SF DELTAS FACE NY COSMOS SATURDAY NIGHT

The New York Cosmos are one of the most storied clubs and more recognizable brands in U.S. football and often the first team that comes to mind when people think of the NASL.

This is due in large part to the team’s original incarnation from 1970-1985, during which they featured legendary international players such as Italian striker Giorgio Chinaglia, Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer, and of course the man whose name is synonymous with football, Pelé.

The Cosmos returned to NASL play in 2013, and since then have won 3 league championships (2013, 2015, 2016). The organization remains a benchmark by which new clubs like the Deltas will be measured.

Currently the Cosmos sit in 5th place in the league, tied on points with Miami FC and the Carolina RailHawks ahead of them, with only goal differential separating the three teams.

The Deltas meanwhile are in 2nd behind league leaders Jacksonville, on the strength of an unbeaten record of 1 win and 3 draws. Coach Marc Santos has fashioned an aggressive, defensive side, which despite outshooting most of their opponents has not scored a lot of goals And let’s be honest, the fans want goals. Hopefully this weekend’s marquee match-up will deliver.

Pregame Fanzone Opens

This weekend’s match marks the debut of the Deltas Pregame Fanzone in the Kezar Triangle, featuring a beer garden, food trucks and more, beginning at 5PM. Inclement weather kept the Deltas’ Fanzone from opening at previous home matches. Expect to see Delta Force, the Deltas supporters group out there in force.

Deltas Partner with Lyft

In an effort to encourage fans to use public transportation and ridesharing to get to home matches, the Deltas are partnering with Lyft as their official ridesharing partner for the 2017 season.

A central pick-up and drop-off location has been defined for all SF Deltas home matches around Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park, and new Lyft users can get up to $5 off their first ride with code SFDELTAS.

SAN FRANCISCO DELTAS v NEW YORK COSMOS

Saturday, April 29, 2017 – 7PM

Watch this match LIVE at Kezar Stadium!

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QUAKES IN MINNESOTA SATURDAY

The San Jose Earthquakes finish off a three-game road trip this Saturday, April 29 when they take on Minnesota United FC at TCF Bank Stadium, in the first-ever match between the two clubs.

The road has not been especially kind to the Quakes thus far, who have drawn 2 and lost 3, including their most recent 2-0 defeat to the Houston Dynamo.

The match kicks off at 5PM and will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Bay Area and on KNBR 1050 and KZSF 1370.

San Jose Hires New Director of Methodology

The San Jose Earthquakes hired Alex Covelo as the team’s Director of Methodology. He’ll be responsible for establishing a one-club game development program for players and coaches from the pre-formation ages (U-12+) to the first team. He is the Quakes’ second addition to their technical staff in the past week, following Bruno Costa being named Head of Scouting.

Special Olympics California Clásico Comes to Avaya

The Earthquakes will host a California Clásico doubleheader on May 27 at Avaya Stadium. Following San Jose’s match against archrival LA Galaxy on May 27 at Avaya Stadium, the team will host a match between with the Earthquakes Special Olympics Unified Team facing their LA Galaxy counterpart.

The Quakes Special Olympics Unified Team is made up of 23 players, ages 16-25, both with and without intellectual disabilities who will compete in a first team experience.

MINNESOTA UNITED FC v SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

Saturday, April 29, 2017 – 5:00PM

NBC Sports Bay Area, KNBR 1050, KZSF 1370.

IS DOMINIC KINNEAR LOSING SUPPORT?

One of the prime locations to find Earthquakes supporters in robust discussions about their team is on /r/SJEarthquakes, the Earthquakes subreddit.

Recently the results of their 2017 Early Season Poll were released and Quakes head coach, Dominic Kinnear did not fare too well.

In addition to 46.3% of respondents naming Dom the “biggest disappointment of the season”, 82.6% believe he should be fired if the Quakes lose this Saturday’s match against Minnesota.

You can view the entire poll results here.

STREET SOCCER USA HOSTS WESTERN ADDITION SOCCER FEST

One week from today, the Bay Area chapter of Street Soccer USA is hosting a street soccer festival and tournament for students and family participating in their after-school soccer program. Taking part will be youth from the Western Addition as well as SSUSA-partner, Mo’MAGIC Programs, including kids from Prince Hall, Booker T, Cobb, Hayward Rec Connect, Rosa Parks, Village Project, YMCA Buchanan, New Traditions, Boys and Girls Club.

The event takes place Friday May 5, from 3:00-5:00PM in the Margaret Hayward Playground (1016 Laguna Street, San Francisco) and will include a variety of skills drills and targeted stations focused on sharpening specific soccer skills.

Street Soccer USA is “dedicated to the goal of driving measureable social change by improving the health, education and employment outcomes for the least served Americans”, utilize the sport of soccer combined with social services programs.

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SF CITY WANTS YOU!

San Francisco City FC is looking for volunteers to join their “Gold Crew” and help out on match days. Volunteers are rewarded with complimentary match tickets and opportunities to earn SF City swag, such as t-shirts, hoodies, and jerseys.

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