Heartbreaker: Quakes end TFC's playoff hopes with 1-1 tie
berkeleysportsblog.com 10/11/2009 — The Quakes have had their share of Stoppage time heartbreak this season but on a cold afternoon in Toronto, the Earthquakes would have the last laugh as substitute Cornell Glen beat TFC back up keeper Brian Edwards in the 92nd minute to allow the game to finish in a 1-1 draw effectively ending ...

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Chivas USA Preview
berkeleysportsblog.com 10/17/2009 — As the season winds down the San Jose Earthquakes have only pride to play for as they head down the I-5 for a match with Chivas USA tonight. The match is part of a two week LA-SJ doubleheader with the Quakes finishing their season at Home Depot Center against the LA Galaxy. Although the ...

Quakes play spoiler yet again as they tie Chivas USA 2-2
berkeleysportsblog.com 10/18/2009 — The Quakes showed their prowess for being the spoiler as they stole two points from a hungry Chivas USA side at the Home Depot Center on a cold Southern California night. The match ended in a 2-2 draw as Quakes back up goalkeeper Andrew Weber came up big making 8 saves against a Chivas USA team ...

F.C. Dallas 2 San Jose Earthquakes 1 - Post Game Reaction
berkeleysportsblog.com 10/8/2009 — F.C. Dallas kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 victory against the San Jose Earthquakes last night at Estadio Buck Shaw. Here is what the coaches and players had to say. In addition to the usual player and coach interviews, BerkeleySportsBlog.com was able to speak with San Jose ...

Quakes refuse to roll over for Chivas
american11soccer.com 10/18/2009 — By Luis Bueno / MLSnet.com StaffCARSON, Calif. -- Entering the penultimate weekend of the 2009 Major League Soccer regular season, the San Jose Earthquakes were the only Western Conference team without any hopes of a playoff spot.But that didn't mean the Quakes were going to roll over for Chivas ...

San Jose Earthquakes vs. F.C. Dallas Preview
berkeleysportsblog.com 10/7/2009 — The eyes of the MLS turn to Buck Shaw Stadium tonight as the San Jose Earthquakes play host to FC Dallas. The Earthquakes come into the match fresh off a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls thanks to a penalty goal by leading goal scorer Ryan Johnson and are looking to maintain their ...

Chivas aim for top seed, host Quakes — Major League Soccer News 10/15/2009
Having once again reversed their fortunes, Chivas USA continues their drive toward the top seed in the Western Conference for the MLS Cup Playoffs when they meet the San Jose Earthquakes at The Home Depot Center.

Sounders FC eye playoff spot in Kansas City — Major League Soccer News 10/16/2009
Seattle Sounders FC are aiming to become the first MLS expansion team since the Chicago Fire in 1998 to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs in their inaugural season when they take on the Kansas City Wizards at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

Sounders FC try to punch ticket to dance — Major League Soccer News 10/16/2009
Seattle needs to punch its ticket with a win in Kansas City this weekend. Once they get in "the dance," to use one of Sigi Schmid's favorite metaphors, anyone can be named Prom King.

Wizards need victory, help to make playoffs — Major League Soccer News 10/16/2009
Mathematically, the Kansas City Wizards are still alive in their hunt for a MLS Cup Playoffs berth. But, it is going to take a whole lot of help.

Earthquakes-Chivas USA Preview (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 10/16/2009
CD Chivas USA has already clinched a playoff spot, but it still has much to play for in the final week of the season. Coming off its second straight shutout victory, Chivas tries to run its unbeaten streak to six matches as it hosts the lowly San Jose ...