Latest Soccer Silicon Valley Newsletter (Wed, April 18, 2007)

Dear SSV member,


We're writing today with an update on Earthquakes Soccer's stadium negotiations, some other news items, and an exclusive offer for SSV members. Here's the latest:


- Many of you will have seen today's story in the Mercury News, headlined "SJSU's stadium talks hit roadblock." The article mentions that negotiations "'are deteriorating' and that an expected meeting of Kassing and Wolff later this week could be the final one." SSV's sources paint a much less dramatic picture of the situation. While there are still issues to be resolved, negotiations are ongoing and are expected to continue for a while yet. Simply stated, it's way too premature to assume that there are any insurmountable obstacles between the two sides.


- Thanks to everyone who has written San Jose's elected officials about supporting the new stadium. If you haven't let your voice be heard yet, our "Send a Message" page has all the info.


- As we have mentioned before, the USA men will be playing China on June 2 at Spartan Stadium. While that event is not an Earthquakes Soccer production, the Quakes will be assisting in a July 28 match, to be held at Spartan Stadium, featuring the US Women taking on Japan. Earthquakes Soccer has also set up the lodging for the teams for both games, at the Fairmont and Hilton hotels in San Jose. More details on the second match are forthcoming.


- Speaking of Earthquakes Soccer events, the Quakes are bringing MLS Futbolito to the South Bay on Saturday, August 11 (exact location TBA). There are two levels of registration for teams, Recreational and Premier. The Recreational teams include youth teams from U-8 to U-18, and any adult teams (men's and women's) that choose to register for the Recreational Division. Registration for the Recreational Division costs $120 per team. The Premier Division is for men's and women's adult teams who will be competing for a $3,000 purse, with the winners taking home $2,000 and the runner-ups getting the rest. Registration for the Premier Division is $150 per team. Teams can register online or by calling (877) 553-7294.


- Finally, we have a special offer from the California Victory, San Francisco's new USL-1 team:


Dear Soccer Silicon Valley,


The California Victory is a brand new professional soccer team in the Bay Area. The Victory will play all home games at legendary Kezar Stadium located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The club is owned by historic Spanish club Deportivo Alaves and will be competing in the United Soccer Leagues First Division (USL-1).


It is with great pleasure that we invite all Soccer Silicon Valley members to take advantage of the Victory Founders Club Season Ticket Promotion. Soccer Silicon Valley members can get a California Victory Season Ticket for only $50 (Normally $125).


To purchase your Victory Founders Club Season Ticket please CLICK HERE or goto
http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/packageSearch.jsp?package_id=3416&cobrand=californiavictorysoccer then enter: VictoryQuakes1 for the Password.


Thank you very much for your continued support of Bay Area Soccer and the California Victory.




Regards,


Yuri Morales
California Victory


Thanks to the Victory for their generous offer.


That's all we have for now, but we'll do our best to keep you informed as things continue.


Yours in soccer,
SSV's Board of Directors