The Casbah

Today marks not only the start of the season but the start another of chapter in the long history of the San Jose Earthquakes.  If you are not able to make the trip to LA for this history event, here are just a couple of the places around the bay where you might be able to watch the game with a few fellow Quakes fans.  If you know any others post them in your comments below.  Remember the game will be broadcast today on ESPN2 at 7:30 PM PST.  Go Quakes!!!!!!!!!

Kezar’s Pub, San Francisco (next to Kezar Stadium)

Britainia Arms Almaden, San Jose (5027 Almaden Expy)

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Hey all,

Those of you fortunate enough to be going down to see our boys take on the Galaxy this Thursday should be aware of a couple things. First, security can be rather tight at the Home Depot Center, so if you are bringing your drum down check with Pat Bernal of Club Quake regarding proceedures for bringing it through security, Events@ClubQuake.org. Secondly the dedicated section for Quakes fans will be filled with a wide variety of fans that may not usually sit together at home games. There will be Casbah members, 1906-Ultras members, Club Quake members, and other enthusiastic Quakes fans. So please be mindful that some there will not be accustomed to the Casbah level of enthusiasm. Also unfortunately our Charismatic Casbah Guru Guy Gayle will not be attending, and I too will not be able to make the trip. Therefore Dan of the 1906-Ultras (along Tony and Max) will be filling in and taking charge of leading all the Quake faithful in cheers. Finally this game as you probably already know this game will be on ESPN2. So let’s make sure that everyone out there sees how strong the support is for our Quakes. Have fun and take lots of pictures for the rest of us.

Let’s Go San Jose!!!

UPDATE: Meet in Lot 6 at least an hour before the game - see comment below for more info.

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In case you didn’t know already a new website has been launched which is covering the Quakes, Center Line Soccer.  This site features blogs, interview, photos, videos, match reports and other really interesting stuff on the Quakes.  Center Line Soccer is also the new location for Jay Hipps blog, of SSV.  It also features a blog by Jeff Carlisle, whose writes for ESPN.com. So if you haven’t already check it out. 

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All offically register members receive the Casbah Scarf. 

Casbah scarves have arrived and will be distributed at the home opener April 12th at the Oakland Coliseum, and this Saturday 4-6:30 PM at the Almaden Britania Arms. (5027 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA)  The Almaden Brit will also be playing the MLS Season Openning Game on FSC, Houston vs New England, which kicks off at 4:30 PM. So come on by, pick up your scarf and if you have the time stay for a beer and scout our competition. 

Those of you haven’t yet signed up are more than welcome to come, sign up and pick up your scarf as well.

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The Quakes have won the Carolina Cup with a strong finish against the New York Red Bulls and a final record of 3 wins, 0 losses.  Congratulations Guys!  We’re all looking forward to the start of a great season and making some noise that you’ll be able to hear across the fields at Buck Shaw and the Coliseum!

As also noted on the Soccer Silicon Valley Blog, the Carolina Cup games will be broadcast on the internet through the USLlive website.  The game times are as follows:

Saturday March 15th Quakes vs. Toronto FC 3 PM PST

Quakes 1 TFC 0, Game was stopped due to lighting (Scored by Jason Hernandez off a cross by O’brien, that TFC failed to clear quickly; 22 min)

Wednesday March 19th Quakes vs. Battery (USL) 5:15  PM PST

Quakes 2 Battery 1 (Corrales 1 goal, 1 assist; Kamara goal 70th min)

Saturday March 22 Quakes vs. Red Bulls 5:15 PM PST

Quakes 3 NYRB 0 (Kamara (Guerrero), 1; Glinton (Riley), 49; Own Goal 88)

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I don’t know if you all have already seen the curefutbolitis commericals, but they are now being broadcast.  One of them features our very own (semi-retired) Casbah Leader, Guy!  I had seens these a while back, but still seeing Guy come to life on the tube while I was watching the sharks game yesterday brought a smile to my face. You can check out all of the commericals at the Cure Futbolitis site.

A small reminder that we are back and ready to Rock the Casbah! 

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The Quakes will be doing a Pub Crawl throughout the Greater Bay Area! This is a great chance to meet some of our Boys in Blue face to face and get some authographs. Upcomming locations and dates are as follows (also check the Quakes page for more info):

Tuesday, February 26 – 8:00 p.m.
Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
355 Santana Row #1060
San Jose, CA 95128

Thursday, February 28 – 8:00 p.m.
The Englander
101 Parrott Street
San Leandro, CA 94577

Sunday, March 9 – Time: TBD
99 Bottles
110 Walnut Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Tuesday, March 11 – Time: TBD
Masse’s Billiards Bar & Grill
2721 N. Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Thursday, March 27 – Time: TBD
Britannia Arms
(Canceled; team will be in Portland, OR)

If you have not yet got your season tickets or joined the Casbah, we’ll for sure have Casbah folks at at the 2/26 event and 3/27 event with info on the Casbah. You can also speak with Anthony Perry (aperry@sjearthquakes.com) of the Quakes to get more info on season tickets (or mini-packs) in the Casbah section. And if you’re not sure if you want to get a season pass, mini-packs (multiple game discounted tickets) are available now.

See you there!

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Hey all you Casbah!

If you’re thinking about making the trip down south to see our Boys in Blue take on the 11th place “super club” from smog city aka the Galaxy, you should get in contact with Pat Bernal of Club Quake. Pat has made arrangements to get discounted tickets for section 117 at the Home Depot Center. The game is on Thursday, April 3rd, at 7:30 PM, and will be televised on ESPN2 as the ESPN MLS Thursday Night Game of the Week season opener. If you get in contact with Pat before Feb 29th, the tickets are $30 each (a $20 discount over the standard price). After the 29th they will be $38 each, so don’t procrastinate. There is also a $1.50 handling charge. Check out the Club Quake site for more details.

This game will be broadcast on ESPN, so it will be a great opportunity to let those watching at home see how great the support is for the Quakes!

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Hey All,

Thanks to those of you who were able to make it out to the game Wednesday night. If you couldn’t make it check out some of the pics of what you missed (click on pictures on the right). 

Looking forward to Saturday, the 1906-Ultras will be the host supporters group for that game.  This means they will be running the show relative to the supporters section.  We will be following their cheers and songs and supporting them.  They will be gathering before the game at Kezar’s pub across the street from the stadium.  Also, after the game there will be an informal celebration with some of the Quakes players at Kezar Pub.  Check their website for more info.  Also as a reminder, the 1906-Ultras are not as family friendly as the Casbah, so if you were thinking of bringing your little Casbah and standing in the supporters section I would advise against it. 

 See you there!

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Today is the day, we finally get to see our new San Jose Earthquakes take the field for the first time.  Today marks the end of our long wait to drum, sing and cheer so loud our Boys and Blue will be able to hear it across the field.  Are you ready to ROCK THE CASBAH!!!  Let’s make this a day to remember for all those in the stands and on the field. 

So, see you there drum in hand!

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