SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose Earthquakes fans will soon have another outlet to find the latest club merchandise after the club announced a partnership with San Jose Pop-Up Project in the downtown area on Friday.

The store will be open tonight from 5-7 p.m. PT as part of a launch party for the program, which features nine local businesses in four different locations. Each of the pop-up vendors will be housed by underutilized indoor and outdoor spaces, including vacant storefronts such as the former San Jose Repertory Theatre lobby.

The San Jose Downtown Association and City of San Jose Office of Economic Development sponsored the project to help revitalize the downtown area. The list of participating businesses includes:

· San Jose Earthquakes – soccer merchandise and Earthquakes ticket sales; former San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio

· Therethere x SJ – unique graphic T-­‐shirt designs created by local artists; Angela Tsay, owner; 15 N. Second St.

· Underground: A Fashion Boutique – men’s and women’s clothing and accessories with a seasonal appeal; Sam Garcia, owner; 95 S. Market Street

· San Jose Bike Clinic and Cowgirl Bike Couriers – bike repair and education; Cain Ramirez, courier owner; Camera Cinemas lobby, 201 S. Second St.

· The Usuals – apparel, accessories and gifts; Marie and Mike Millares, owner; former San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio

· SJ MADE Playspace – platform for creative entrepreneurship (trunk shows); Marie Millares, owner; former San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio

· Empire Seven Studios – gallery; Jen Ahn and Juan Carlos Araujo, founders; former San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio

· DIE HARD – unique sports apparel; Adam Mayberry, owner; shipping container on plaza outside former San Jose Repertory Theatre

· First Article – Jaymer Delapena, principal; Bay Area designed and created men’s wear; shipping container on plaza outside former Repertory Theatre

For more information, visit www.sjdowntown/popup.com.