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From November 27

San Jose Earthquakes Find Winning Formula When It Comes To Giving (nbcbayarea.com)

We finally have a makeup date for the Oakland Stompers v Academica SC US Open Cup match.   The game will be played at the start of the new year on Saturday January 5 7:30pm at Raimondi Park.

(twitter.com)

#USOC2019 UPDATE 🚨

The postponed Round 3️⃣ qualifier between @OaklandStompers & @AcademicaSC will be played on Sat. Jan. 5 @ 7:30 p.m. PT in Oakland. 🏆

— U.S. Open Cup (@opencup) December 5, 2018

#USOC2019 Qualifying Round 3: @OaklandStompers vs. @AcademicaSC – Saturday, Jan. 5 – Raimondi Park in #Oakland – Kickoff: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. local time pic.twitter.com/bz3AiI2SyJ

— TheCup.us (@usopencup) December 5, 2018

Also, for the good of the game.

NEWS: Quakes Forward Chris Wondolowski and Chico State Teammates to Host Soccer Camp to Benefit Camp Fire Victims (sjearthquakes.com)

Another US Women’s Game will be played at the Bay Area and this time it’s Sunday May 12 at 1:30pm at Levi’s Stadium.  The game will be part of the send-off series for the women as they prepare to defend their World Championship in France.

NEWS: 2019 Schedule Set for U.S. Women’s National Team’s “Countdown to the Cup” (sjearthquakes.com)

Not much happening but three events happening this month.

First this Saturday is the MLS Cup event at Standard Deviant – come support a good cause for Street Soccer USA.  Also fun place to hang out among all the holiday revelry going on around town.

Also, again at Standard Deviant SF City is hosting their holiday party.  Specials if you have a membership.  If you are looking for like minded soccer people to hang out at this time of year check them out.

Oh yes–one more event on the following day… the American Outlaws San Francisco chapter is hosting the Holiday Party at McTeagues.

And yes, the UPSL playoffs begins this weekend.  JASA Redwood City takes on Napa Sporting this Saturday at Red Morton Park in Redwood City December 8 7pm.  Admission is free.  The Oakland Stompers hit the road as the second seed as they travel to Reno, Nevada to play Nevada Coyotes FC at Damonte Ranch High School on the same day, with an early 4pm start time.

Looks like we have a bit of “hot stove” news today.  The San Jose Earthquakes just announced some major roster moves in anticipation of the 2019 season.  Some familiar names will be returning, while others will not.

NEWS: Earthquakes Announce Roster Moves Ahead of 2019 MLS Season (sjearthquakes.com)

The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has exercised 2019 contract options on five players: goalkeeper Matt Bersano and defenders Harold Cummings, Paul Marie, Jimmy Ockford and Kevin Partida.

The Earthquakes will not exercise options on five players: defender Yeferson Quintana; midfielders Jahmir Hyka and Chris Wehan; and forwards Danny Musovski and Mohamed Thiaw.

The following players are under contract for the 2019 season: goalkeepers JT Marcinkowski and Andrew Tarbell; defenders Francois Affolter, Jacob Akanyirige, Guram Kashia, Nick Lima, Joel Qwiberg and Shea Salinas; midfielders Eric Calvillo, Magnus Eriksson, Luis Felipe, Gilbert Fuentes, Anibal Godoy, Florian Jungwirth, Tommy Thompson, Vako and Jackson Yueill; and forwards Danny Hoesen and Chris Wondolowski.

The following player is not under contract for the 2019 season: forward Dominic Oduro.

Danny Hoesen, Nick Lima, Florian Jungwirth, Shea Salinas, Andrew Tarbell, Tommy Thompson and Chris Wondolowski all received new contracts, had their 2019 options exercised or had their 2019 options automatically vest by reaching certain performance thresholds during the 2018 season.

The San Jose Earthquakes current roster heading into 2019, listed alphabetically by position, is below:

Goalkeepers (3): Matt Bersano, JT Marcinkowski, Andrew Tarbell

Defenders (10): Francois Affolter, Jacob Akanyirige, Harold Cummings, Guram Kashia, Nick Lima, Paul Marie, Jimmy Ockford, Kevin Partida, Joel Qwiberg, Shea Salinas

Midfielders (9): Eric Calvillo, Magnus Eriksson, Luis Felipe, Gilbert Fuentes, Anibal Godoy, Florian Jungwirth, Tommy Thompson, Vako, Jackson Yueill

Forwards (2): Danny Hoesen, Chris Wondolowski (sjearthquakes.com)

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Also in the blog from sfgate.com is the offer of a $250 season pass.  The only catch is that it is a digital ticket, straight from your smartphone that is available the day of the game.  The other passes have the price based on location, along with the option to print and/or transfer your game ticket and access to other perks.

https://blog.sfgate.com/soccer/2018/11/29/bay-area-soccer-fans-want-a-deal-sj-quakes-to-offer-250-season-pass/

The take from today’s moves from Quakefan.com

http://www.quakesfan.com/2018/11/29/thoughts-on-quakes-post-season-roster-moves/

And announced earlier this week…

NEWS: Avaya Stadium to Host U.S. MNT Friendly against Costa Rica February 2

The match will be the second of early year matches usually held on the west coast in late January/early February with the rosters to include mostly MLS players since the window is not part of the FIFA international calendar where players can be released to their national teams so most likely no Christian Pulisic and the other startlets including Josh Sargeant and Tim Weah.  However, Nick Lima may be included in the roster so stay tuned.  For any of the latest off-season roster news stay tuned here at 3pointsport.com for more.

As reported JASA Redwood City defeated the Oakland Stompers 3-1 to take the division.  It’s down to second place between the Stompers and Real San Jose and on Tuesday night the Stompers took control of their own destiny as they defeated San Ramon Dynamos in a 8-1 blowout.  The match was a makeup date for November 10 in which the game had to be postponed due to the Camp Fire in Northern California.

FT 8-1 @golasoaso with @OaklandStompers Dominik Jakubek (GK)! pic.twitter.com/17klx2ZTAJ

— Oakland Stompers Supporters (@StompersFanClub) November 28, 2018

The win puts the Stompers at 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses which is good for second place (14 points) in the division behind JASA Redwood City with a perfect 5 wins and 3 draws record (18 points).  As of press time JASA is assured of a playoff spot with more information to be announced.  The Stompers still have their US Open Cup Qualifier make up match to be played.

There’s nothing happening in local soccer except for one league game with JASA Redwood City defeating the Oakland Stompers 3-1 at Red Morton Park.

Also, we missed Bluesnod at the game but he has his takes from his youtube channel.  Give it a follow for some takes on various matches around the Bay Area.

The Oakland Stompers host San Ramon in a makeup game from November 10 tomorrow (Tuesday November 26) at 9pm Raimondi Park.  With JASA Redwood City already locking up the top spot it all comes down to second place between the Stompers and most likely Real San Jose.  Win and in.

🍇⚽️ Oakland Stompers vs. Dynamos F.C. (Rescheduled) @upslsoccer Home Finale!

📅🕘 Tues., Nov. 27, @ Raimondi Park, 9 pm.

🎫 Free Admissions!#Oakland #Stompers #OaklandStompers #SanRamon #DynamosFC #UPSLSoccer #UPSL #FreeAdmission #PlayoffRace #BayArea #Soccer #BayAreaSoccer pic.twitter.com/P245RRrqn6

— Oakland Stompers Supporters (@StompersFanClub) November 21, 2018

Also the Holidays are in full swing.   Here’s some early places to hang out–both events at Standard Deviant Bar in San Francisco.

FootySF is no longer part of the scene but they still give their support.  Why the people that be here started 3pointsport – to continue the tradition.

Check it out and it’s for a good cause–Saturday December 8 4:30pm.  I was there from 2013, and then from 2015 to last year.  I will be there as part of the gang.

And yes–another Standard Deviant event.  This time, SF City is hosting.  Friday December 14 at 7pm. Members get perks if they attend so join today for 2019 memberships.

Like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Patreon is coming soon.  We’ll make some kind of announcement in the coming weeks.

The Oakland Stompers and JASA Redwood City will meet Saturday November 24 at 5pm at Red Morton Park in the return leg from the October 13 game at Raimondi Park in the East Bay where the teams drew even with a goal each.

Also the game that was postponed on November 10 will be a Tuesday night late game at Raimondi Park this Tuesday November 27 at 9pm.  The final two games will come down to the wire.

🍇⚽️ Oakland Stompers vs. Dynamos F.C. (Rescheduled) @upslsoccer Home Finale!

📅🕘 Tues., Nov. 27, @ Raimondi Park, 9 pm.

🎫 Free Admissions!#Oakland #Stompers #OaklandStompers #SanRamon #DynamosFC #UPSLSoccer #UPSL #FreeAdmission #PlayoffRace #BayArea #Soccer #BayAreaSoccer pic.twitter.com/P245RRrqn6

— Oakland Stompers Supporters (@StompersFanClub) November 21, 2018

The US Open Cup match that was postponed last Saturday November 17 does not have a rescheduled date as of press time.

NEWS: Avaya Stadium to Host U.S. MNT Friendly against Costa Rica February 2 (sjearthquakes.com)

http://www.quakesfan.com/2018/11/20/u-s-soccer-returning-to-avaya-stadium/

This will be the second of two games that are held in late January/early February.  Most likely this match will consist of MLS-based players since in the past the matches have not been played during the FIFA-mandated break.

Earthquakes Season Pass Holders will have access to an exclusive presale on Thursday, Nov. 29. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public on Friday, Nov. 30. All ticket sales will go through ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets will not be sold at Avaya Stadium until the day of the event.