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San Jose, the playoff race and Moneyball
San Jose, the playoff race and Moneyball
The San Jose Earthquakes are making some noise as an expansion team in the MLS this season. What’s been driving their success? Perhaps Oakland A's GM Billy Beane and his statistical ways? Soccer Examiner takes a look.
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