2011 San Jose Earthquakes season


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The 2011 San Jose Earthquakes season was the club's 14th year of existence, as well as its 14th season in Major League Soccer and its fourth consecutive season in the top-flight of American soccer. This is the 29th season of a club bearing the "Earthquakes" name.

San Jose Earthquakes
2011 season
OwnerEarthquakes Soccer, LLC
CoachFrank Yallop
StadiumBuck Shaw Stadium
Major League SoccerConference: 7th
Overall: 14th
MLS Cup PlayoffsDid not qualify
U.S. Open CupDid not qualify
California Clásico2nd
Heritage Cup2nd
Top goalscorerChris Wondolowski (16)

← 2010

2012 →

As of September 15, 2011.[1]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

This list shows players who have played for the team in official 2011 MLS Reserve Division games, but are not part of the senior roster.[2]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Position Staff
General Manager   John Doyle
Head Coach   Frank Yallop
Assistant Coach   Ian Russell
Assistant Coach   Mark Watson
Goalkeeper Coach   Jason Batty
Athletic Trainer   Bruce Morgan
Equipment Manager   Jose Vega
Team Administrator   Joe Dincecco
Team Doctor   Dr. Michael Oberlander

Source: San Jose Earthquakes

Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
January 13, 2011 FW   Steven Lenhart Columbus Crew Trade for 1st round 2011 SuperDraft pick [3]
January 26, 2011 GK   David Bingham California Golden Bears Weighted lottery [4]
January 28, 2011 MF   Tony Donatelli Montreal Impact Undisclosed [5]
March 1, 2011 MF   Anthony Ampaipitakwong Akron Zips 2011 SuperDraft, 2nd round [6]
March 7, 2011 GK   Andrew Weber Free [7]
March 17, 2011 FW   Ellis McLoughlin Hertha BSC Undisclosed [8]
March 25, 2011 FW   Matt Luzunaris Rapid Wien Undisclosed [9]
July 8, 2011 MF   Rafael Baca Loyola Marymount Lions Free [10]
July 14, 2011 DF   Nana Attakora Toronto Trade [11]
MF   Jacob Peterson
FW   Alan Gordon
November 30, 2011 MF   Shea Salinas   Vancouver Whitecaps FC Acquired in exchange for allocation money [12]
December 1, 2011 MF   Jean Alexandre   Real Salt Lake Acquired in exchange for first round pick in 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft [13]
December 16, 2011 MF   Marvin Chávez   FC Dallas Acquired in exchange for allocation money [14]
Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
June 27, 2011 MF   Brandon McDonald D.C. United Trade [15]
July 14, 2011 FW   Ryan Johnson Toronto Trade [11]
November 23, 2011 DF   Bobby Burling Montreal Impact Expansion Draft [16]
December 2, 2011 MF   Bobby Convey Sporting Kansas City Trade [17]
December 5, 2011 FW   Matt Luzunaris Orlando City Free [18]
December 12, 2011 DF   Chris Leitch LA Galaxy Re-Entry Draft [19]
Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date
March 1, 2011[26] MF   Tony Donatelli Rochester Rhinos March 18, 2011[27]
March 1, 2011[28] GK   Brian Edwards Degerfors [29]
July 19, 2011[30] MF   Omar Jasseh
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 LA Galaxy 34 19 5 10 48 28 +20 67 MLS Cup Conference Semifinals
2 Seattle Sounders FC 34 18 7 9 56 37 +19 63
3 Real Salt Lake 34 15 11 8 44 36 +8 53
4 FC Dallas 34 15 12 7 42 39 +3 52 MLS Cup Play-In Round
5 Colorado Rapids 34 12 9 13 46 42 +4 49
6 Portland Timbers 34 11 14 9 40 48 −8 42
7 San Jose Earthquakes 34 8 12 14 40 45 −5 38
8 Chivas USA 34 8 14 12 41 43 −2 36
9 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 6 18 10 35 55 −20 28
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 LA Galaxy (S, C) 34 19 5 10 48 28 +20 67 CONCACAF Champions League
2 Seattle Sounders FC 34 18 7 9 56 37 +19 63
3 Real Salt Lake 34 15 11 8 44 36 +8 53
4 FC Dallas 34 15 12 7 42 39 +3 52
5 Sporting Kansas City 34 13 9 12 50 40 +10 51
6 Houston Dynamo 34 12 9 13 45 41 +4 49 CONCACAF Champions League
7 Colorado Rapids 34 12 9 13 44 41 +3 49
8 Philadelphia Union 34 11 8 15 44 36 +8 48
9 Columbus Crew 34 13 13 8 43 44 −1 47
10 New York Red Bulls 34 10 8 16 50 44 +6 46
11 Chicago Fire 34 9 9 16 46 45 +1 43
12 Portland Timbers 34 11 14 9 40 48 −8 42
13 D.C. United 34 9 13 12 49 52 −3 39
14 San Jose Earthquakes 34 8 12 14 40 45 −5 38
15 Chivas USA 34 8 14 12 41 43 −2 36
16 Toronto FC 34 6 13 15 36 59 −23 33 CONCACAF Champions League
17 New England Revolution 34 5 16 13 38 58 −20 28
18 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 34 6 18 10 35 55 −20 28

Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (S) Supporters' Shield

Overall Home Away
Pld Pts W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD
0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0  0

Last updated: October 24, 2010
Source: Results
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference

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Stadium
Result
Position

Source: Results and League table
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie

As of match played October 22, 2011

Appearances and goals

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No. Pos Nat Player Total MLS U.S. Open Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK   USA David Bingham 1 0 1 0 0 0
2 DF   USA Bobby Burling 25 0 23 0 2 0
3 DF   USA Chris Leitch 14 0 12+2 0 0 0
4 MF   USA Sam Cronin 29 0 22+5 0 2 0
5 MF   USA Brad Ring 23 0 17+4 0 2 0
6 DF   USA Ike Opara 9 1 5+3 0 1 1
7 MF   JAM Khari Stephenson 33 5 27+4 5 1+1 0
8 FW   USA Chris Wondolowski 32 16 30 16 2 0
9 FW   TRI Scott Sealy 12 0 6+5 0 0+1 0
10 MF   ENG Simon Dawkins 26 6 19+7 6 0 0
11 MF   USA Bobby Convey 22 1 19+2 1 1 0
12 DF   USA Ramiro Corrales 30 2 28 2 2 0
13 GK   USA Andrew Weber 2 0 0 0 2 0
14 FW   USA Maxwell Griffin 4 0 0+4 0 0 0
15 DF   USA Justin Morrow 11 1 9 0 1+1 1
16 FW   USA Alan Gordon 2 1 1+1 1 0 0
17 MF   USA Joey Gjertsen 18 1 13+5 1 0 0
18 GK   USA Jon Busch 33 0 33 0 0 0
19 FW   USA Jacob Peterson 9 0 5+4 0 0 0
20 DF   USA Tim Ward 3 0 2+1 0 0 0
21 DF   USA Jason Hernandez 29 0 29 0 0 0
23 MF   USA Anthony Ampaipitakwong 13 0 5+7 0 1 0
24 FW   USA Steven Lenhart 16 5 13+1 5 0+2 0
25 FW   USA Ellis McLoughlin 12 2 0+10 1 1+1 1
27 DF   CAN Nana Attakora 6 0 5+1 0 0 0
30 MF   MEX Rafael Baca 15 1 11+4 1 0 0
32 FW   USA Matt Luzunaris 6 0 0+6 0 0 0
33 DF   USA Steven Beitashour 21 0 19 0 2 0
Players away from San Jose Earthquakes on loan:
Players who left San Jose Earthquakes during the season:
14 MF   USA Brandon McDonald 12 1 8+3 1 1 0
14 FW   ECU Edmundo Zura 1 0 0+1 0 0 0
19 FW   JAM Ryan Johnson 15 0 12+2 0 1 0
22 MF   GAM Omar Jasseh 1 0 0+1 0 0 0
Place Position Nation Number Name MLS U.S. Open Cup Total
1 FW   8 Chris Wondolowski 16 0 16
2 MF   10 Simon Dawkins 6 0 6
3 FW   24 Steven Lenhart 5 0 5
MF   7 Khari Stephenson 5 0 5
5 DF   12 Ramiro Corrales 2 0 2
FW   25 Ellis McLoughlin 1 1 2
7 MF   14 Brandon McDonald 1 0 1
MF   11 Bobby Convey 1 0 1
FW   16 Alan Gordon 1 0 1
MF   17 Joey Gjertsen 1 0 1
MF   30 Rafael Baca 1 0 1
DF   6 Ike Opara 0 1 1
DF   15 Justin Morrow 0 1 1
Total 40 3 43
Position Nation Number Name MLS U.S. Open Cup Total
           
2   DF Bobby Burling 5 2 0 0 5 2
3   DF Chris Leitch 3 0 0 0 3 0
4   MF Sam Cronin 6 1 1 0 7 1
5   MF Brad Ring 7 0 2 0 9 0
6   DF Ike Opara 1 0 0 0 1 0
7   MF Khari Stephenson 3 0 1 0 4 0
8   FW Chris Wondolowski 3 0 1 0 4 0
10   MF Simon Dawkins 2 0 0 0 2 0
11   MF Bobby Convey 5 0 0 0 5 0
12   DF Ramiro Corrales 7 0 1 0 8 0
14   MF Brandon McDonald 2 1 0 0 2 1
15   DF Justin Morrow 1 0 0 0 1 0
16   FW Alan Gordon 1 0 0 0 1 0
18   GK Jon Busch 1 0 0 0 1 0
19   FW Ryan Johnson 3 0 1 0 4 0
19   FW Jacob Peterson 1 0 0 0 1 0
21   DF Jason Hernandez 4 0 0 0 4 0
24   FW Steven Lenhart 5 0 1 0 6 0
27   DF Nana Attakora 1 0 0 0 1 0
30   MF Rafael Baca 2 0 0 0 2 0
33   DF Steven Beitashour 2 1 0 0 2 1
Total 65 5 8 0 73 5

San Jose is in the #9 position in the MLS Allocation Ranking. The allocation ranking is the mechanism used to determine which MLS club has first priority to acquire a U.S. National Team player who signs with MLS after playing abroad, or a former MLS player who returns to the league after having gone to a club abroad for a transfer fee. A ranking can be traded, provided that part of the compensation received in return is another club's ranking.[31]

International roster spots

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San Jose has six international roster spots. Each club in Major League Soccer is allocated 8 international roster spots, which can be traded. On 14 July 2011, San Jose traded a slot to Toronto FC for use through the 2012 season, at which time the slot reverts to San Jose.[11]

Previously, the club dealt one spot to Toronto FC on 14 July 2008 which was to remain with Toronto through the 2013 season then revert to San Jose.[32] The club also dealt one spot to New York on 2 March 2009 but press reports did not indicate if or when this roster spots would revert to San Jose.[33] One of these two traded slots did revert to San Jose prior to the 2011 season.

The club also acquired one spot from Houston on 14 August 2009[34] but that spot reverted to the Dynamo after the 2010 season.[35]

There is no limit on the number of international slots on each club's roster. The remaining roster slots must belong to domestic players. For clubs based in the United States, a domestic player is either a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident (green card holder) or the holder of other special status (e.g., refugee or asylum status).[31]

Future draft pick trades

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Future picks acquired: 2012 SuperDraft Round 2 pick acquired from Colorado Rapids.
Future picks traded: None.

MLS rights to other players

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San Jose maintains the MLS rights to Clarence Goodson after he declined a contract offer by the league and signed overseas with no transfer fee received. San Jose acquired Goodson's rights by drafting him in the 2007 MLS Expansion Draft.

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