4/12/08 v. DC (87’) (5 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: 4/12/08 v. DC (Beckerman – 77’) (1st career MLS assist) (broke 27-game streak w/o an assist) (5 games)
MISC: Started and played all 90 minutes on 4/30 v. SJ in helping RSL to a 4-0 USOC Play-In win … Registered first goal of 2008 and first
career MLS assist on 4/12 v. DC … Helped the U.S. Under-23 MNT qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics by appearing in all five contests for
the USA during CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying in March … Started for USA on 3/11 v. Cuba and registered assist on Freddy Adu’s goal in a
1-1 draw that kicked off pool play … Defending RSL Golden Boot winner scored six times in 2007 after being acquired by RSL on 6/21/07 via
trade with Los Angeles Galaxy along with D/M Nathan Sturgis in return for MF Chris Klein … His athletic family includes cousins G Mike Bibby
(NBA’s Atlanta Hawks) and WR Shaun McDonald (NFL’s Detroit Lions).
#33 – DAVID HORST DF 6-4 210 lbs. 10/25/85 Pine Grove, PA
2008 MLS SEASON: Has yet to play in 2008
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 3 GP / 3 GS, 0G, 0A in 270 min.
LAST MATCH: Made his first team debut on 5/27 @ CLB, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in RSL’s 0-2 USOC loss.
LAST MLS MATCH: Has yet to see action in MLS play.
MISC: Saw first action in an RSL uniform on 4/06 @ CHV in MLS Reserve Division play, starting and playing the full 90 minutes of a 1-1 draw
at center back … Selected by RSL 14th overall (1st Rd.) in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft on 1/18/08 in Baltimore … Enjoyed a standout four-year
career at Old Dominion, earning All-CAA First-Team and All-CAA Defender of the Year honors following his junior & senior seasons …
Garnered the 2007 USL Premier Development League (PDL) Defender of the Year award after helping the Hampton Roads Piranhas to a
league-high 10 clean sheets and the only undefeated record in the PDL in 2007 (14-0-2) … Also an All-State basketball player during his senior
season at Pine Grove (PA) H.S.
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#13 – IAN JOY DF 5-9 165 lbs. 7/14/81 San Diego, CA
2008 MLS SEASON: 6 GP / 6 GS, 0G, 0A in 404 min.
LAST MATCH: Started and played 90 minutes on 5/27 @ CLB in 0-2 loss, as RSL was dropped from USOC qualifying.
LAST MLS MATCH: Return from injury on 5/24 @ FCD was short-lived, his 38’ red card resulting in his early exit from RSL’s 2-1 defeat
LAST MLS GOAL: Has yet to score a goal in MLS play (6 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: Has yet to record an assist in MLS play (6 games)
MISC: Received red card (38’) on 5/24 @ FCD and will be suspended for RSL’s return to League play on 5/31 v. SJ … Missed 3 games in early
May due to injury (L ankle bone spur) … Started RSL’s first 5 contests in 2008, making his MLS debut on 3/29 v. CHI at left back … Signed
with RSL on 1/23/08 … Born in San Diego but raised in Scotland, the 26-year-old Joy returns to the United States after plying his trade for
numerous clubs in Europe, the latest being German 2.Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli (2004-08) … Also suited up for Hamburger SV Reserves
(GER/3), Chester City (ENG/5), Kidderminster Harriers (ENG/4), Sterling Albion (SCO/2) and Montrose FC (SCO/3), the latter with which he
turned professional in 2000 … Also spent time with the youth/reserve systems of Manchester United and Tranmere Rovers (ENG/2) …
Represented the USA at the U-17, U-18, U-20, and U-23 levels.
#28 – DUSTIN KIRBY DF 5-10 173 lbs. 12/12/84 Mentor, OH
2008 MLS SEASON: 1 GP / 0 GS, 0G, 0A in 3 min.
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 3 GP / 3 GS, 0G, 0A in 237 min.
LAST MATCH: Started an d went 61 minutes on 5/27 @ CLB in RSL’s 0-2 USOC loss.
LAST MLS MATCH: Made 2008 MLS debut on 5/15 v. COL, playing 3 minutes in RSL’s 0-2 defeat.
LAST MLS GOAL: Has yet to score a goal in MLS play (2 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: Has yet to record an assist in MLS play (2 games)
MISC: Made 2008 first-team debut on 4/30 v. SJ, playing 26 minutes off the bench in helping RSL close out a 4-0 USOC Play-In victory …
Made ’08 debut for RSL Reserves on 4/06 @ CHV, starting and playing 57 minutes of the 1-1 draw at left back … Made RSL & MLS debut in a
79-minute appearance on 10/15/07 v. HOU … Led RSL Reserves in 2007 in GP (11), MIN (819) while contributing one assist out of the
backline … One of only two players (w/ Jamie Watson) to appear in all 11 RSL Reserves matches in 2007 … Selected by RSL out of The Ohio
State University in the 4th round (49th overall) of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft.
#21 – DEMA KOVALENKO MF 5-8 177 lbs. 8/28/77 Chicago, IL
2008 MLS SEASON: 9 GP/ 8 GS, 0G, 2A in 640 min.
LAST MATCH: Saw red in the 49th minute on 5/27 @ CLB in RSL’s 0-2 USOC defeat.
LAST MLS MATCH: Went the full 90 minutes on 5/24 @ FCD in RSL’s heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the Hoops.
LAST MLS GOAL: 6/10/07 (w/ NY) @ DC (18’) (16 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: 4/12/08 v. DC (Espíndola – 19’) (2nd of game; Beckerman – 12’) (broke 16-game streak w/o an assist) (5 games)
MISC: Played 45 minutes on 4/30 v. SJ in helping RSL close out its 4-0 USOC Play-In victory. … Recorded his 4th career double-assist game in
MLS play on 4/12/08 v. DC, helping RSL to a 4-0 win (last w/ DC on 6/15/08 v. CHI) … Become the 44th player in MLS history to make his 200th
regular season appearance on 4/05 @ CHV … Made RSL debut on 3/29 v. CHI with 21-minute appearance off the bench … Was sworn in as a
United States citizen in a ceremony in Chicago on 3/17/08, ending a 17-year citizenship process for the native of The Ukraine … A hard-nosed
midfielder now in his 10th MLS season after suiting up for Chicago (1999-2002), D.C. United (2003-05), and N.Y. Red Bulls (2006-07) … Has
36G & 38A in his 207 regular season appearances … Also scored 5G & 3A in 29 MLS Cup Playoff contests.
#27 – MATÍAS MANTILLA DF 6-0 178 lbs. 2/14/81 Buenos Aires, Argentina
2008 MLS SEASON: 7 GP / 6 GS, 0G, 0A in 554 min.
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 1 GP / 1 GS, 0G, 0A in 45 min.
LAST MATCH: Started and went the full 90 minutes on 5/27 @ CLB in RSL’s 0-2 USOC defeat.
LAST MLS MATCH: His late-game insertion on 5/24 @ FCD wasn’t enough to stave off the Hoops’ comeback in a 2-1 defeat.
LAST MLS GOAL: 8/29/07 v. KCW (1’) (40 seconds into match – fastest goal in RSL history) (15 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: Has yet to record an assist in MLS play (17 games)
MISC: Notched the GWA on 4/30 v. SJ in RSL’s 4-0 USOC Play-In round win (Beckerman, 21’) … Played every minute of RSL’s first 4 games
before sitting out on 4/26 @ DC due to injury … One of five South Americans on RSL’s 2008 opening day roster … Played in 10 contests for
RSL in 2007 after signing with the club as a Senior international on 8/17/07 … Made a memorable first start in MLS play on 8/29/07 v. KCW,
scoring on a header 40 seconds into a 3-1 win, a goal that stands as the fastest scored in RSL history … A 27-year-old center back that played
professionally in Argentina’s First and Second Divisions from 2000-07 … Developed with Argentinos Juniors, the same club as current
teammate MF Matias Cordoba.
#11 – JAVIER MORALES MF 5-9 143 lbs. 1/10/80 Buenos Aires, Argentina
2008 MLS SEASON: 8 GP / 8 GS, 1G, 5A in 569 min.
LAST MATCH: Played 17 minutes on 5/27 @ CLB as RSL fell 0-2 in USOC play.
LAST MLS MATCH: Collected another assist on 5/24 @ FCD, his feed to Espindola helping RSL to its lone tally in a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat.
LAST MLS GOAL: 5/10/08 v. FCD (28’) (2nd career MLS goal) (ACTIVE)
LAST MLS ASSIST: 5/24/08 @ FCD (Espíndola – 69’) (4A in last 4 GP) (ACTIVE 2-GAME STREAK)
MISC: T-2nd in MLS with 5A (w/ Blanco, Beckham & Barros Schelotto) … Has registered a goal or assist in 4 consecutive games (one of five
players in MLS to do so in 2008) … Notched first two-assist match in MLS career on 5/03 v. LA … Played 32 minutes off the bench on 4/30 v.
SJ in helping RSL close out its 4-0 USOC Play-In victory … One of five South Americans on RSL’s 2008 opening day roster … Signed with
RSL as a Senior International player on 8/17/07 … Made MLS debut in the starting lineup on 8/29 v. KCW and registered his first assist 40
seconds into the 3-1 RSL win … The assist was the fastest for a player making his MLS debut … Scored first career MLS goal on 9/19 v. LA,
his 25-yard free kick in the 86th minute helping RSL achieve a 2-2 draw … A seasoned playmaker, the 28-year-old Morales has experience in
the Spanish Second Division (Vecindario, 2006/07) and Argentine Premier Division (Lanus, 1998-2000, 2003; Arsenal de Sarandi, 2000-2005;
Newell’s Old Boys, 2004; and Instituto de Cordoba, 2006).
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#14 – YURA MOVSISYAN FW 6-0 180 lbs. 8/02/87 Pasadena, CA
2008 MLS SEASON: 5 GP / 1 GS, 0G, 0A in 145 min.
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 3 GP / 3 GS, 3G, 0A in 192 min.
LAST MLS MATCH: Played 11 minutes off the bench on 5/03 v. LA in RSL’s 2-2 draw at Rice-Eccles.
LAST MLS GOAL: 7/29/07 (w/KC) v. CHV (82’) (13 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: Has yet to record an assist in MLS play (38 games)
MISC: Underwent R meniscus surgery on 5/16 and will miss 3-4 weeks … Scored his first goal in an RSL uniform on 4/30 v. SJ (33’) in a 4-0
USOC Play-In round victory … His 6 shots in just 62 minutes on 3/29/08 v. CHI marked the second-most taken in a single-game in his now 38-
game MLS career … Acquired by RSL via trade with Kansas City Wizards on 9/14/07 along with a Youth International roster spot in exchange
for RSL’s natural 2009 3rd round SuperDraft and 2009 1st round Supplemental Draft selections and a portion of a player allocation … Scored all
5G in 2007 off the bench, leading MLS in the category last season … Made his professional debut for the Wizards on 5/13/06 @ DC … Is of
Armenian descent and was granted asylum status by the United States in August 2007.
#7 – ALEX NIMO MF 5-5 142 lbs. 3/21/90 Portland, OR
2008 MLS SEASON: Has yet to play in 2008
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 1 GP / 1 GS, 0G, 0A in 90 min.
LAST MLS MATCH: Has yet to see action in MLS play.
MISC: Played in two of three contests for the U.S. Under-20 MNT at the Campos Verdes International Tournament in Portugal from April 13-19
… Started the U-20s’ first game in the tournament on 4/15 v. Cape Verde Islands and played all 90 minutes in the USA’s 3-1 defeat … DNP on
4/17 v. Northern Ireland in a 3-0 win … Entered at the half on 4/18 v. Portugal, logging the final 45 minutes of a 4-0 defeat to the tournament
hosts … Saw first action in an RSL uniform on 4/06 @ CHV in MLS Reserve Division play, starting and playing the full 90 minutes of a 1-1 draw
on the right side of the midfield … Selected by RSL 17th overall (2nd Rd.) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft in Baltimore on 1/18/08 … One of 9
members of the Generation adidas class of 2008 (along with RSL DF Tony Beltran) …Was a member of the U.S. Under-17 MNT Residency
Program in Bradenton, FL, in 2007 and was a fixture for the U-17’s in the middle of the park … Started for the USA in all five CONCACAF
region qualifying contests for the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup, and then played all but one minute of the USA’s four matches in the tournament
finals in Korea last August … Named a 2006 Parade Magazine All-American for his play with Portland’s Benson H.S.
#25 – TINO NUNEZ FW 5-8 180 lbs. 8/22/84 Long Beach, CA
2008 MLS SEASON: Has yet to play in 2008
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 3 GP / 1 GS, 0G, 1A in 156 min.
LAST MATCH: Made first senior team start on 5/27 @ CLB and went 70 minutes in RSL’s 0-2 USOC loss.
LAST MLS MATCH: Has yet to see action in MLS play.
MISC: Notched an assist for RSL Reserves on 5/04 v. LA in a 5-2 win … Recorded an assist in his first-team debut on 4/30 v. SJ, helping on
Williams’ 90’ closer in a 4-0 USOC Play-In victory … Made 18-man gameday roster for first time on 4/26 @ DC but did not play in the match …
Scored a hat trick for the RSL Reserves on 4/14 in a 3-1 exhibition win over the PDL’s BYU Cougars … Made debut in an RSL uniform in MLS
Reserve Division play on 4/06 @ CHV, playing the final 33 minutes of a season-opening 1-1 draw … Selected by RSL with the 17th overall pick
(2nd Rd.) in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft on 1/24/08 … Spent three seasons at UC Santa Barbara with RSL teammates Kyle Reynish &
Brennan Tennelle after playing his freshman year at Compton Community College … Finished his career with the Gauchos with 8G & 11A in 63
games (34 starts) … Helped the Gauchos to a College Cup title in 2006 and to the championship match in 2004.
#4 – JAMISON OLAVE DF 6-3 210 lbs. 4/21/81 Medellin, Colombia
2008 MLS SEASON: 4 GP / 4 GS, 0G, 0A in 296 min.
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 1 GP / 1 GS, 0G, 0A in 90 min.
LAST MLS MATCH: Returned to starting lineup on 5/24 @ FCD, playing a solid 76 minutes in RSL’s 2-1 defeat to the Hoops.
LAST MLS GOAL: Has yet to score a goal in MLS play (4 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: Has yet to record an assist in MLS play (4 games)
MISC: Pronounced HA-mee-son oh-LAH-vay … Made MLS debut on 4/26 @ DC, playing an impressive 90 minutes in central defense …
Started and played all 90 minutes on 4/30 v. SJ in helping RSL to a 4-0 USOC Play-In win … 27-year-old Colombian defender brings another
huge physical presence to RSL’s revamped backline … Joined RSL for its preseason camp in Argentina in early March after he and his
previous club, Colombian powers Deportivo Cali, agreed to loan terms with RSL on 2/20/08 … Spent his first seven professional campaigns
playing in his native Colombia for First Division teams Deportivo Cali (2001, 2005-07), Chico FC (2004) and Atletico Huela (2002) and Second
Division squad CD Patriotas FC (2003).
#26 – KEVIN REIMAN MF 5-7 150 lbs. 3/14/86 Yorktown Heights, NY
2008 MLS SEASON: Has yet to play in 2008
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 3 GP / 3 GS, 1G, 1A in 237 min.
LAST MLS MATCH: Has yet to see action in MLS play.
MISC: Scored his first professional goal for the RSL Reserves on 5/04 v. LA in helping RSL to a 5-2 win … Made debut in an RSL uniform on
4/06 @ CHV in MLS Reserve Division play, starting and playing 57 minutes at left midfielder in a 1-1 draw …Selected by RSL with the 31st
overall pick (3rd Rd.) in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft on 1/24/08 … The left-sided midfielder split his collegiate career, starting with two
seasons at the University of Maryland before finishing his eligibility with two more seasons at Michigan State … Was a member of Maryland’s
2005 College Cup winning squad alongside current RSL teammate GK Chris Seitz.
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#24 – KYLE REYNISH GK 6-3 193 lbs. 11/03/83 Valencia, CA
2008 MLS SEASON: Has yet to play in 2008
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 3 GP/ 1 GS, 1-1-1 record, 2.22 GAA, 2 GA in 81 min.
LAST MLS MATCH: Has yet to see action in MLS play.
MISC: Recorded the first win of the season for the RSL Reserves on 5/04 v. LA, his scoreless first half helping RSL to a 5-2 victory … Made
2008 debut with RSL Reserves on 4/06 @ CHV and earned the draw by recording a scoreless final 22 minutes in the squad’s season-opening
1-1 tie … Did not see the field for the first-team in 2007, but collected a solid 2-1-0 record and 0.88 GAA average in 408 minutes of MLS
Reserve Division play for RSL in his rookie season in 2007 … Earned his first MLS Reserve Division win on 9/09 @ HOU, his shutout effort
helping the RSL Reserves to a 1-0 win … Entered at the half on 7/21 v. Everton and made two saves in combining with Nick Rimando to shut
out the EPL side 2-0 … Made RSL debut on 4/18 vs. Fiji, playing the full 90 minutes and helping a mostly reserve squad to a shutout in the 3-0
win … Drafted by RSL in the 4th round (43rd overall) of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft on 1/18/07 … Ended 57-game collegiate career at
UC Santa Barbara (49 starts) with impressive 0.82 GAA, 33-13-4 record, 23 shutouts and a College Cup championship from the 2006
campaign (alongside current RSL teammate Tino Nunez & Brennan Tennelle).
#18 – NICK RIMANDO GK 5-9 184 lbs. 6/17/79 Montclair, CA
2008 MLS SEASON: 9 GP/ 9 GS, 2-5-2 record, 1.78 GAA, 16 GA, 36 SV in 810 min.
LAST MATCH: Started and played 90 minutes on 5/27 @ CLB in 0-2 USOC play-in defeat.
LAST MLS MATCH: Made 5 SVS on 5/24 @ FCD in RSL’s heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the Hoops.
LAST MLS WIN: 5/10/08 v. FCD (2-1 W) (74th career win) (2 games)
LAST MLS SHUTOUT: 4/12/08 v. DC (4-0 W) (44th career shutout) (6 games)
MISC: Notched his first win and shutout of the 2008 season against his former side on 4/12 v. DC (3 saves) … One of 2 RSL players to log all
810 minutes thus far in ’08 (w/ Borchers) … In his first campaign with RSL in 2007, Rimando led MLS with a career-high and franchise-high 142
saves (most in MLS by 26 SVS) and placed 2nd with a 76.4 save % … Has stopped 11 of the 39 PK’s faced in his career (28.2% save
percentage) … Made a career-high 13 SVS on 6/02/07 @ NE (T-4th for most saves in an MLS game) … Currently ranked 6th in MLS all-time in
GK games played (181), GK games started (181), wins (74), and saves (755) and 7th in shutouts (44) … Now in his 9th year in MLS after stints
with MIA (2000-01) and DC (2002-2006) prior to coming to RSL in 2007.
#1 – CHRIS SEITZ GK 6-3 215 lbs. 3/12/87 San Luis Obispo, CA
2008 MLS SEASON: Has yet to play in 2008
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 3 GP/ 2 GS, 0-0-0 record, 2.86 GAA, 6 GA in 189 min.
LAST MATCH: Notched first career shutout in first-team action on 4/30 v. SJ, stopping all 4 shots faced in RSL’s 4-0 USOC Play-In win.
LAST MLS MATCH: Made first appearance with first-team in five months on 10/06/07 v. CHV, making one stop in a 3-2 defeat.
LAST MLS WIN: Has yet to record a win in MLS play (3 games)
LAST MLS SHUTOUT: Has yet to record a shutout in MLS play (3 games)
MISC: Will not be available for selection in Tuesday’s USOC qualifier @ CLB … Made five saves for the U.S. U-23 MNT on 5/23 v. Ivory Coast
in the USA’s 1-0 defeat during the Toulon (France) International Tournament … Busy offseason with U.S. U-23’s ended in March, as Seitz
collected a 0.33 GAA and 2-0-1 record in three contests during the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament … Was between the posts for
the U.S. on 3/20 v. Canada but didn’t even have to make a save in the 3-0 semifinal win that clinched the USA’s berth to this August’s Beijing
Games … With MLS debut on 4/30/07 vs. COL, became the second youngest player to start an MLS match between the posts at 20 years, 49
days of age (Tim Howard, 19y/165d for MET).
#12 – NATHAN STURGIS D/M 5-10 150 lbs. 7/06/87 St. Augustine, FL
2008 MLS SEASON: 2 GP / 2 GS, 0G, 0A in 117 min.
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 1 GP / 1 GS, 0G, 0A in 90 min.
LAST MLS MATCH: Started match on 4/19 @ TFC, but left the 1-0 defeat due to injury (L hamstring strain) after 27 min.
LAST MLS GOAL: Has yet to score in MLS play (31 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: Has yet to record an assist in MLS play (31 games)
MISC: Has missed last 6 MLS/USOC games after suffering a L hamstring strain on 4/19 @ TFC … Made 2008 debut as a member of the
starting XI on 4/12 v. DC, helping RSL to a 4-0 win … Missed some of RSL’s 2008 preseason while with the U.S. Under-23 MNT, which he
helped qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games during the USA’s five games in CONCACAF region qualifying in March … Showed his
versatility for Peter Nowak’s U-23 side by playing the center back, left back, and defensive midfielder positions during his four starting nods in
the tournament (3/11 v. Cuba, 3/13 v. Panama, 3/20 v. Canada, & 3/23 v. Honduras) … Acquired by RSL on 6/21/07 via trade with L.A. Galaxy
along with FW Robbie Findley in return for MF Chris Klein.
#29 – BRENNAN TENNELLE MF 5-11 160 lbs. 10/05/86 San Diego, CA
2008 MLS SEASON: Has yet to play in 2008
2008 RESERVE DIVISION: 3 GP / 2 GS, 0G, 0A in 91 min.
LAST MLS MATCH: Has yet to see action in MLS play.
MISC: Made debut in an RSL uniform in MLS Reserve Division play on 4/06 @ CHV, his 18 minutes of action including a goal box header that
bounced off the left post and led to Cordoba’s 91+’ equalizing goal that helped the squad earn a 1-1 draw … Selected by RSL with the 37th
overall pick (3rd Rd.) in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft in Baltimore on 1/18/08 … Amassed 5G & 5A in 61 contests (45 starts) at UC Santa Barbara,
where he played alongside current RSL teammates Tino Nunez & Kyle Reynish … Helped the Gauchos to a College Cup title in 2006 and to
the championship match in 2004 … Moved into an attacking role for the Gauchos during his senior season in 2007 after playing as a defensive
midfielder for his first three years at UCSB.
REAL SALT LAKE V. S.J. EARTHQUAKES – SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008 – 7:00 P.M. MT
#77 – ANDY WILLIAMS MF 5-8 171 lbs. 9/23/77 Chicago, IL
2008 MLS SEASON: 9 GP / 4 GS, 0G, 1A in 496 min.
LAST MATCH: Played the second 45 minutes on 5/27 @ CLB in RSL’s 0-2 USOC loss.
LAST MLS MATCH: Started and played 84 minutes on 5/15 v. COL before Matias Cordoba came on for him.
LAST MLS GOAL: 8/27/07 v. KCW (85’) (Broke 17-game goalless streak – 9/16/06 vs. FCD) (19 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: 5/10/08 v. FCD (Beckerman, 63’ - GWA) (2 games)
MISC: First assist of ’08 on 5/10 v. FCD was on Beckerman’s 73’ GWG … Continued his US Open Cup mastery on 4/30 v. SJ, notching an
assist and the closing goal (90’) in RSL’s 4-0 Play-In round win … His 12th assist in an RSL uniform on 10/06/07 v. CHV made him the team’s
all-time leader in the category (now at 13A) … RSL’s career leader in GP (88), assists (13), CK (145), FS (170), and FC (114) while placing 2nd
in GS (63), MIN (5,818), SHT (115) and 3rd in goals (8) and SOG (44) … His 70A ranks 11th all-time and 3rd among active MLS players … One
of the most fouled players in MLS history with 581 FS (3rd all-time) … Also ranks in MLS career top 10 with 361 corner kicks (9th) … Currently in
11th MLS season, having played for CLB (1998-99), MIA (2000), NE (2001-02), MET (2002), CHI (2003-2004), and RSL (2005-present).
#17 – CHRIS WINGERT DF 5-11 170 lbs. 6/16/82 West Islip, NY
2008 MLS SEASON: 9 GP / 9 GS, 0G, 0A in 807 min.
LAST MLS MATCH: Went the full 90 minutes on 5/24 @ FCD in RSL’s 2-1 loss to the Hoops.
LAST MLS GOAL: Has yet to score in MLS play (90 games)
LAST MLS ASSIST: 9/29/07 @ NY (C. Brown – 22’) (2nd assist in last 4 games) (12 games)
MISC: One of 4 RSL players to start all 9 games thus far in ’08 (w/ Beckerman, Borchers, & Rimando) … Started and played 64 minutes on
4/30 v. SJ in helping RSL to a 4-0 USOC Play-In win … Acquired by RSL on 7/13/07 from COL in exchange for RSL’s 2008 1st Round and 2009
2nd Round MLS Supplemental Draft picks … Made RSL debut one day later on 7/14/07 @ KC … Has collected 4A in 90 MLS contests (65
starts) during stints with Columbus (2004-05), Colorado (2006-07) and RSL … Became the first player in Division I men’s soccer history to win
the Hermann Trophy and NSCAA Scholar-Athlete Award in the same season as a senior at St. John’s (NY) in 2003.
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# Player 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
CHI CHV DC TOR DC LA DAL COL DAL
1-1 1-3 4-0 0-1 1-4 2-2 2-1 0-2 1-2
1 Chris Seitz
2 Tony Beltran 7 17 74D 90M 90D
3 Carey Talley 90M 64M 63 90M
4 Jamison Olave 90D 90D 40D 76D
5 Kyle Beckerman 90M 90M 90M 90M 73M 90M 90M 90M 90M
6 Nat Borchers 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D
7 Alex Nimo
8 Matias Cordoba 1 6
9 Fabian Espindola 73F 17 70F 79F 80F 90F 36
10 Robbie Findley 28 60F 20 90F 59F 16 10 21 45F
11 Javier Morales 90M 90M 62M 90M 90M 90M 57M 90M
12 Nathan Sturgis 90M 27M
13 Ian Joy 90D 73D 83D 62D 58D 38D
14 Yura Movsisyan 62F 30 11 31 11
15 Kenny Cutler 33 69M 45
16 Kenny Deuchar 17 90F 90F 90F 90F 90F 90F 90F 54F
17 Chris Wingert 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90M 87D 90D
18 Nick Rimando 90G 90G 90G 90G 90G 90G 90G 90G 90G
20 Nikolas Besagno
21 Dema Kovalenko 21 90M 90M 79M 90M 90M 90M 90M 90M
24 Kyle Reynish
25 Tino Nunez
26 Kevin Reiman
27 Matias Mantilla 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 14
28 Dustin Kirby 3
29 Brennan Tennelle
33 David Horst
77 Andy Williams 69M 26 28 28 32 89M 50 84M 90M
"00" = 100 minutes played
F/M/D/G = starting position
REAL SALT LAKE
Game log:
Game #1 03/29/2008 RSL 1 vs CHI 1 T own goal (Soumare) 71
Game #2 04/05/2008 RSL 1 at CHV 3 L Deuchar 1 (Morales 1) 57
Game #3 04/12/2008 RSL 4 vs DC 0 W Beckerman 1 (Kovalenko 1) 12; Espindola 1 (Kovalenko 2) 19; Beckerman 2 (Borchers 1, Findley 1) 78;
Findley 1 (unassisted) 87
Game #4 04/19/2008 RSL 0 at TOR 1 L
Game #5 04/26/2008 RSL 1 at DC 4 L Talley 1 (Beltran 1, Morales 2) 77
Game #6 05/03/2008 RSL 2 vs LA 2 T Espindola 2 (Morales 3) 6; Deuchar 2 (Morales 4) 18
Game #7 05/10/2008 RSL 2 vs DAL 1 W Morales 1 (unassisted) 28; Beckerman 3 (Williams 1) 73
Game #8 05/15/2008 RSL 0 at COL 2 L
Game #9 05/24/2008 RSL 1 at DAL 2 L Espindola 3 (Morales 5) 69
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CUP COMPETITIONS – GAME-BY-GAME
U.S. OPEN CUP
# Player Q1 Q2
SJ CLB
4-0 0-2
1 Chris Seitz 90
2 Tony Beltran 90 s29
3 Carey Talley
4 Jamison Olave 90
5 Kyle Beckerman 45
6 Nat Borchers
7 Alex Nimo
8 Matias Cordoba 58
9 Fabian Espindola
10 Robbie Findley 90
11 Javier Morales s32
12 Nathan Sturgis
13 Ian Joy 90
14 Yura Movsisyan 75
15 Kenny Cutler 90
16 Kenny Deuchar
17 Chris Wingert 64
18 Nick Rimando 90
20 Nikolas Besagno
21 Dema Kovalenko s45
24 Kyle Reynish
25 Tino Nunez s15
26 Kevin Reiman
27 Matias Mantilla 90 90
28 Dustin Kirby s26 61
29 Brennan Tennelle
33 David Horst 90
77 Andy Williams 90
"00" = 100 minutes played
F/M/D/G = starting position
U.S. OPEN CUP
Q1 04/30/2008 RSL 4 vs SJ 0 W Beckerman 1 (Mantilla 1) 21; Beckerman 2 (Williams 1) 33; Movsisyan 1 (Cordoba 1) 33; Williams 1 (Nunez 1) 90
Q2 05/25/2008 RSL 0 at CLB 2 L
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Misc. Notes
Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake All-Time
MLS Regular Season: 2-0-2
Home: 1-0-1
Away: 1-0-1
Shootout (1996-99): 0-0
Overtime (2000-03): 0-0-0
Playoffs: 0-0-0; U.S. Open Cup: 0-1-0
All-Time Scoring: San Jose – 8, RSL – 9
Quakes Record First Home Win Since 2005
The Earthquakes earned their first home win of the 2008 season with a 2-1 victory over the two-time defending MLS Cup Champion
Houston Dynamo on May 22. The last time the Earthquakes won at home was on Sept. 21, 2005 when the Quakes defeated the
Chicago Fire 2-0.
Kamara Called Up by Sierra Leone
San Jose Earthquakes forward Kei Kamara was named to the roster for Sierra Leone for four upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.
The third-year forward traveled Tuesday, May 27 to his home country to begin preparations for the four matches in June. Kamara and
Sierra Leone first play Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, June 1 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. Sierra Leone then returns home for two
straight games, taking on Nigeria on Saturday, June 7 and South Africa on Saturday, June 14. Both home matches will be played in
Freetown. The final match of the month for Sierra Leone takes place on Saturday, June 21 in Kimberley, South Africa against the Bafana
Bafana. He will be attempting to earn his first cap with the national team during this trip. He attended a training camp with Sierra Leone
for the first time last December, but did not make an appearance in a game. The former Cal State Dominguez Hills star is expected to
miss the Quakes matches on May 31 at Real Salt Lake, June 7 at Columbus Crew, June 14 vs. Los Angeles Galaxy, June 18 at Real
Salt Lake and June 22 at D.C. United.
Jean Philippe and Ayres Out
The San Jose Earthquakes announced May 28 that they placed forward Peguero Jean Philippe on the season-ending injury list and
defender Jay Ayres on the six-week disabled list. The two players are now not currently on the Earthquakes active 18-man roster. Jean
Philippe, who is out with internal derangement in his right knee, signed with the Quakes on April 24. He appeared in three games this
season, including one start on May 10 against the Columbus Crew. He also played against the New York Red Bulls on April 27 and FC
Dallas on May 3. Ayres is out with a facial fracture that he suffered on April 30 in a U.S. Open Cup play-in match against Real Salt Lake
in Salt Lake City. He has also appeared in one reserve league match this season.
Reserve Division
The Earthquakes Reserves get back in action on Sunday, June 1 with a match against the Real Salt Lake Reserves in Park City, Utah.
The match kicks off at 9:30 a.m. local time. The San Jose Reserves are 1-2-1 this season.
Ivan Guerrero Called Up to Honduran National Team
Earthquakes midfielder Ivan Guerrero has been called in by the Honduran National Team to compete in four matches in three weeks.
Two of Honduras’ matches are World Cup Qualifying matches while the other two are friendly matches. He was last called in on March
26 for a friendly against Colombia in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., but didn’t make an appearance in Honduras’ 2-1 win. Guerrero has earned 79
caps for Honduras. He is expected to miss Quakes matches on May 31, June 7 and June 14.
Honduran National Team’s Upcoming Schedule
May 30 vs. Venezuela at Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Friendly)
June 4 vs. Puerto Rico at San Pedro Sula, Honduras (World Cup Qualifying)
June 7 vs. Haiti at la Ceiba, Honduras (Friendly)
June 14 vs. Puerto Rico at Bayamón, Puerto Rico (World Cup Qualifying)
Ryan Johnson Makes First Career Start
Ryan Johnson made his first start last Thursday as a member of the Earthquakes against the Houston Dynamo, starting at forward.
Johnson played all 90 minutes to help San Jose defeat the Dynamo. Prior to the Earthquakes-Dynamo game, Johnson played six games
this season as a sub. Johnson got his first career MLS start in 2006 for Real Salt Lake.
Ryan Cochrane Makes Buck Shaw Stadium Pro Debut
After missing the first two games at Buck Shaw Stadium due to a concussion, former Santa Clara University and current Earthquakes
defender Ryan Cochrane made his professional debut at Buck Shaw Stadium last week against his former team, the Houston Dynamo.
Cochrane played at Buck Shaw Stadium for the SCU Broncos from 2001-03. He missed the Quakes matches on May 3 vs. FC Dallas
and May 10 vs. the Columbus Crew.
Quakes Acquire Two from Colorado for Preston Burpo and Draft Pick
The Earthquakes announced on May 21 that the team acquired forward Jovan Kirovski and former Earthquakes player and San Jose
resident Kelly Gray from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for goalkeeper Preston Burpo and a fourth round draft pick in the 2009 MLS
SuperDraft. Gray, 27, is in his seventh season in MLS after a standout career at the University of Portland. He has played in 139 games
and recorded seven goals and nine assists in his career, playing mostly as a right back or a center midfielder. This season he had
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appeared in two games with the Rapids. The Leigh High School graduate spent the first three and a half years of his career with the
Chicago Fire, starting over 20 games in his first three seasons. He was traded to the Earthquakes on June 13, 2005 and helped the
Quakes post a 15-1-4 record during his 20 games with the team. Kirovski, 32, started his MLS career in 2004 after spending a number of
years playing at the top levels of European soccer. The California native has played for top clubs Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund
and Sporting Lisbon, beginning in 1992 with Manchester United. After spending time with Sporting Lisbon, he played for both Crystal
Palace and Birmingham City in England. He arrived in the United States in 2004 and has since made 109 appearances in MLS, scoring
24 goals and notching 10 assists. He scored 12 goals in two seasons with the Galaxy in 2004 and 2005, before joining Colorado near
the end of the 2005 season. He appeared in over 26 games in both 2006 and 2007 for Colorado. With the U.S. National Team, he has
earned 59 caps and scored nine goals after beginning his international career in 1994. He has appeared in World Cup qualifying, Copa
America and CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Kirovski Makes First Quakes Appearance
Just one day after arriving in San Jose along with Kelly Gray, Jovan Kirovski made his first appearance in an Earthquakes uniform
against the Houston Dynamo on May 22. Kirovski came in for Kei Kamara in the 80th minute to finish the game.
Dominant with Gray
The San Jose Earthquakes went 15-1-4 in 20 games with Kelly Gray on the roster in 2005. Gray was reacquired by the Quakes on May
21 and he was on the 18-man roster for San Jose’s 2-1 win over Houston on May 22. With Gray on the roster, San Jose is now 16-1-4
all-time.
Quakes Sign Dan Benton and Amir Lowery
The Earthquakes signed goalkeeper Dan Benton and defender Amir Lowery on May 22. Benton served as the backup goalkeeper to Joe
Cannon that night against the Houston Dynamo, marking his first appearance on the 18-man roster of a Major League Soccer team.
Benton played collegiately at San Jose State University and spent the past three years with the Virginia Beach Mariners (USL-1) and
Charlotte Eagles (USL-2). He spent the entire preseason with San Jose, making his debut against the Columbus Crew in San Luis
Obispo in February. He made his first official appearance in the reserve division on May 23, playing 90 minutes against the Houston
Dynamo Reserves. Lowery signed a developmental contract with the Quakes after playing in one reserve division game as a guest
player earlier this season. The Wake Forest product previously played for the Colorado Rapids and Kansas City Wizards in MLS.
Cochrane-Ayres Collision
In the opening 10 minutes of the Quakes match on April 30 in the U.S. Open Cup, defenders Ryan Cochrane and Jay Ayres hit heads
while going for a head ball. Cochrane received 21 stitches and missed two games due to a concussion from the collision, while Ayres
suffered a facial fracture. After surgery to repair the fracture the following week, Ayres is currently out for 6-8 weeks.
Grabavoy Ties Career High in Assists
Earthquakes midfielder Ned Grabavoy tied his career-high with his third assist on the season on a goal by forward Kei Kamara against
the Houston Dynamo on May 22. This season marks the fourth time Grabavoy has notched four assists in a season. He also
accomplished the feat in 2004 and 2005 with the Los Angeles Galaxy and last season with the Columbus Crew.
Glinton in Germany
Quakes forward Gavin Glinton traveled two weeks ago to Munich, Germany, where he underwent successful surgery to repair a sports
hernia. Dr. Ulrike Muschaweck performed the surgery at Hernia Centre Munich on Saturday, May 17. Glinton returned to the Bay Area
on Sunday, May 18.
Quakes Prepares for Long Road Schedule
The Quakes are in the midst of a stretch of six out of seven games on the road and seven of the next nine. The team has only two home
games prior to the Pepsi MLS All-Star Game on July 24. The Quakes play at home on June 14 against the Los Angeles Galaxy at
McAfee Coliseum in Oakland and July 12 versus the Colorado Rapids at Buck Shaw Stadium. However, following the All-Star break,
San Jose finishes the season with nine of their final 13 matches at home.
Corrales Sixth in Appearances
After starting and playing 90 minutes against Houston on May 22, Ramiro Corrales has now appeared in 130 games with San Jose. He
is sixth in appearances in team history. Next on the list is Ian Russell (2000-05), who appeared in 131 games. He is the sixth player in
team history to play more than 10,000 minutes with the team. He has recorded 10,175 minutes as a Quakes player.
Earthquakes - RSL Connections
Current Earthquakes defender/midfielder Ryan Johnson played for Real Salt Lake in 2006. RSL selected Johnson in the third round of
the 2006 MLS SuperDraft. He played seven games and made one start … Real Salt Lake forward Robbie Findley and midfielder Nathan
Sturgis played for current Quakes head coach Frank Yallop in 2007 on the Los Angeles Galaxy before being traded to RSL.
History of the Quakes-Real Salt Lake Rivalry
The Earthquakes and RSL met a month ago on April 30 for the first time in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with Real Salt Lake earning a
4-0 win … RSL was an expansion team in 2005, so the Quakes and RSL have only met four times in their history, with San Jose winning
twice and earning two draws in 2005 … The two teams tied 2-2 in the first ever meeting on Apr. 30, 2005 with Alejandro Moreno scoring
a late goal for San Jose to tie the game … RSL was the last regular season opponent to play against the Quakes at Spartan Stadium,
earning a 2-2 tie on Oct. 8, 2005.
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RSL All-Time Leaders vs. San Jose
Dema Kovalenko has three career goals against San Jose and Andy Williams has scored twice in his career vs. the Quakes.
Quakes All-Time Leaders vs. RSL
Forward John Cunliffe scored twice vs. Real Salt Lake on Oct. 6, 2007, while playing for Chivas USA … Ronnie O’Brien and Gavin
Glinton have both scored one goal against RSL, while Ivan Guerrero has three assists vs. RSL in his career.
Cannon Among the All-Time Leaders
Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon is among the all-time league leaders in Major League Soccer history in a number of goalkeeping
categories. He is currently tied for fourth all-time in MLS in appearances (224), fourth in minutes (20,175), fourth all-time in saves (936),
third all-time in shutouts (58), fifth all-time in wins (86) and eighth all-time in goals against average (1.30). For San Jose goalkeepers,
Cannon is first in club history in appearances (109), first in minutes played (9,981), first in saves (468), first in wins (48), first in shutouts
(28) and second in goals against average (1.26) and saves percentage (74.4). He also holds the team's all-time record for saves in a
game with 12 on July 8, 2000 at Colorado.
San Jose in May
The Quakes are now 21-21-2 all-time in May in MLS play.
Quakes in May
Eric Denton has notched five of his 19 career assists in the month of May ... May has typically been a big month for Ronnie O'Brien as
he has four goals and eight assists in 22 career games in the month.
Biggest Crowd at Buck Shaw
The game between the Earthquakes and FC Dallas on May 3 was a standing room only sellout at Buck Shaw Stadium with 10,515
people in attendance. That crowd set a record for the largest soccer crowd in Buck Shaw Stadium history. The previous high was 8,800,
which happened twice during the 1996 Women's College Cup at Buck Shaw. The game also marked the first appearance by the Quakes
at the stadium. The Quakes have previously played games in the Bay Area at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, Stanford Stadium in Palo
Alto and Candlestick Park in San Francisco. The Quakes played the majority of their home games at Spartan Stadium from 1996-2005.
The team played the first three games of 1998 at Stanford, while Spartan Stadium underwent renovations, and then played at Stanford
on July 4, 1999 in a doubleheader with the U.S. Women's National Team during the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Quakes also
played an exhibition against Club America at Candlestick Park on Sept. 18, 2002. Earlier this season on April 12, the team played its first
ever game in Oakland at McAfee Coliseum.
Colonel's Corner
The San Jose Earthquakes announced March 24 that the team has partnered with KFC to launch the Colonel's Corner promotion at
every home game for the 2008 season. The promotion will give fans the opportunity to purchase great seats for only $15-the most
affordable Earthquakes tickets in town. The Corner View Section 107 at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, and sections 231 and 232
at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, will be officially branded as the KFC Colonel's Corner. Fans can purchase tickets regularly priced at $22
for Buck Shaw Stadium and at $30 for McAfee Coliseum for only $15 at participating KFC restaurants. The Colonel's Corner vouchers
can be purchased at 26 participating KFC restaurants across the South Bay and will be redeemable for any game, subject to availability.
The vouchers can be redeemed at Earthquakes Offices or at the stadium on the day of the game. KFC will have 500 tickets available for
each game. For more information on KFC Colonel's Corner promotion and participating stores please visit sjearthquakes.com.
Quakes Above .500
The Earthquakes all-time MLS record is above the .500 mark. The Quakes all-time regular season MLS record is 136-130-48. They had
the third-best regular season record in MLS history at the conclusion of the 2005 season at 134-125-47.
Halftime Success
The Earthquakes remain amongst the best in league history in holding onto a half-time lead despite losing to the Columbus Crew 3-2 on
May 10. That game marked the team's first loss since 1999 when holding a halftime lead. Since the beginning of the 2000 season, the
Earthquakes are now 49-1-8 in games when leading at the half, including 8-0-1 in 2003, 7-0-1 in 2004 and 7-0-3 in 2005.
Record Unbeaten Streak At Home Snapped
The Earthquakes set an MLS record with their August 7, 2004 win against D.C. United, extending their unbeaten streak at home to 46
games when scoring first. That streak reached 57 games after San Jose's 2-2 tie with Real Salt Lake on October 8, 2005. However, after
scoring first against the Columbus Crew on May 10, 2008 the Quakes fell 3-2, halting the streak at 57. The Quakes had not lost at home
when scoring first since April 3, 1999.
Making The First One Count
The Quakes scored first and defeated the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on May 22. The Earthquakes now own a 63-4-9 record in their last 76
matches when they score the first goal of the game. They are 2-1-0 this season when scoring first. In 2005, San Jose went undefeated
at 14-0-5 when scoring first. The Earthquakes were 25-2-2 in 2001 and 2002 when finding the back of the net first. The Quakes only
gave up leads two times in 2002, losing 2-1 to Los Angeles on July 4 and falling 2-1 to Kansas City on July 27. The team continued that
trend in 2003, possessing an 11-0-1 mark in the regular season when they scored the first goal. In 2004, the Quakes went 8-1-1 when
scoring first, the top mark in MLS. The Quakes gave up their lead and lost to Los Angeles on July 4, 2004 for the first time since July 27,
2002 against Kansas City. The Quakes are also impressive in the playoffs when scoring first, posting a 6-0-0 record.
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Scoring First Under Yallop
During Frank Yallop's first tenure with San Jose, the Earthquakes were one of the best teams in the league when scoring the first goal.
The team went 36-2-1 from 2001-03 when scoring the first goal of the game. The Quakes only gave up leads two times in 2002, losing 2-
1 to Los Angeles on July 4 and falling 2-1 to Kansas City on July 27. Yallop is now 2-1-0 in 2008 when scoring first after defeating the
Houston Dynamo on May 22.
Individual Tickets on Sale Now
Individual tickets for 2008 San Jose Earthquakes games are now on sale. Tickets for the Earthquakes long awaited return 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 $70.
Season Tickets on Sale Now
San Jose Earthquakes season ticket packages for the 2008 season are now on sale. The Earthquakes 2008 season ticket package
features 17 games, including all MLS regular season games and special bonus games. Prices for the ticket packages are $306 for Goal
View, $340 for Corner Flag, $595 for Field View and $595 for Sideline. Tickets for the Earthquakes long awaited return will be available
online at sjearthquakes.com, by calling (800) 225-2277 or by visiting your local authorized Tickets.com outlets.
The Quakes 2008 Record…
Overall……………...……………….... 2-5-1 Leading at halftime………………….. 1-1-0
Playing in the US Open Cup………. 0-1-0 Tied at halftime……………………… 1-1-1
Playing in 2008 Preseason………… 4-1-2 Trailing at halftime…………………... 0-3-0
Playing at home……………………... 1-2-1 On ESPN2…………………………… 1-1-0
At Buck Shaw Stadium……………… 1-1-1 On Fox Soccer Channel……………. 1-1-0
At McAfee Coliseum………………… 0-1-0 On HDNet……………………………. 0-1-0
Playing on the road…………………. 1-3-0 On Telefutura……………………….. 0-1-0
Against Western Conference……… 2-1-1 On CSN Bay Area/West…………... 0-1-1
Against Eastern Conference………. 0-4-0 In Black Jersey……………………… 1-3-1
Against Non-MLS Opponents……... 0-0-0 In White Jersey……………………… 1-2-0
When scoring 0 goals………………. 0-4-1 In March…....................................... 0-0-0
When scoring 1 goal………………... 0-0-0 In April………………………………... 1-3-0
When scoring 2 goals………………. 2-1-0 In May………………………………... 1-2-1
When scoring 3 goals………………. 0-0-0 In June……………………………….. 0-0-0
When scoring 4 or more goals…….. 0-0-0 In July………………………………… 0-0-0
Allowing 0 goals…………………….. 1-0-1 In August…………………………….. 0-0-0
Allowing 1 goal……………………… 1-1-0 In September………………………... 0-0-0
Allowing 2 goals…………………….. 0-3-0 In October……………………………. 0-0-0
Allowing 3 goals…………………….. 0-1-0 In November………………………… 0-0-0
Allowing 4 or more goals…………… 0-0-0
On Deck
Following the Real Salt Lake game, the Earthquakes will travel to Columbus, Ohio to take on the Crew on Saturday, June 7. Kickoff is at
4:30 p.m. PT and the game will be aired live on HDNet and KLOK 1170 AM. The last time the two teams met was on May 10 at Buck
Shaw Stadium. The Earthquakes fell to the Crew 3-2.
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Earthquakes Head Coach:
Frank Yallop San Jose Earthquakes 6th Season (4th with SJ) 2008 MLS Record: 2-5-1
MLS Coaching Career:
YEAR CLUB W L T Pct. GF GA
2001 San Jose Earthquakes 13 7 6 .615 47 29
2002 San Jose Earthquakes 14 11 3 .554 45 35
2003 San Jose Earthquakes 14 7 9 .617 45 35
2006 Los Angeles Galaxy 9 7 5 .548 37 37
2007 Los Angeles Galaxy 9 14 7 .417 38 48
2008 San Jose Earthquakes 2 5 1 .313 6 11
MLS Coaching Totals: 61 51 31 .535 218 195
Playoffs:
YEAR CLUB W L T Pct. GF GA
2001 San Jose Earthquakes 5 1 0 .833 13 3
2002 San Jose Earthquakes 0 2 0 .000 2 4
2003 San Jose Earthquakes 3 1 0 .750 12 8
MLS Coaching Totals: 8 4 0 .667 27 15
Earthquakes Player Bios:
#27 JAY AYRES DEF 6-1 180 DOB 2-25-86 VALRICO, FL
MLS: Signed with Earthquakes as developmental player on April 3, 2008 … Had surgery to repair a facial fracture on 5/8 … DNP – 5/3 vs. DAL,
5/10 vs. CLB, 5/17 at NE, 5/22 vs. HOU due to facial fracture … Placed on six-week disabled list on 5/28 … Exhibition: … Open Cup: Played first 14
minutes on 4/30 at RSL before leaving with a concussion due to a collision with Ryan Cochrane … Reserves: Started and played 90 minutes at LA on
4/4.
Last MLS Game: --; Last Goal: -- Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Single Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
College: Ayres played in and started 68 career games for Belmont University (Nashville, Tenn.), scoring seven goals and recording five
assists in his college career … 2007: Appeared in 17 games and scored one goal … Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year and first-
team All-Atlantic Sun … Atlantic Sun All-Academic … Helped Belmont record six shutouts to tie school record … 2006: Named Atlantic
Sun Defender of the Year and First Team All-Atlantic Sun and Academic All-Conference … Was A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week on
Aug. 28 … Scored team-high five goals … 2005: Earned Atlantic Sun Academic All-Conference honors …Recorded the most minutes of
any returning player with 1,272 … 2004: Recorded first collegiate goal in the 2004 Atlantic Sun Championship against Georgia State …
Was second on team in assists with two.
High School/Club: Graduated from Bloomingdale High School (Florida) … As a senior helped lead team to Florida Final Four …
Awarded the team’s Defensive Player of the Year award as a junior and senior … Named Most Valuable Player of the 2003 Cocoa
Tournament … Played club soccer with the Plant City Lancers … Team captured league titles in both 2002 and 2004, and reached
Florida state semifinals in 2004.
Personal: Parents are Jay and Penny Ayres … Has two sisters Ashley and Alexandria … Majored in accounting at Belmont.
#31 DAN BENTON GK 6-5 200 DOB 12-29-80 KENSINGTON, CA
MLS: Signed with Earthquakes on 5/21/08 … Trained with Quakes during 2008 preseason and appeared in two preseason matches …
Exhibition: …Open Cup: … Reserves: Played 90 minutes vs. HOU on 5/23.
Last MLS Game: --; Last Shutout: --; Most Saves: --
2008 MLS Single Game Highs: SV: 0 … SOG: 0
Additional Bio:
Other Professional Experience: Played two seasons with the Charlotte Eagles in USL Division Two from 2006-07 … 2007: Four
shutouts … Compiled a 9-6-1 record … Allowed one goal to win season opener vs. Crystal Palace on 4/20 … Record first shutout of
season in second game vs. Western Mass on 4/27 … Started and played all but two games … 2006: Recorded first shutout in debut at
New Hampshire Phantoms … Compiled a 4-3-4 record … Allowed one goal in win vs. Willington … Made 12 saves in shutout win at
Pittsburgh … 2005: Played for the Virginia Beach Mariners of USL Division One.
College: Played four seasons with SJSU … 2004: Started and played 18 games … Recorded 91 saves and 31 GA … Posted two
shutouts … Lost to the Earthquakes 1-0 in scrimmage on 4/7 … 2003: Started and played two games … Compiled a 1-0-1 record …
Made nine saves … Awarded medical redshirt for perforated intestine … 2002: Started all three games played … Posted a 0.93 GAA …
Recorded 13 saves ... Awarded redshirt for lacerated kidney … 2001: Started nine of 12 games with SJSU … Recorded first shutout with
SJSU on 11/08/01 in Fresno, Calif … 1999-2000: Played two seasons for College of Marin.
High School/Clubs: Four-year letter-winner in soccer at El Cerrito High School in El Cerrito, Calif. … Named Most Valuable Player
during senior year … Was first-team all-league pick … Also lettered two years in baseball.
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Personal: Parents are Pete and Joan Benton … Has an older brother, Matt … Favorite activities include baseball, snowboarding, surfing
and drawing … Coaches JV soccer at Valley Christian High School and serves as assistant coach for San Jose State men’s soccer.
#1 JOE CANNON GK 6-2 200 DOB 1-1-75 LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA
MLS: Returns to Quakes after playing for Colorado and Los Angeles from 2003-07 … Originally played with San Jose from 1999-2002 …
Acquired from LA on 1/10/08 in exchange for allocation money … Has started all eight games this season … Made first appearance of season on 4/3 at
LA, playing 90 minutes vs. former team …Played 90 minutes vs. CHI on 4/12, making season high six saves … Earned first shutout on 4/19 at COL and
earned yellow card … Exhibition: …Open Cup: DNP – 4/30 at RSL.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Shutout: 4/19/08 at COL; Most Saves: 12 (7/8/00 at COL)
2008 MLS Single Game Highs: SV: 6 … SOG: 8
#5 RYAN COCHRANE DEF 6-1 180 DOB 8-8-83 PORTLAND, OR
MLS: Only player from 2005 Earthquakes to return to squad for 2008 season … Previously played for SJ from 2004-05 … First pick in 2007
MLS Expansion Draft ... This season has played and started in six games … Made return to Quakes on 4/3 at LA, playing 90 minutes in central defense
… Played 90 minutes and picked up yellow card on 4/12 vs. CHI … Helped Quakes earn shutout on 4/19 at COL … Played 90 minutes and picked up
yellow card on 4/27 at NY… DNP – 5/3 vs. DAL, 5/10 vs. CLB due to a concussion … Returned to lineup on 5/17 at NE, playing 90 minutes in central
defense … Played in first professional game at Buck Shaw Stadium since college and received first yellow card of season vs. HOU on 5/22 …
Exhibition: … Open Cup: Played first 14 minutes on 4/30 at RSL before leaving with a concussion due to a collision with Jay Ayres.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Goal: 9/16/07 at LA; Last Assist: 10/2/04 at COL
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
#12 RAMIRO CORRALES MID 6-0 180 DOB 3-12-77 SALINAS, CA
MLS: Returns to MLS after three seasons in Norway ... Played for San Jose, 1996-98 and 2001-04 … Made first MLS appearance since
10/21/04 on 4/3 at LA, playing 90 minutes in center midfield … This season has played and started all eight games, scoring one goal … Played 90
minutes at center midfield on 4/12 vs. CHI …Played 84 minutes at COL on 4/19 … Played 90 minutes at center field on 4/27 at NY and received yellow
card … Played 90 minutes vs. CLB on 5/10 and scored first goal of the season … Eclipsed 10,000 minutes played in Earthquakes history and wore
captain’s armband on 5/17 at NE, also picked up yellow card on 5/17 at NE … Exhibition: … Open Cup: Started and played 45 minutes on 4/30 at RSL.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Goal: 5/10/08 vs. CLB; Last Assist: 7/17/04 vs. COL
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 1 … A: 0
#20 JOHN CUNLIFFE FOR 5-11 160 DOB 8-8-84 BOLTON, ENGLAND
MLS: Acquired in trade from CHV on 3/28/08 … Scored three goals in rookie season with Chivas USA in 2007 ... This season has appeared in
three games … Made Quakes debut on 4/3 at LA, entering as a sub in the 69th minute … Entered as a sub in 85th minute on 4/12 vs. CHI … Came on as
a sub in 82nd minute at NE … Exhibition: … Open Cup: Played 90 minutes at forward on 4/30 at RSL … Reserves: Played 90 minutes at forward at LA
on 4/4 … Played 90 minutes on 4/20 at COL … Played 90 minutes on 5/4 vs. DAL and 5/23 vs. HOU.
Last MLS Game: 5/17/08 at NE; Last Goal: 10/6/07 at RSL; Last Assist: 4/7/07 vs. TOR
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
2007 MLS: Recorded 494 minutes in rookie season for Chivas USA … Started five of the 15 games he appeared in … Scored three
goals and recorded one assist … Notched assist in MLS debut on April 7 vs. Toronto, setting up Sacha Kljestan … Scored first career
goal on July 29 vs. KC … Netted a pair of goals at RSL on Oct. 6 … Playoffs: Logged 49 minutes and started one of two postseason
games vs. KC.
College: Made 86 appearances in four seasons with Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. … Holds the Skyhawks’ all-time records of 75
goals and 62 assists … Named an All-American three times … 2006: Had hat tricks in three different games … Scored two goals a
game five times … Scored 29 goals for the season … 2005: Scored 20 goals … notched 22 assists … 2004: Scored four goals in a 11-0
shutout win over CCUM … Scored 14 goals on the season … 2003: Turned in first collegiate career hat trick in 3-0 win over Colorado
Christian … Recorded 12 goals and seven assists.
Amateur: Participated in Chivas USA combine in Dec. 2006 … scored one goal and three assists in 2007 adidas MLS Player Combine
… Trained in youth ranks of Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers … Played for Boulder Rapids Reserves of the PDL.
Personal: Parents are Stephen and Penelope … Longtime Manchester United fan … Has an older sister, Francesca, and an older
brother, Joshua … Majored in psychology at Fort Lewis College.
#17 GREG CURRY DEF 5-9 170 DOB 10-12-85 SACRAMENTO, CA
MLS: Selected in the second round of the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft ... Helped UC Santa Barbara win 2006 NCAA Championship …
Exhibition: … Open Cup: DNP – 4/30 at RSL … Reserves: Made Quakes debut on 4/4, starting and playing 45 minutes at LA, received yellow card …
Started and played 90 minutes in central defense on 4/20 at COL … Played 45 minutes on 5/4 vs. DAL … Played nine minutes as a sub on 5/23 vs. HOU.
Last MLS Game: --; Last Goal: --; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
College: Appeared in 62 games in his career, starting 51 … Helped UCSB win national title in 2006, starting the Gauchos last five
games of the NCAA Tournament … Helped Gauchos post goals against averages of 0.86 in 2006 and 0.53 in 2004, along with 27
shutouts combined in those two seasons … 2007: Appeared in eight games, starting all eight for Gauchos, helping them reach the
second round of the NCAA Tournament … 2006: Appeared in 15 games and started 12 ... Team posted 12 shutouts and a goals against
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average of 0.86 ... 2005: Redshirted his third season … 2004: Appeared in 19 matches and started 11 times ... Team posted a school-
record and nation's best 15 shutouts and a 0.53 goals against average … 2003: Named Gauchos' Freshman of the Year ... Started all 20
of the matches in which he appeared, the most of any freshman.
High School/Club: Spent time with the Sacramento Sounders and San Juan Predators in the club ranks ... Helped the Predators to the
California State Cup title in 2002 and 2003 … A three-time MVP of the Sierra Valley Conference ... Named the Sacramento Player of the
Year and CIF Sectional Player of the Year as a senior ... Led Christian Brothers High School to three Sierra Valley Conference and CIF
San Joaquin Sectional (DII) Championships and an 84-9-2 record during his career ... Guided the school to a 25-0-1 record and a No. 3
national ranking as a junior.
Personal: Played baseball for Christian Brothers High School … Enjoys watching movies or reading ... Roots for FC Barcelona ... Would
love to play alongside Roy Keane and Lionel Messi ... "Boondock Saints" is his favorite movie ... Enjoys watching "Nip/Tuck" ... Has an
older brother, Chris, and a younger brother, Jon ... Son of Richard and Dahlia Curry.
#2 ERIC DENTON DEF 5-9 155 DOB 2-8-78 MANTECA, CA
MLS: Signed contract on 4/2/08 ... Last played in MLS in 2006, while with Colorado Rapids … All-American at Santa Clara … Has started the
past four games … Played 90 minutes vs. DAL on 5/3 and vs. CLB on 5/10 … Received yellow card on 5/17 at NE … Exhibition: … Open Cup: Started
and played 90 minutes on 4/30 at RSL … Reserves: Played 90 minutes at left back on 4/4 at LA … Tied game with goal in 88th minute on 4/20 at COL.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Goal: 7/23/05 vs. CHI; Last Assist: 6/21/06 vs. CHV
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
2007 MLS: Picked up by New York Red Bulls in waiver draft, but was released prior to the season.
2006 MLS: Started and played 22 matches for the Rapids … Notched two assists … Helped Colorado earn a playoff berth and reach the
Western Conference Championship Game.
2005 MLS: Made Rapids debut on April 9 vs. Dallas … Received his first yellow card on April 30 vs. MetroStars … Received his second
caution on May 18 at Dallas … Was shown his third yellow card on May 21 at Chicago…Recorded first assist as a Rapid on July 4 vs.
Kansas City … Had second assist on July 16 at MetroStars … Netted his first goal as a Rapid on July 23 vs. Chicago … Recorded third
assist on Aug. 17 vs. New England … Was shown his fourth yellow card on Sept. 17 at D.C. United…Recorded an assist on Sept. 21 vs.
RSL … Recorded his fifth assist on Sept. 24 at Chivas … Received his fifth yellow card of the season on Oct. 5 against Chivas.
2004 MLS: Made 18 appearances for the Crew … Notched two assists on the season … First assist came on May 24 at CHI …
Recorded assist on Jeff Cunningham’s game-winner on May 29 vs. SJ.
2003 MLS: After starting 25 matches in Columbus in 2003, Denton was named the Crew ADT Defender of the year at the conclusion of
the season … Scored two goals and had one assist in 26 appearances … Netted first goal at NE on April 19 … Registered assist on
Sept. 6 at CHI … Scored goal on Sept. 28 at NE.
2002 MLS: Denton joined the Columbus Crew, where he started 22 matches and appeared in 23 … Was selected in the 2002 Dispersal
Draft by the Crew after the Mutiny folded … In the 2002 MLS Playoffs, Denton started and played every minute of all five matches ...
Also started three out of four matches in the 2002 U.S. Open Cup, where he helped lead the Crew to an Open Cup title.
2001 MLS: After a three-way trade, Denton became part of the Tampa Bay Mutiny, where he played in all 13 games after arriving in
Tampa Bay ... Scored first career goal vs. SJ on 4/12 … Also notched two assists for D.C. United prior to trade … Recorded two assists
for Mutiny.
2000 MLS: In his first major league season Denton made 16 appearances, starting 12 of these matches for D.C. United … Notched one
assist.
International: Denton not only began his professional career in 2000, but also his international career, making two appearances for the
United States U-23 Olympic squad during the qualifying stages.
College: Denton played four years at Santa Clara University, appearing in all 83 matches, where he led the Broncos to the
championship game of the 1999 NCAA College Cup … Named third-team NSCAA All-American in his junior year, and a first-team
NSCAA All-American after his senior season.
Personal: Was the Colorado Rapids' spokesperson for the "Make Sun Safety Your Goal" community program to fight skin cancer ...
Was awarded the Rapids' 2005 "Black & Blue Player of the Year Award", presented annually to the player who most exemplifies the true
spirit of the franchise and gives his all on the field every game.
#3 NICK GARCIA DEF 5-10 175 DOB 4-9-79 PLANO, TX
MLS: Played first eight seasons with Kansas City Wizards (2000-07) … Acquired from KC in exchange for first round draft pick on 1/15/08 …
Has started all six games and has received two yellow cards this season … Debuted with Quakes on 4/3 at LA, playing 90 minutes in central defense …
Played 90 minutes on 4/12 vs. CHI … Helped team pick up first shutout on 4/19 at COL and received yellow card …Played 90 minutes on 4/27 at NY and
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cleared two balls off the goal line, received yellow card … DNP – 5/17 at NE due to groin strain … Returned to starting lineup on 5/22 vs. HOU …
Exhibition: … Open Cup: DNP – 4/30 at RSL.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last MLS Goal: 6/28/06 vs. DC; Last Assist: 7/29/07 vs. CHV
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
#9 GAVIN GLINTON FOR 5-11 175 DOB 3-1-79 BRENTWOOD, CA
MLS: Selected in the ninth round of the 2007 MLS Expansion Draft … Played past two season for LA … Spent two years (2004-05) coaching at
Bradley University … Has played in six games and started four … Entered as a sub in the 57th minute in San Jose debut on 4/3 at LA … Made first start
with the Earthquakes on 4/12 vs. CHI … Started and played 56 minutes on 4/19 at COL … Played 45 minutes on 4/27 at NY … Made second appearance
as a sub on 5/10 vs. CLB, coming on in the 82nd minute … Had sports hernia surgery in Munich on 5/17 … DNP – 5/17 at NE, 5/22 vs. HOU due to
sports hernia … Exhibition: … Open Cup: DNP – 4/30 at RSL … Reserves:
Last MLS Game: 5/10/08 vs. CLB; Last MLS Goal: 10/7/07 at HOU; Last Assist: 6/25/03 at COL
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
#11 NED GRABAVOY MID 5-7 160 DOB 7-1-83 NEW LENOX, IL
MLS: Picked in the third round of the 2007 MLS Expansion Draft … Scored goal on 10/29/05 in MLS Cup Playoffs vs. SJ to help eliminate
Quakes from playoffs, the final game for SJ prior to moving to Houston … Has started all eight games, recording three assists … Played 85 minutes in
Quakes debut on 4/3 at LA, paired with Ramiro Corrales in central midfield … Started second straight game on 4/12 vs. CHI … Notched first assist of year
on 4/19 at COL, setting up Kei Kamara’s goal … Played 67 minutes on 4/27 at NY … Assisted Ryan Johnson’s 89th minute goal on 5/10 vs. CLB …
Started at forward on 5/17 at NE … Recorded assist on Kei Kamara’s goal on 5/22 vs. HOU … Exhibition: … Open Cup: Entered as a sub in the 63rd
minute on 4/30 at RSL.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Goal: 6/23/07 at LA; Last Assist: 5/22/08 at HOU
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 1
#22 KELLY GRAY DEF/MID 6-2 185 DOB 4-7-81 SAN JOSE, CA
MLS: Acquired from the Colorado Rapids on 5/21/08 … Made two appearances with Colorado prior to coming to San Jose … Previously played
for San Jose in 2005 … Made 18-man roster for match vs. HOU on 5/22 … Exhibition: … Open Cup: … Reserves: Played in midfield for 90 minutes on
5/23 vs. HOU.
Last MLS Game: 4/26/08 at CHI (w/COL); Last Goal: 6/18/05 vs. RSL (w/SJ); Last Assist: 6/7/07 vs. COL (w/HOU)
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
2007 MLS: Started season with Houston Dynamo … Made nine appearances with Dynamo, notched one assist … Recorded assist on
June 7 vs. COL … Traded to Galaxy on July 3 … Made Galaxy debut, playing all 90 minutes in central midfield in the 2-0 win vs. CHI on
7/4 ... Eclipsed the 10,000 career minutes played mark in the second half of the 1-0 loss vs. DC on 8/9 ... Injured his right calf during
training before the game against the NE on 8/12 ... Missed more than a month before returning to light training in mid-September ...
Returned to the lineup for the first time since 8/9, playing the final 26 minutes off the bench in the 3-1 loss vs. HOU on 9/16 ... Made his
first start since 8/9, playing the full 90 minutes in central midfield in the 2-2 draw at RSL on 9/19.
2006 MLS: Started eight of 18 games for Houston … Helped team capture MLS Cup Championship … Open Cup: Yellow card on 8/2
against the Carolina Dynamo (PDL) in the 4th round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in a 4-2 victory ... Reserves: Played in and
started 10 games for 900 minutes.
2005 MLS: Joined the Earthquakes in trade on June 13 and proceeded to play and start in all 20 games he was available for Quakes ...
Team lost only one match following Gray’s arrival (15-1-4 record) ... Scored one goal and registered two assists ... Goal on 6/18 named
team’s Goal of the Month ... Appeared in six of Chicago’s 13 games in the 2005 season ... Started 4/2 at DAL and scored unassisted
goal in the 73rd minute ... Traded to the Earthquakes on 6/13 in exchange for a 2006 MLS SuperDraft second round pick ... Made
Earthquakes debut on 6/18 vs. RSL, making first Quakes start at Spartan Stadium, scored his first goal in 13th minute ... Notched first
assist on 7/2 at DAL ... Played in 100th MLS game 9/21 vs. Chicago, registered assist ... Playoffs: Started and played 90 minutes 10/23
at LA and 10/29 vs. LA.
2004 MLS: Started career-high 23 games for Chicago, scoring one goal ... Champions Cup: Made two appearances, playing 90
minutes 3/17 at San Jose Jabloteh in 5-2 loss ... Played 90 minutes 4/21 vs. Saprissa ... Open Cup: Started and played in all four of
Fire’s Open Cup matches ... Helped Fire to fourth Open Cup final appearance ... Played all 95 minutes 9/22 at Kansas City in 1-0 loss in
Open Cup Final.
2003 MLS: Played in 28 of 30 matches, starting 20 for Chicago ... Scored two goals and registered one assist ... Registered game-
winning assist 9/13 at LA ... Playoffs: Made two appearances and recorded 74 minutes ... Entered at halftime and played 45 minutes
11/23 vs. SJ in MLS Cup Final ... Open Cup: Appeared in all four Fire games, starting three ... Played 299 minutes as Fire won Open
Cup title ... Played 90 minutes 10/15 at NY in 1-0 Open Cup Final win.
2002 MLS: Started 20 of 25 games in rookie season ... Scored two goals and registered five assists ... Scored first MLS goal, a game-
winner, on 4/20 at New York ... Made first MLS appearance 3/23 @ CLB as second half substitute ... Playoffs: Started two matches vs.
NE in quarterfinals ... Registered game-winning assist 9/29 vs. NE ... Champions Cup: Played in three matches ... Made Fire debut
3/13 at CSD Municipal as substitute in 1-0 win ... Open Cup: Played 90 minutes 7/17 at Milwaukee in 1-0 loss.
International: Member of U.S. Under-23 player pool for 2004 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament … U23 captain in January
2003 for Madeira International Tournament ... Made 51 appearances for U.S. Under-20 National Team ... Second on U20s in scoring
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with 12 goals ... Started three games for U20 team at 2001 FIFA World Youth Championships ... Scored first youth international goal
2/18/00 vs. Bermuda.
College: Played three seasons at Portland … 2001: Was second-leading scorer with 25 points ... Led Portland to 13-6-1 record and
third-round of NCAA Tournament ... Named second team NSCAA All-American ... Named First Team All-West Coast Conference ...
2000: Started 17 games ... Finished third on team with 19 points ... Honorable mention All-West Coast Conference selection ... 1999:
Second Team All-West Coast Conference selection ... Started all 19 games for Portland...Finished second on team in scoring with 32
points.
High School/Club: Four-year starter at Leigh High School in San Jose ... Two-time first team all-league selection at Leigh ... Team MVP
as junior and senior ... Won league championship with Leigh in 1999 ... Played club soccer for Los Gatos Metro ... Member of Cal North
State team from 1997-1999 and Los Gatos Metro, coached by David Gould and Paul Bravo.
Personal: Attended Clash/Earthquakes games while growing up in San Jose ... Involved in production company, Dreamreels ... Favorite
athlete growing up was Roberto Baggio, “because he was the backbone of Italian soccer” ... Plays guitar with brother in spare time ...
Favorite foreign soccer club is Manchester United … Owns a clothing company called Adesso Clothing, based in San Jose, Calif …
Brother, Casey, is the head designer, and other brother, Cody, does marketing.
#23 IVAN GUERRERO MID 5-7 160 DOB 11-30-77 CATACAMAS, HONDURAS
MLS: Has recovered from ankle injury that forced him to miss end of 2007 season … Selected in the sixth round of the 2007 MLS Expansion
Draft … Has started all eight games this season and scored one goal … Debuted with Quakes on 4/3 at LA, playing first 69 minutes … Started and played
59 minutes on 4/12 vs. CHI … Played 90 minutes on 4/19 at COL … Played 81 minutes on 4/27 at NY … Scored game-winning goal on 5/22 vs. HOU …
Exhibition: … Open Cup: Came on as a halftime sub on 4/30 at RSL.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Goal: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Assist: 8/18/07 at RSL
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 1 … A: 0
#24 MICHAEL GUSTAVSON GK 6-4 185 DOB 3-13-87 AIKEN, SC
MLS: Signed a developmental contract with San Jose on 4/30 after training with team during preseason … Exhibition: … Open Cup: DNP -
4/30 at RSL.
Last MLS Game: --; Last Goal: --; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
College: 2007: Spent season with Clayton State in Division II, but redshirted the season … 2006: Started all 17 games and posted an
11-5-1 record for South Carolina … Registered 1.09 goals-against average to go with six shutouts and 70 saves … Only underclassman
named to All-South Region First Team … Received All-Conference USA Second Team honors … Competed for the United States
Under-20 team during the summer of 2006 ... Traveled to Canada with the U.S. U-20 team in July, 2006 ... Also helped the Americans to
a second-place finish at the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland in August, 2006 … 2005: Started all 21 matches in goal for South Carolina and
earned Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors ... Named to the All-Conference USA second team and All-Freshman team ... Set
a USC freshman record for saves, logging 88 stops ... Compiled a 1.19 goals against average in 1,970:54 of action ... Posted four clean
sheets, all against Conference USA competition, including two in the league tournament ... Ranked second among C-USA goalkeepers
with an 0.98 goals against average and an .791 save percentage in league matches ... Set a season and career-high nine saves against
North Carolina (Sept. 11) ... Won the team's Bill Lauritzen Award, given to the most outstanding defensive player ... Selected to Top
Drawer Soccer's All-Freshman team.
High School/Club: Played soccer at South Aiken High School for Paul Waters ... Helped the team to the 2005 4A State Championship
... Named a high school All-American by StudentSportsSoccer.com ... Earned All-Region honors all four years ... Named All-State in
2004 and 2005 ... His South Aiken team captured the Region IV 4A Boys Soccer Championship in 2003 ... Selected Team MVP in 2003
...Competed in club soccer for the Aiken Fire and helped the team win four state championships ... Helped the Fire to the Region III
semifinals three times and to the finals on two occasions ... Team also won the U-15 Region III championship and went on to the
national club finals in 2002 ... Served as team captain for the Fire in 2003.
Personal: Full name is Michael Victor Gustavson ... Parents are Bill and Susan Gustavson ... Born March 13, 1987.
#14 MATT HATZKE DEF 5-9 160 DOB 12-27-85 SAN JOSE, CA __
MLS: Acquired from Los Angeles for 4th round pick in 2009 MLS Supplemental Draft on 4/3/08 … Played for Santa Clara University …
Originally drafted in fourth round of 2008 MLS SuperDraft by LA … Made trip to Brazil with U.S. Futsal National Team from May 1-11, missing matches on
5/3 vs. DAL and 5/10 vs. CLB … Exhibition … Open Cup: DNP – 4/30 at RSL … Reserves: Started and played 80 minutes in center midfield on 4/4 at
LA … Started and played 59 minutes in midfield on 4/20 at COL … Played 90 minutes on 5/23 vs. HOU.
Last MLS Game: --; Last Goal: --; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
College: Hatzke played in 81 games for Santa Clara University, scoring four goals and recording seven assists in his college career …
Played as a left back and a left midfielder … 2007: Named All-WCC Second Team, NSCAA All-Far West Region Second Team and
ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American … Career-high two goals and three assists … 2006: Named All-WCC Honorable Mention
and NSCAA Scholar All-Far West Honorable Mention and ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VIII … Scored one goal and posted
two assists … 2005: Was only player to start all 22 matches … Scored one goal and recorded one assist … Named to the WCC
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Commissioners Honor Roll … 2004: Named to the WCC All-Freshman Team and WCC Commissioners Honor Roll … Played in 16
games and posted one assist.
High School/Club: Three-year starter for Bellarmine College Prep (San Jose, Calif.) … Helped lead team to top ranking in the country
and an undefeated mark in 2002 … Also member of the CCS and league championship team in 2003 and league offensive MVP… Led
team to league title in 2004 … Named second-team by the San Jose Mercury News and first-team All-League selection … Played club
soccer for Santa Clara Ruckus … Helped lead Ruckus to Super Y League titles in 2002 and 2003 … Was first-team All-League selection
and three-year captain.
Personal: Parents are Martin and Gail Hatzke … Has two brothers, Nicholas and Trevor … Nicholas is a member of the Houston
Dynamo … Enjoys playing golf and hockey … Majored in accounting at SCU.
#21 JASON HERNANDEZ DEF 5-10 170 DOB 8-26-83 ENGLEWOOD, NJ __
MLS: Selected in the eighth round of the 2007 MLS Expansion Draft ... This season has played in and started all seven games, receiving one
yellow card … Played 90 minutes at left back in debut on 4/3 at LA … Started at right back on 4/12 vs. CHI … Played 90 minutes to help team record
shutout on 4/19 at COL … Played 90 minutes on 4/27 at NY and picked up yellow card … Played center back on 5/3 vs. DAL, 5/10 vs. CLB and 5/17 at
NE … Played right back on 5/22 vs. HOU … Exhibition … Open Cup: Entered as a sub in 15th minute on 4/30 at RSL.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Goal: --; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
#10 PEGUERO JEAN PHILIPPE FOR 6-1 185 DOB 9-29-81 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL __
MLS: Acquired on loan from Brondby IF on 4/24/08 … Played three seasons in MLS from 2004-06 with the Colorado Rapids and New York Red Bulls,
scoring 20 goals in 58 games … This season has played in three games and started one … Made his Earthquakes debut as a sub in the 67th minute on
4/27 at NY … Made first start for team on 5/10 vs. CLB … DNP – 5/17 at NE, 5/22 vs. HOU due to internal derangement in right knee … Placed on
season-ending injury list on 5/28/08 … Exhibition … Open Cup: Started and played 63 minutes on 4/30 at RSL … Reserves: …
Last MLS Game: 5/10/08 vs. CLB; Last Goal: 6/17/06 vs. LA; Last Assist: 7/19/06 at CLB
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
2007: Did not play due to knee injury.
2006: Began the season with Colorado, and played and started two games … Posted one assist with Rapids on 4/8 vs. CLB … Traded
to New York in April and played and started 12 games, scoring six goals and posting two assists … Netted first goal with New York vs.
CHI on 5/13 … Had first career hat trick on 5/20 and notched one assist vs. CHV … Had back-to-back goals on 6/10 vs. HOU and on
6/17 vs. LA … Notched assist on 7/19 at CLB … Also scored two goals vs. Bayern Munich in an exhibition … Transferred to Brondby IF
in July.
2005: Played in 26 and started 20 games … Scored seven goals and posted six assists … First goal of season came on 5/8 at LA …
Had an assist on 5/14 in 78th minute vs. CHV … Scored goal on 5/18 at DAL … Registered assist on 6/18 at CHV … Picked up assist
on 7/23 vs. CHI … Three-game scoring streak on 8/6 vs. LA, 8/13 at SJ, and 8/17 vs. NE … Notched assist on 9/3 vs. DC … Scored
back-to-back goals on 9/21 vs. RSL and on 9/24 at CHV … Posted two assists (39th and 86th minutes) on 10/1 vs. RSL to help secure a
win … Playoffs: Played in three games and started two … Helped Rapids defeat FC Dallas in Western Conference Semifinals … Played
90 minutes in Western Conference Championship on 11/5 vs. LA.
2004: Played in 18 games and started 16, scored seven goals and posted four assists … Made MLS debut and first career start on 4/3
at DAL, played 89 minutes and registered first career assist … Played 86 minutes vs. LA and scored first career goal in ninth minute on
4/17 … On 5/15 at LA played first full 90 minutes and scored second career goal … Scored game-winning goal and recorded an assist
on 5/22 vs. DC … Netted goal on 6/26 at CLB … Scored vs. CHI on 7/28 … Had back-to-back assists on 9/4 vs. DAL and on 9/10 vs.
KC … Scored goals in back-to-back games 9/18 at NE and 10/2 vs. SJ … Playoffs: Started both games vs. LA in Western Conference
Semifinals, scoring a goal in first game on 10/22 at home.
Other Professional Experience: 2006: Played for Danish Superliga Club Brondby IF … Made season debut on 8/5 against AC
Horsens, and scored first goal … Suffered a knee injury that kept him out of remainder of 2006 season and entire 2007 season … 2002:
Began professional career with Don Bosco FC in Haiti, spending two seasons with Haitian side.
International: Made national team debut in July of 2003, playing for the Haitian National Team in a friendly match against St. Kitts &
Nevis … Has appeared in 10 matches for his country … Also made appearances with Haitian U23 team.
#19 RYAN JOHNSON MID/FOR 6-1 180 DOB 11-26-84 BOSTON, MA __
MLS: Acquired in trade with CHI on 4/3/08 … This season has played in six games and scored one goal … Made first appearance with Quakes
on 4/3 at LA, entering as a sub in the 85th minute … Came on at left midfield in 79th minute on 4/12 vs. CHI … Made third straight appearance off bench
on 4/19 at COL, entering in the 84th minute … Scored first career goal vs. CLB on 5/10 in 89th minute … Came on as a sub at halftime on 5/17 at NE and
played forward, also received yellow card … Made first start of 2008 and recorded six shots on 5/22 vs. HOU ... Exhibition … Open Cup: Played 90
minutes on 4/30 at RSL … Reserves: Notched assist in 90 minutes of play on 4/4 at LA … Played 90 minutes on 4/20 at COL.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Goal: 5/10/08 vs. CLB; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 1 … A: 0
Additional Info
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2007: Played for Osters IF in Sweden … Made 11 appearances for the club.
2006 MLS: Split the season between Chicago and Real Salt Lake, playing in 10 games and earning one start … Played three games for
Chicago and seven for RSL.
College: Finished career with Oregon State’s career (30) and single season (13) assist records … Third all-time scoring chart with 66
points … 2005: All-Pac-10 First Team … Started all 19 appearances … Led team with six goals and nine assists … 2004: All-Pac-10
First Team … Played 19 games … Scored five goals and notched three assists … 2003: All-Pac-10 Second Team … Played 20 games
… Led team with 13 assists … 2002: All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention … Played 18 games … Registered four goals and five assists.
International: Made senior international debut on 4/11/06 for Jamaica, starting and playing 71 minutes in 1-1 draw against the United
States in Cary, N.C. … Earned a spot on the Jamaican Olympic Team’s traveling squad during summer 2003.
High School/Club: Played in 2005 for the PDL’s Boulder Rapids Reserves, scoring a team-best 12 goals and 27 points in just nine
games … Won league, state and regional titles as a member of the South Shore United Blazers out of Braintree, Mass. … Was the
Boston Globe Player of the Year during his senior season at Melrose (MA) HS in 2002.
Personal: Nickname is RJ … Loves to play basketball … Majored merchandise management in college … Favorite music genres are
hip-hop and reggae … Favorite athlete is professional basketball player LeBron James.
#16 KEI KAMARA FOR 6-3 185 DOB 9-1-84 LAWNDALE, CA __
MLS: Acquired from the Columbus Crew in exchange for Brian Carroll on 11/26/07 … Led Quakes in preseason goals (5) in 2008 … This
season has played in and started all seven games, scoring one goal and receiving one yellow card … Started and played 90 minutes, while receiving a
yellow card on 4/3 at LA … Started and played 90 minutes on 4/12 vs. CHI … Scored first goal as a member of the Quakes on 4/19 at COL, scoring the
game’s second goal in a 2-0 win … Played 90 minutes on 4/27 at NY … Notched second goal of season on 5/22 vs. HOU … Exhibition: … Open Cup:
DNP- 4/30 at RSL.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Goal: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 1 … A: 0
#77 JOVAN KIROVSKI FOR 6-1 180 DOB 3-18-76 ESCONDIDO, CA __
MLS: Acquired from the Colorado Rapids on 5/21/08 … Did not appear in a match for Colorado in 2008 … Played 10 minutes as a sub for Kei
Kamara on 5/22 vs. HOU to make Quakes debut … Exhibition: … Open Cup: …
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Goal: 10/7/07 vs. TOR (w/COL); Last Assist: 8/26/07 vs. RSL (w/COL)
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0… A: 0
Additional Bio:
2007 MLS: Won first-ever Budweiser Golden Boot Award for leading Colorado in scoring six goals on the season … Started all 28 of the
games he appeared in … Was third on the team in minutes played with 2,161 … Led team in game-winning goals with two … Scored
first goal on April 22 at DAL … Netted goal on May 19 vs. KC … Notched goal on July 22 at KC … Struck for a pair of goals vs. NE on
Aug. 16 … Registered assist on Aug. 26 vs. LA … Scored on Oct. 7 vs. TOR.
2006 MLS: Played 26 games for Colorado and scored five goals and notched two assists … Scored first goal of season in debut on April
2 at HOU … Scored second goal on April 8 vs. COL … Scored his third goal on April 15 vs. Dallas … Scored fourth goal on May 6 vs.
DC … Scored fifth goal on May 27 at RSL … Recorded first assist on July 20 vs. CHV … Recorded second assist on Oct.14 at HOU …
Playoffs: Played 19 minutes in the first leg Western Conference Semifinals … Played 120 minutes, recorded an assist and scored a
goal in the penalty kick shootout in the second leg at DAL … Played 90 minutes with one goal in Conference Final at HOU.
2005 MLS: Recorded four goals, four assists and two cautions in 24 games with Los Angeles before being traded to Colorado … Made
his Rapids debut at DC on Sept. 17 … Scored first goal and recorded his first assist with the Rapids at CHV on Sept. 24 … Playoffs:
Played every minute of every game … Scored a goal in the shootout against Dallas to help reach the Western Conference
Championship … Played 90 minutes vs. LA in Western Conference Championship.
2004 MLS: Recorded 8 goals and 2 assists on the season for the Galaxy … Began his MLS career with a goal in his first game vs. NE
on April 3 … Scored two goals in a win at DAL on May 8, and two more on Oct. 9 against the same opponent, with both performances
earning him MLS Player of the Week honors … Scored the only goal at CHC on June 27 … Named a Western Conference reserve at
the 2004 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game … Playoffs: Recorded three starts and 267 total minutes for LA in the ’04 playoffs, notching 1
assist along the way.
Other Professional Experience: Began his career at Manchester United in 1992 … Signed with two-time defending Bundesliga
Champion Borussia Dortmund in 1996 … Helped Dortmund capture the 1997 Champions League and the 1997 World Club
Championship … Only American-born player to win the Champions League … Loaned to second division club Fortuna Cologne …
Scored two goals in 20 appearances for Fortuna Cologne before returning to Dortmund for the 1999-2000 season … Joined Portuguese
champion Sporting Lisbon before moving to English first division club Crystal Palace … Played in 26 games, made 22 starts and scored
five goals as an attacking midfielder … Spent two seasons with Birmingham City of the English Premier League … Played in 20-plus
games and scored two goals.
International: Made 59 international appearances for U.S. National Team … Participated in such prestigious tournaments as FIFA
World Cup Qualifying, Copa America and the CONCACAF Gold Cup … Boasted nine goals with the full U.S. National Team, ranking him
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in the top 20 all-time … Made first international appearance vs. Saudi Arabia in a 2-1 loss on 10/19/1994, in Dhahran … Scored game-
winning goal vs. Jamaica on 11/22/1994 … Made 10 all-time appearances for the U.S. National Team during World Cup qualifying from
1996-2002 … Played in eight games, made seven starts in qualifying matches for the 2002 World Cup, helping the team qualify for
Korea/Japan … Earned 50th cap in the team’s 3-2 loss against Honduras on 9/1/01 … In 1996, scored five goals in the last nine games
with the U.S. Olympic Team, including three game-winners, one of them a freekick tally against Tunisia … Scored a goal in the USA’s 3-
0 win in the third-place match against Guatemala at the 1996 Gold Cup … Was a member of the USA’s U.S. Cup ’95 championship
squad and the ’95 Copa America semifinalists.
Personal: A native of Escondido, Calif. … Eschewed going to college in favor of joining the ranks of European clubs' youth teams
straight out of high school.
#25 AMIR LOWERY DEF/MID 6-2 190 DOB 12-26-83 WASHINGTON, D.C.
MLS: Signed with Earthquakes on 5/22/08 … College teammate of fellow Quakes defender James Riley at Wake Forest … Exhibition: …
Open Cup: … Reserves: Played 90 minutes vs. DAL on 5/4 … Played 81 minutes on 5/23 vs. HOU.
Last MLS Game: 6/18/05 at CHV (w/COL); Last Goal: --; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
2007: Member of the Kansas City Wizards … Started 11 out of 12 games in the reserve division.
2006: Did not play in MLS.
2005: Appeared in one MLS match for Colorado in 2005, while playing in 11 reserve division matches ... Scored one goal and recorded
one assist while anchoring the reserves defense for Colorado … Was a teammate with fellow Quake Jean Phillipe Pegero.
Other Pro Experience
2006: Spent the 2006 season traveling through Europe for trials with various club teams.
College
Played four seasons at Wake Forest, scoring five goals and notching six assists … Appeared in 74 career matches … 2004: Started all
20 games he played … Notched a goal and three assists … 2003: Helped team to a 15-5-0 record … Scored one goal and one assist …
2002: Started 21 games … Recorded a career high of three goals and two assists … Team finished a 15-2-4 record … 2001: Started
four of 13 games.
Personal
Was a business major at Wake Forest … Son of Charles Lowery and Lori Cooper … A two-year member of the Virginia ODP (1999,
2000) ... Honorable mention all-metro selection in 1999 and 2000 by the Washington Post ... National achievement finalist.
#7 RONNIE O’BRIEN MID 5-10 165 DOB 1-5-79 BRAY, IRELAND
MLS: Acquired from Toronto FC on 2/28/08 in exchange for allocation money … Two-time MLS Best XI … Playing for expansion team for
second straight season after playing for Toronto in 2007 … This season has played in and started all six games, scoring one goal and recording one
assist … Made debut with San Jose on 4/3 at LA, playing 90 minutes at right midfield … Played 90 minutes vs. CHI on 4/12 … Netted first goal of Quakes
season on 4/19 at COL, knocking in his own rebound … Started and played 90 minutes on 4/27 at NY … Recorded first assist of year on 5/10 vs. CLB …
Recorded eight corner kicks on 5/22 vs. HOU .... Exhibition: … Open Cup: DNP – 4/30 at RSL.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 vs. HOU; Last Goal: 4/19/08 at COL; Last Assist: 5/10/08 vs. CLB
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 1 … A: 1
#4 JAMES RILEY DEF 5-10 150 DOB 10-27-82 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
MLS: Picked in fourth round of 2007 MLS Expansion Draft …Spent three seasons with NE from 2005-07 … This season has played in and
started seven games, recording one assist … Played 90 minutes at right back on 4/3 at LA, making Quakes debut at The Home Depot Center … Played
90 minutes at left back on 4/12 vs. CHI, received yellow card … Notched assist on game-winner on 4/19 at COL … Played 90 minutes on 4/27 at NY …
Made three straight starts at right back on 5/3 vs. DAL, 5/10 vs. CLB and at NE on 5/17 … Did not play for first time on 5/22 vs. HOU … Exhibition: ...
Open Cup: Entered as a sub in 14th minute on 4/30 at RSL … Reserves: Played 90 minutes vs. HOU on 5/23 in first reserve division appearance.
Last MLS Game: 5/17/08 at NE; Last Goal: 9/24/05 vs. NY Last Assist: 4/19/08 at COL
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 1
#18 JAMIL ROBERTS DEF 6-0 175 DOB 3-4-86 FREMONT, CA
MLS: Acquired from FC Dallas in exchange for a third round pick in the 2009 MLS Supplemental Draft on 4/2/08 … Played with Matt Hatzke at
Santa Clara University … Originally drafted by FC Dallas in fourth round of 2008 MLS SuperDraft … Brother Troy plays for the Galaxy … DNP – 5/22 vs.
HOU. Exhibition: … Open Cup: DNP – 4/30 at RSL … Reserves: Played 90 minutes in central defense on 4/4 at LA ... Played 70 minutes at central
defense on 4/20 at COL … Played 90 minutes on 5/4 vs. DAL … Scored one goal on 5/23 vs. HOU.
Last MLS Game: --; Last Goal: --; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
College: Roberts played in 80 games for Santa Clara University, scoring five goals and recording seven assists in his college career …
Played mostly as a central defender … 2007: Named WCC Defensive Player of the Year, All-WCC First Team, NSCAA All-Far West
Region First Team and College Soccer News All-American Third Team … Brown adidas Classic All-Tournament Team … WCC Player
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of the Week Sept. 3, 2007 … Career-high three goals and seven assists … 2006: Named All-Far West Third Team and All-WCC
Honorable Mention … TDS Team of the Week, Sept. 11 and Oct. 23, 2006 … Scored one goal and had one assist … 2005: Played 90
minutes for the U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team in wins over Brazil, Serbia and Montenegro and host Northern Ireland to win the
elite group of the 2005 Milk Cup … For Santa Clara, scored one goal and recorded one assist … 2004: Appeared in 20 matches and
started 18 on back-line … Key component in a defense that ranked 10th in the country with 0.70 goals against average.
High School/Club: Played high school soccer for Washington High School in Fremont, Calif. for Johnny Kinnear, brother of Houston
head coach Dominic Kinnear … Helped lead team to three NCS appearances and a 32-2-2 record in league play … Notched 27 goals
and 11 assists in junior season … Played club soccer for Fremont Lazio U-18 Premier team … Led Fremont to league title … Named
one of top-100 recruits and top-100 players in the country.
Personal: Parents are William and Margaret Roberts … Older brother Troy is a member of the Los Angeles Galaxy … Enjoys playing
pool, baseball and basketball.
#15 SHEA SALINAS MID 5-10 150 DOB 6-24-86 GRAPEVINE, TX
MLS: Only player selected by the Earthquakes in 2008 MLS SuperDraft (15th overall selection) … All-American at Furman … This season has
played in all seven games and started one … Became only third rookie since 2001 to start season opener for San Jose, playing 57 minutes at forward on
4/3 at LA … Came on as a sub on 4/12 vs. CHI in 59th minute … Entered as a sub for second straight game on 4/19 at COL, playing 28 minutes … Came
on as a sub in the 81st minute on 4/27 at NY… Entered as a sub in the 57th minute and played right midfield on 5/17 at NE … Entered as a sub in 78th
minute and played right midfield on 5/22 vs. HOU ... Exhibition: ... Open Cup: Started and played 90 minutes on 4/30 at RSL … Reserves: Started and
played 45 minutes on 4/20 at COL … Played 45 minutes on 5/4 vs. DAL.
Last MLS Game: 5/22/08 at NE; Last Goal: --; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
#13 ADAM SLOUSTCHER DEF 5-10 160 DOB 7-31-87 PLEASANTON, CA
MLS: Signed as a developmental player on 4/14/08 … Exhibition: ... Open Cup: DNP – 4/30 at RSL … Reserves: As a guest player, entered
as a halftime sub and played 45 minutes on 4/4 at LA … Started and played 90 minutes at right back on 4/20 at COL, 5/4 vs. DAL and 5/23 vs. HOU.
Last MLS Game: --; Last Goal: --; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
College: Sloustcher played in 37 and started 36 games for Loyola Marymount (2006-2007), and played in 37 and started 19 games for
University of North Carolina (2004-2005), scoring two goals and recording four assists in his college career … 2007: Named to All-West
Coast Conference First Team for LMU … Was CoSIDA Academic All-District, Academic All-WCC honoree and made Dean’s List …
Named team captain senior season … Started in all 19 games played and led Lions in minutes played with 1,666 … Recorded one
assist … 2006: Transferred to Loyola Marymount … Appeared in 18 games and started 17 … Recorded three assists and scored one
goal … Made Dean’s List … 2005: With North Carolina, named 2006 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar … Started one game and played in
16 … 2004: With North Carolina, named to the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Freshman Team … Named to ACC Academic Honor Roll
… Earned a spot on Top Drawer Soccer’s All-Freshman Second Team … Scored game-winning and only goal of season to against No.
12 Virginia (Sept. 26) … Had one assist … Helped lead UNC defense to six shutouts and a 1.35 goals against average.
High School/Club: Graduated from Edison Academy in Bradenton, Florida … Member of the United States Under-17 National Team
Residency Program … Played with both U.S. U-17 and U-18 national teams … NSCAA/adidas All-American and adidas all-star selection
… Captain of Region IV Olympic Development Program team from 2001-03 … Played club soccer with Ballistic United Soccer Club from
1997-2003, and won three state cup titles … Played two years at Amador High School.
Personal: Parents are Eilan and Jacinta Sloustcher … Father played basketball at Simon Frazier College … Has an older sister, Tamar
… Majored in political science at Loyola Marymount..
#8 ADAM SMARTE FOR 5-11 165 DOB 5-9-87 ELK GROVE, CA
MLS: Picked in the first round of the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft … Standout at UC Santa Cruz (Division III) … Exhibition: ... Open Cup:
Played 90 minutes at right back on 4/30 at RSL … Reserves: Scored game-winning goal on 4/4 at LA and earned a penalty kick that was converted by
guest player Michael Ricketts … Played 90 minutes on 4/20 at COL … Played right back on 5/4 vs. DAL … Shifted to midfield on 5/23 vs. HOU.
Last MLS Game: --; Last Goal: --; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
Additional Bio:
College: 2007: Appeared in all 20 games, helping UC Santa Cruz to a 15-5 record … Scored seven goals and notched four assists …
Named to the All-Independent Team … Helped Banana Slugs reach Division III NCAA tournament.
High School: Played soccer and track at Laguna Creek HS and club soccer for Avid, Mesa, and Link Crew ... Was a Wendy's Heisman
Nominee, National Honor Society and National HS Scholar … Named Player of the Year in soccer.
Personal: Mom is Patricia Polson and has one sister, Jerilyn … Favorite athlete is George Weah and favorite movie is Green Street
Hooligans ... Best class taken at UCSC was Biology of Nutrition and favorite place in Santa Cruz is McMilitary … Helps coach at Catalyst
Soccer … Enjoys video games, music and writing.
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#6 JOE VIDE MID 5-11 155 DOB 5-16-84 RALEIGH, NC
MLS: Picked in the fifth round of the 2007 MLS Expansion Draft … This season has made three appearances … Made Quakes debut on 4/19
at COL, playing 34 minutes as a sub … Came on as a sub on 4/27 at NY and played 45 minutes … Made first start of the season on 5/17 at NE, playing
90 minutes at center midfield … DNP – 5/22 vs. HOU. Exhibition: ... Open Cup: Played 90 minutes at center midfield on 4/30 at RSL … Reserves:
Played 90 minutes at center midfield for San Jose at LA on 4/4 … Played 90 minutes at COL on 4/20 and 5/4 vs. DAL … Recorded one assist on 5/23 vs.
HOU.
Last MLS Game: 5/17/08 at NE; Last Goal: --; Last Assist: --
2008 MLS Game Highs: G: 0 … A: 0
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SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Hometown College Status
27 Jay Ayres D 6-1 180 2-25-86 Valrico, Fla. Belmont University
31 Dan Benton GK 6-5 200 12-29-80 Kensington, CA San Jose State
1 Joe Cannon GK 6-2 200 1-1-75 Los Altos Hills, CA Santa Clara
5 Ryan Cochrane D 6-1 180 8-8-83 Portland, OR Santa Clara
12 Ramiro Corrales M 6-0 180 3-12-77 Salinas, CA --
20 John Cunliffe F 5-11 160 8-8-84 Bolton, England Fort Lewis INTL
17 Greg Curry D 5-9 170 10-12-85 Sacramento, CA UC Santa Barbara DEV
2 Eric Denton D 5-9 155 2-8-78 Manteca, CA Santa Clara
3 Nick Garcia D 5-10 175 4-9-79 Plano, TX Indiana
9 Gavin Glinton F 5-11 175 3-1-79 Brentwood, CA Bradley
11 Ned Grabavoy M 5-7 160 7-1-83 New Lenox, IL Indiana
22 Kelly Gray D 6-2 185 4-7-81 San Jose, CA Portland
23 Ivan Guerrero M 5-7 160 11-30-77 Catacamas, Honduras -- GC
24 Michael Gustavson GK 6-4 185 3-13-87 Aiken, SC South Carolina DEV
14 Matt Hatzke M 5-9 160 12-27-85 San Jose, CA Santa Clara DEV
21 Jason Hernandez D 5-10 170 8-26-83 Englewood, NJ Seton Hall
10 Peguero Jean Philippe F 6-1 185 9-29-81 Fort Lauderdale, FL - GC
19 Ryan Johnson M/F 6-1 180 11-26-84 Boston, MA Oregon State
16 Kei Kamara F 6-3 185 9-1-84 Los Angeles, CA CSU-Dominguez Hills GA
77 Jovan Kirovski F 6-1 180 3-18-76 Escondido, CA --
25 Amir Lowery D/M 6-2 190 12-26-83 Washington, D.C. Wake Forest DEV
7 Ronnie O’Brien M 5-10 165 1-5-79 Bray, Ireland -- GC
4 James Riley D 5-10 150 10-27-82 Colorado Springs, CO Wake Forest
18 Jamil Roberts D 6-0 175 3-4-86 Fremont, CA Santa Clara DEV
15 Shea Salinas M 5-10 150 6-24-86 Grapevine, TX Furman
13 Adam Sloustcher D 5-10 160 7-31-87 Pleasanton, CA Loyola Marymount DEV
8 Adam Smarte F 5-11 165 5-9-87 Elk Grove, CA UC Santa Cruz DEV
6 Joe Vide M 5-11 155 5-16-84 Raleigh, NC Virginia
EARTHQUAKES NUMERICAL ROSTER AND PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
No. Player Pos. Pronunciation Place of Birth Last Club
1 Joe Cannon GK Sun Valley, ID Los Angeles Galaxy
2 Eric Denton D Falls Church, VA Colorado Rapids
3 Nick Garcia D Plano, TX Kansas City Wizards
4 James Riley D Colorado Springs, CO New England Revolution
5 Ryan Cochrane D Portland, OR Houston Dynamo
6 Joe Vide M VYDE Fort Worth, TX New York Red Bulls
7 Ronnie O’Brien M Bray, Ireland Toronto FC
8 Adam Smarte F Monrovia, Liberia UC Santa Cruz
9 Gavin Glinton F Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Los Angeles Galaxy
10 Peguero Jean Philippe F P-eh-GARE-o Port-de-Paix, Haiti Brondby IF
11 Ned Grabavoy M Joliet, IL Columbus Crew
12 Ramiro Corrales M Los Angeles, CA S.K. Brann
13 Adam Sloustcher D SLOW-stcher San Francisco, CA Loyola Marymount
14 Matt Hatzke M HATZ-key San Jose, CA Santa Clara
15 Shea Salinas M Lubbock, TX Furman
16 Kei Kamara F KYE Kenema, Sierra Leone Columbus Crew
17 Greg Curry D Sacramento, CA UC Santa Barbara
18 Jamil Roberts D San Jose, CA Santa Clara
19 Ryan Johnson M/F Kingston, Jamaica Osters IF
20 John Cunliffe F Bolton, England Chivas USA
21 Jason Hernandez D New York City, NY Chivas USA
22 Kelly Gray D Palo Alto, CA Colorado Rapids
23 Ivan Guerrero M Comayagua, Honduras Chicago Fire
24 Michael Gustavson GK Aiken, SC South Carolina
25 Amir Lowery D/M Los Angeles, CA Kansas City Wizards
27 Jay Ayres D AIR-z San Angelo, TX Belmont
31 Dan Benton GK Oakland, CA Charlotte Eagles (USL)
77 Jovan Kirovski F Escondido, CA Colorado Rapids
Key: GA = Generation adidas; GC = Green Card; INTL = International; DEV = Developmental player
Head Coach: Frank Yallop Equipment Manager: Jose Vega
Assistant Coach: Ian Russell Team Administrator: Joe Dincecco
Goalkeeper Coach: Jason Batty
Technical Advisor: Ronnie Ekelund
Head Athletic Trainer: Bruce Morgan
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
# Player 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
LA CHI COL NY DAL CLB NE HOU
0-2 0-1 2-0 0-2 0-0 2-3 0-2 2-1
1 Joe Cannon 90G 90G 90G 90G 90G 90G 90G 90G
2 Eric Denton 90D 90D 90D 90D
3 Nick Garcia 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D
4 James Riley 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 57D
5 Ryan Cochrane 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D
6 Joe Vide 34 45 90M
7 Ronnie O'Brien 90M 90M 62M 90M 75M 82M 46M 78M
8 Adam Smarte
9 Gavin Glinton 33 90F 56F 45F 55F 8
10 Peguero Jean Philippe 23 35 64F
11 Ned Grabavoy 85M 79M 90M 67M 90M 90M 90M 90M
12 Ramiro Corrales 90M 90F 84M 90M 90M 90M 90M 90M
13 Adam Sloustcher
14 Matt Hatzke
15 Shea Salinas 57F 31 28 9 15 26 33 12
16 Kei Kamara 90F 90F 90F 90F 90F 90F 90F 80F
17 Greg Curry
18 Jamil Roberts
19 Ryan Johnson 5 11 6 3 24 44 90F
20 John Cunliffe 21 5 8
21 Jason Hernandez 90D 85D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D 90D
22 Preston Burpo
22 Kelly Gray
23 Ivan Guerrero 69M 59F 90M 81M 87M 66M 82M 90M
24 Michael Gustavson
25 Amir Lowery
27 Jay Ayres
31 Dan Benton
77 Jovan Kirovski 10
"00" = minutes played
F/M/D/G = starting position
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
Game log:
Game #1 04/03/2008 SJ 0 at LA 2 L
Game #2 04/12/2008 SJ 0 vs CHI 1 L
Game #3 04/19/2008 SJ 2 at COL 0 W O'Brien 1 (Riley 1) 43; Kamara 1 (Grabavoy 1) 61
Game #4 04/27/2008 SJ 0 at NY 2 L
Game #5 05/03/2008 SJ 0 vs DAL 0 T
Game #6 05/10/2008 SJ 2 vs CLB 3 L Corrales 1 (O'Brien 1) 42; Johnson 1 (Grabavoy 2) 89
Game #7 05/17/2008 SJ 0 at NE 2 L
Game #8 05/22/2008 SJ 2 vs HOU 1 W Kamara 2 (Grabavoy 3) 67; Guerrero 1 (unassisted) 81
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
CUP COMPETITIONS – GAME-BY-GAME
U.S. OPEN CUP
# Player Q1
RSL
0-4
1 Joe Cannon
2 Eric Denton 90
3 Nick Garcia
4 James Riley s76
5 Ryan Cochrane 14
6 Joe Vide 90
7 Ronnie O'Brien
8 Adam Smarte 90
9 Gavin Glinton
10 Peguero Jean Philippe 63
11 Ned Grabavoy s27
12 Ramiro Corrales 45
13 Adam Sloustcher
14 Matt Hatzke
15 Shea Salinas 90
17 Greg Curry
18 Jamil Roberts
19 Ryan Johnson 90
20 John Cunliffe 90
21 Jason Hernandez s75
22 Preston Burpo 90
22 Kelly Gray
23 Ivan Guerrero s45
24 Michael Gustavson
25 Amir Lowery
27 Jay Ayres 15
31 Dan Benton
77 Jovan Kirovski
U.S. OPEN CUP
Q1 04/30/2008 SJ 0 at RSL 4 L
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