Status of Contraction/Move/Stay/Sale Whatever (aka yes, there will be a 2005 Quakes)

Quaker · Nov 9, 2004

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JazzyJ said:

I'd be really surprised if local ownership talks had proceeded to that stage. My impression is that there has been good progress but nothing concrete yet. And I'm sure the stadium deal figures very heavily into the mix as well.
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Agreed. I suspect AEG will run the team in 2005 while it works with SSV to resolve local ownership and stadium issues. Great news.

I'm ready to buy my season tickets! Even if the team's not going to a new owner, we're making good on our increased season ticket pledge.

shasta · Nov 9, 2004

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Quaker said:

I'm ready to buy my season tickets! Even if the team's not going to a new owner, we're making good on our increased season ticket pledge.
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I pledged 5 (up from 2).

I AM SO READY TO CUT THAT CHECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

doppelganger · Nov 9, 2004

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if anyone attends the press conference, can you post an update here?

We Were Cut · Nov 9, 2004

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I used to be on the media release email list, several email accounts ago. I think if you signed up for emails from the Clash in the first season, you received these emails...

And SSV, amazing job! Thank you!

Goodsport · Nov 9, 2004

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We Were Cut said:

And SSV, amazing job! Thank you!
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Definitely big thanks to SSV, as well as to the person who ignited The Resistance in the first place - Johnny Moore.

GO SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES!!!

-G

guamster · Nov 9, 2004

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Goodsport said:

Definitely big thanks to SSV, as well as to the person who ignited The Resistance in the first place - Johnny Moore.

GO SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES!!!

-G
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Viva la resistance!

Thank you SSV.
Thank you Mr. Moore.
Thank you Easter Bunny.

Goodsport · Nov 9, 2004

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guamster said:

Viva la resistance!

Thank you SSV.
Thank you Mr. Moore.
Thank you Easter Bunny.
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Viva la resistance!

And of course, big thanks to tonyh01 for having starting it all on the boards.

GO SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES!!!

-G

Alexi · Nov 9, 2004

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26 minutes left ...

guamster · Nov 9, 2004

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Alexi said:

26 minutes left ...
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The waiting is over: press release from the Quakes:

SAN JOSE (Tuesday, November 9, 2004) - The San Jose Earthquakes
announced today that season ticket packages for the 2005 season at Spartan
Stadium are now on sale.
The Earthquakes 2005 season ticket package features 18 games, including
all MLS regular season games and special bonus games. The Quakes season
ticket pricing once again consists of a Youth (14 and younger) and a
Senior (60 and over) discount in three price levels.
"Starting today, season tickets are on sale," said Earthquakes
President & General Manager Alexi Lalas. "We are open for business and
committed to providing the affordable and entertaining professional soccer
product that our fans have come to expect."
There are many more benefits of becoming an Earthquakes season ticket
holder than just saving on day of game ticket prices. All 2005 season
ticket holders will receive a 2005 San Jose Earthquakes Information
Guide, a special Earthquakes 10th Season Anniversary DVD, the ability to
participate in the Quakes flexible ticket exchange program, invitations to
exclusive "meet the team" events, a discount on season parking passes
and other special offers.
Prices for the 2005 season ticket packages are $198 adult ($162
youth/senior) for Endzone, $252 adult ($198 youth/senior) for East Sideline,
$450 ($396 youth/senior) for West Sideline and $720 for VIP seats
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I am looking forward to another season at Spartan Stadium. That "Earthquakes 10th Season Anniversary DVD" sounds pretty cool too.

Alexi · Nov 9, 2004

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As Alexi was going to make "several announcements", this is probably not all

Thank you for the great news!
It's time to fulfill the pledge now.

Quaker · Nov 9, 2004

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Excellent news! Thank you, SSV and AEG.

Any clue if there will be group (e.g. Club Quake) discounts this year?

yalpstel · Nov 9, 2004

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This makes me very happy!

Hooray for Soccer, the San Jose Earthquakes, and SSV!!

Goodsport · Nov 9, 2004

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guamster said:

The waiting is over: press release from the Quakes:

SAN JOSE (Tuesday, November 9, 2004) - The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that season ticket packages for the 2005 season at Spartan Stadium are now on sale.
The Earthquakes 2005 season ticket package features 18 games, including all MLS regular season games and special bonus games. The Quakes season ticket pricing once again consists of a Youth (14 and younger) and a Senior (60 and over) discount in three price levels.
"Starting today, season tickets are on sale," said Earthquakes President & General Manager Alexi Lalas. "We are open for business and committed to providing the affordable and entertaining professional soccer product that our fans have come to expect."
There are many more benefits of becoming an Earthquakes season ticket holder than just saving on day of game ticket prices. All 2005 season ticket holders will receive a 2005 San Jose Earthquakes Information Guide, a special Earthquakes 10th Season Anniversary DVD, the ability to participate in the Quakes flexible ticket exchange program, invitations to exclusive "meet the team" events, a discount on season parking passes and other special offers.
Prices for the 2005 season ticket packages are $198 adult ($162 youth/senior) for Endzone, $252 adult ($198 youth/senior) for East Sideline, $450 ($396 youth/senior) for West Sideline and $720 for VIP seats
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I am looking forward to another season at Spartan Stadium. That "Earthquakes 10th Season Anniversary DVD" sounds pretty cool too.
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Yes!

Also, I had previously forgotten to give big thanks to the San Jose Mercury News' Dylan Hernandez, who on his own initiative first made public both what Club America's plans for the Quakes were (after an impromptu interview with their president after a CA exhibition game at Spartan back in January) and Don Garber's not-quite-a-denial response to said plans immediately afterward.

GO SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES!!!

-G

yalpstel · Nov 9, 2004

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Yes, G.

I heart Dylan too!

shasta · Nov 9, 2004

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Right Friggin' On!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless Ssv & All Who Hung In There!!!!!!!!!

We Believed And Were Rewarded!!!!!!!!!!

Jay Hipps · Nov 9, 2004

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Alexi said:

As Alexi was going to make "several announcements", this is probably not all
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Contract extensions through 2005 for Dom and JD.

I realize this may not be popular with everyone here but I think the potential move was really hurting team spirit this year. If we can get the sale done in the off season and take more steps towards getting a stadium deal, I think the team's performance will improve greatly.

WE BELIEVE!
NEVER GIVE UP!

Alexi · Nov 9, 2004

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Jay Hipps said:

Contract extensions through 2005 for Dom and JD.
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Thanks, Jay!
Any official word on Landon?

Jay Hipps · Nov 9, 2004

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Alexi said:

Thanks, Jay!
Any official word on Landon?
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Not that I know of, no.

tonyh01 · Nov 9, 2004

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Good job fans!!!! You all played such a big part in this.

2005 will be a magical year. It's something that we as fans have earned.

Keep the pressure up, keep believing, and never give up. There is much work to be done. But, right now the most important thing is to get those season tickets, and make good on your pledges. Talk to your friends, co-workers, and everybody else who will listen about buying season tickets.

This is just the beginning gang! It's going to be a fun ride

alliu23 · Nov 9, 2004

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Thank you SSV and everyone involved.

StillKickin · Nov 9, 2004

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Yeeee-Haaawwww!! I just had the nerve to get online and go to the Quakes' website and what do I see? Quakes staying in 2005!!!

I let out a yell and I'm still grinning from ear to ear! Plus, they've kept the coaching staff. Looks like they're gonna make a go of it.

Finally we get some GOOD news!!

THANK YOU SSV FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!

don gagliardi · Nov 9, 2004

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BTW, this news coincides with the one year anniversary of the Quakes' miraculous comeback against LA -- November 9, 2003.

Jay Hipps · Nov 9, 2004

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don gagliardi said:

BTW, this news coincides with the one year anniversary of the Quakes' miraculous comeback against LA -- November 9, 2003.
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Methinks Don has a good idea for a new local holiday -- November 9, Quakes Day.

Kangobear · Nov 9, 2004

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So now that all of that is taken care of, when do we get to know which players will stay or go?

Tony in Quakeland · Nov 9, 2004

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tonyh01 said:

This is just the beginning gang! It's going to be a fun ride
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See, that is just the kind of thing that I want on my SOccer Silicon Valley Thought for the Day calandar!