Mexico Open '09 U.S. Tour Against Sweden
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The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF), together with Soccer United Marketing (SUM) and the San Jose Earthquakes, today announced the Mexican National Team’s 2009 U.S. Tour will kick off on Wednesday, January 28 against the Swedish National Team at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum at 7:30 pm PT (TV: Telemundo, Radio: Futbol de Primera), setting up an exciting match up between Mexico’s head coach Sven-Göran Eriksson and his native country where he enjoys superstar status.
The popular Mexican National Team will play five games on U.S. soil in 2009, which will mark the sixth edition of the annual tour. "After a successful first season for the San Jose Earthquakes we want to continue our efforts to bring international soccer matches to the Bay Area," stated David Alioto, Executive Vice President of the San Jose Earthquakes. "We are very excited to host the Mexican National team and show our efforts to serve the Hispanic community as well."
Tickets starting as low as $20 for the January 28 match at McAfee Coliseum go on sale today, December 3, 2008 in an exclusive Visa presale. Visa cardholders should visit Tickets.com to purchase tickets with their Visa cards. Tickets to the general public will go on sale on December 15 and will be available by visiting Tickets.com or calling 1-800-225-2277 and 1-877-QUAKE-01. The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol encourages its fans to use their Visa cards.
Mexico vs. Sweden – January 28
Mexico and Sweden have met on eight occasions all-time, with two wins and three ties for the “Tricolor.” The last match between the two on U.S. soil was played on January 26, 2004 in San Diego, California, ending in a 0-0 draw. The upcoming January match will mark Mexico’s return to Oakland where it has played many times, most recently in a 4-2 win over Ecuador on March 28, 2007 in front of a sold out crowd of 47,000 fans. More recently on March 2, 2008, the Under-23 teams of Mexico and Australia tied 1-1 at the then-named McAfee Coliseum once again in front of a sold-out crowd.
Following its qualification to the Final Round of World Cup Qualification in the CONCACAF region, Mexico will start its quest for a ticket to South Africa against its biggest rival the United States in a venue to be determined in the United States on February 2, 2008. The match against Sweden is the team’s only preparatory match before it starts the next round of Qualification.
Sweden, who has qualified for the last two World Cups and made the second round in both, is currently in 5th place with a 1-2-0 record in Group One of UEFA World Cup Qualifying. Prior to the match against Mexico, Sweden will face the United States on Saturday, January 24 at the Home Depot Center.
The Mexican National team’s U.S. tour not only allows its U.S.-based fans to witness team’s matches first hand, but also allows the team to play top class opponents while strengthening its player pool in preparation for major international tournaments.
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Monday, September 8, 2008
Tickets.com Client Spotlight: San Jose Earthquakes
Earthquakes to Play Club Deportivo FAS on October 7 at Buck Shaw
SAN JOSE, CALIF. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced Thursday that the club will host defending Salvadoran champion Club Deportivo FAS on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The game will be held at Buck Shaw Stadium and will be season ticket holder bonus game "B." Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT.
Individual tickets for the game are on sale now and are available online at sjearthquakes.com, by calling (800) 225-2277 or by visiting your local authorized Tickets.com outlets. Prices for individual tickets range from $20 to $60. Season ticket holders should use their Bonus Game "B" ticket for the match and they will have the ability to purchase additional tickets at a discounted price.
FAS, based in Santa Ana, El Salvador, has been the country's most successful club since its inception in 1947. FAS, which stands for Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, has won 16 first division championships, while finishing runner-up 14 times. FAS also won the CONCACAF Champions Cup in 1979.
FAS is led by four El Salvador National Team regulars, defenders Marvin Gonzalez, Ramon Flores and Alfredo Pacheco and forward Emerson Umana. Pacheco currently serves as captain of FAS. Argentinean forward Alejandro de la Cruz Bentos is FAS' active leading scorer with 76 goals. He is ranked third on the club's all-time scoring list.
The match will mark the first time that the Earthquakes have faced an opponent from El Salvador. The Quakes are 5-7-5 all-time against international opponents in friendly matches, including their 4-0 victory over the Honduran Olympic Team earlier this season.
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SAN JOSE, CALIF. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced Thursday that the club will host defending Salvadoran champion Club Deportivo FAS on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The game will be held at Buck Shaw Stadium and will be season ticket holder bonus game "B." Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT.
Individual tickets for the game are on sale now and are available online at sjearthquakes.com, by calling (800) 225-2277 or by visiting your local authorized Tickets.com outlets. Prices for individual tickets range from $20 to $60. Season ticket holders should use their Bonus Game "B" ticket for the match and they will have the ability to purchase additional tickets at a discounted price.
FAS, based in Santa Ana, El Salvador, has been the country's most successful club since its inception in 1947. FAS, which stands for Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, has won 16 first division championships, while finishing runner-up 14 times. FAS also won the CONCACAF Champions Cup in 1979.
FAS is led by four El Salvador National Team regulars, defenders Marvin Gonzalez, Ramon Flores and Alfredo Pacheco and forward Emerson Umana. Pacheco currently serves as captain of FAS. Argentinean forward Alejandro de la Cruz Bentos is FAS' active leading scorer with 76 goals. He is ranked third on the club's all-time scoring list.
The match will mark the first time that the Earthquakes have faced an opponent from El Salvador. The Quakes are 5-7-5 all-time against international opponents in friendly matches, including their 4-0 victory over the Honduran Olympic Team earlier this season.
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Monday, March 10, 2008
Tickets.com Signs On as Exclusive Ticket Services Provider for the Earthquakes’ Triumphant Return to Major League Soccer
Costa Mesa, CA – March 10, 2008 – Tickets.com, a leading worldwide provider of integrated ticketing solutions, announced the signing of an exclusive, multi-year ticketing services agreement with Major League Soccer’s (MLS) the San Jose Earthquakes. The “Quakes” franchise is Tickets.com’s inaugural MLS client.
"We're excited and honored to be part of the highly anticipated comeback of the San Jose Earthquakes,” said Brian Roberts, vice president of sales, Tickets.com. “This presents a wonderful opportunity to be affiliated with the premiere North American league for the world’s #1 sport – one whose popularity we believe will only continue to grow exponentially.”
The agreement is a landmark one for the team as well. It re-enters MLS for the 2008 season after a previous incarnation of the franchise relocated to Houston in 2006. The team’s debut is the focus of its “Return Of The Quakes” campaign.
For now, the Quakes will call both Santa Clara University’s Buck Shaw Stadium and Oakland’s McAfee Coliseum home. However as part of its pact with MLS, plans for a soccer-specific South Bay stadium are underway. The Quakes’ season opener is April 3 against the Los Angeles Galaxy; its April 12 home opener pits the team against the Chicago Fire at McAfee Coliseum.
Under the new agreement, the San Jose Earthquakes will utilize an advanced suite of integrated ticketing solutions that facilitates transaction speed, efficiency, and overall flexibility. Further, rich data management capabilities will assist the team in maintaining long-term relationships with its season ticket holders and other loyal fans. The team intends to also employ innovative technologies including Tickets@Home®, MyTickets™, and Tickets@Phone™. These features will combine to provide fans with convenient online ticket printing, delivery, and management, as well as faster gate entry.
“At this momentous time for our team, we’re committed to creating the best possible experience for fans and season ticket holders alike,” explained San Jose Earthquakes Executive Vice President David Alioto. “Tickets.com’s reputation for innovation in the marketplace, industry leading technology, and significant track record in professional sport firmly convinced us that Tickets.com is the right ticketing solution provider for our needs.”
Tickets for San Jose Earthquakes games are available online at www.sjearthquakes.com and www.tickets.com, through box office and kiosk sales on-site at Santa Clara University and Buck Shaw Stadium, by phone at (800) 225-2277, and at local authorized Tickets.com retail outlet locations.
"We're excited and honored to be part of the highly anticipated comeback of the San Jose Earthquakes,” said Brian Roberts, vice president of sales, Tickets.com. “This presents a wonderful opportunity to be affiliated with the premiere North American league for the world’s #1 sport – one whose popularity we believe will only continue to grow exponentially.”
The agreement is a landmark one for the team as well. It re-enters MLS for the 2008 season after a previous incarnation of the franchise relocated to Houston in 2006. The team’s debut is the focus of its “Return Of The Quakes” campaign.
For now, the Quakes will call both Santa Clara University’s Buck Shaw Stadium and Oakland’s McAfee Coliseum home. However as part of its pact with MLS, plans for a soccer-specific South Bay stadium are underway. The Quakes’ season opener is April 3 against the Los Angeles Galaxy; its April 12 home opener pits the team against the Chicago Fire at McAfee Coliseum.
Under the new agreement, the San Jose Earthquakes will utilize an advanced suite of integrated ticketing solutions that facilitates transaction speed, efficiency, and overall flexibility. Further, rich data management capabilities will assist the team in maintaining long-term relationships with its season ticket holders and other loyal fans. The team intends to also employ innovative technologies including Tickets@Home®, MyTickets™, and Tickets@Phone™. These features will combine to provide fans with convenient online ticket printing, delivery, and management, as well as faster gate entry.
“At this momentous time for our team, we’re committed to creating the best possible experience for fans and season ticket holders alike,” explained San Jose Earthquakes Executive Vice President David Alioto. “Tickets.com’s reputation for innovation in the marketplace, industry leading technology, and significant track record in professional sport firmly convinced us that Tickets.com is the right ticketing solution provider for our needs.”
Tickets for San Jose Earthquakes games are available online at www.sjearthquakes.com and www.tickets.com, through box office and kiosk sales on-site at Santa Clara University and Buck Shaw Stadium, by phone at (800) 225-2277, and at local authorized Tickets.com retail outlet locations.
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