MLS NEXT Pro: Earthquakes II - LA Galaxy II (Sunday, 3/26) pre/in/postgame thread [R]

Rivalry game for sure. Even at the academy level these games are contentious. Come have fun!

 

But you have to notify your ticket rep ahead of time to get your tickets (or to get on a list), which, in the few times I've gone, I've managed to forget about doing. I think one time they let me in anyway, and one time I just paid anyway.

 

Will you be going to Classico ii?

 

I will try to make it.

 

I preemptively texted my rep and said I want tix to all the Qii games. Haven’t heard back yet.

 

Hah good strategy. Let’s see if it works .

 

What's the other option, they're going to make people request them for every game?
These should just automatically show up in the Tickets part of the app, the stadium will be 95% empty in any case...

 

We have the merchandise discount "ticket" in the app -- they should use something like that. For games at alternate sites, requesting for each one might still be needed.

 

That's how it worked last year - you requested by game. Seems worth a shot to ask for all the games pre-emptively. I don't know why they're doing this. It disincentivizes people from coming to the games when they might otherwise go and buy something from the concession stand or something or just build more energy around the team by being there.

 

If they can't do that for a season ticket holder, then to paraphrase Dickens' Mr. Bumble (from a soliloquey every attorney should know):
"the front office is a ass — a idiot."

 

I wish Q2 had played a USL Championship side or two in their preseason like Monterrey Bay, Sacramento or Oakland. I get why those teams might not want a scrimmage game against a Next Pro team. It’s just difficult to judge the level of play they will be at come Sunday.

I’m also slightly concerned that the Quakes will decide to play guys like Richmond, Skahan, Munie or Agren. While I would understand the logic, they haven’t practiced with the team and that would most likely lead to a disjointed game. I wouldn’t have an issue if Tsakiris plays a few minutes to test his fitness.

I am also wondering if GK Damian Alguera will suit up for the game. If he’s on the game day roster, does that sort of “cap tie” him to San Jose for the season unless he is traded to another team? Last year he was on the Philadelphia Union ll roster but did not appear in a game. The story I heard was he was offered a Next Pro contract but wanted a home grown one instead. He felt the Next Pro contract wasn’t worth losing college eligibility. Since he hadn’t played for their Academy and wouldn’t sign a Next Pro deal he had to be removed from their roster and he ended up at Cal State Bakersfield. He could appear for Q2 as an academy player and still keep his eligibility to play without a contract until he’s 21 if he chooses. He has interesting options he must be thinking about. Emi Ochoa has consistently talked about getting into Liga MX so if the Quakes do trade him there is an opening for a young homegrown keeper.

 

Last season, Rodolfo Castro Jr. had a goal percentage per 90 minutes of 0.74 in #MLSNEXTPRO. LETHAL from free kick spot and run of play. He’s a player to watch this Sunday at PayPal Park for the @EarthquakesII season opener vs @LAGalaxyII. #Quakes74 #Quakes2 @CastroR53 pic.twitter.com/pbxeOiZXYv

— Favian Renkel (@FavianRenkel) March 21, 2023

 

Tailgate at the Quakes ii game.

Sunday, 3/26 Quakes II kick off their 2023 MLS NEXT Pro season. We’ll be tailgating in the Audi Lot next to the training field at 3pm. BYOB and we will have snacks. Parking is free. Season Ticket Holders contact your rep to claim tickets. DM if you need ticket info. #Quakes74 pic.twitter.com/9YSJKU9QIz

— The Faultline (@TheFaultliners) March 22, 2023

 

Two hour tailgate? Better than nothing, I suppose. But the decline of civilization is accelerating.

 

Monday is a work day my friend! Don’t want a four hour hangover

 

You going to the tailgate?

 

Have to miss this game unfortunately. Short staffed and no one to cover for me. Really glad I can watch later on Season Pass.

 

Vamos #LosDos ✨

LA Galaxy II announce player signings ahead of team’s inaugural 2023 campaign in @MLSNEXTPRO.

📰: https://t.co/oWLWczOQ2Z pic.twitter.com/6QO7q9FctJ

— LA Galaxy II (@LAGalaxyII) March 23, 2023

Rest of roster will probably be academy kids. A few younger players from first team will likely be loaned down as well. Interesting name for Quake fans is Adrian Gonzalez. He and his older brother Jonathon grew up in the Napa area and ended up recruited to play in Mexico by none other than Dennis Te Klose.