PORTLAND
, Ore.
– The Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer announced today that the clubs will square off in a preseason exhibition match March 14 at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
The Timbers face the Earthquakes in their first preseason match of the season as they prepare for the upcoming USL First Division campaign, which starts April 25 against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
“With the addition of several new players to our team, it is important to face a quality opponent like San Jose early in preseason to start the development and continuity of our squad,” said
Gavin Wilkinson
, head coach and general manager of the Timbers. “Not only is this match a great way to start our preseason, it also allows us to continue a working relationship with a quality organization in the Earthquakes.”
Tickets for the Timbers preseason game against San Jose go on sale Monday, Feb. 9. All tickets are $10, and can be purchased online at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-800-225-2277.
San Jose features several veteran players on its 2009 roster, including goalkeeper
Joe Cannon
, defender
Nick Garcia
and midfielder
Darren Huckerby
, who led the team in scoring in 2008. The Earthquakes begin their regular-season schedule March 21 against New England.
The Timbers have played the Earthquakes four times since 2001, posting an all-time record of 1-3-0 against the MLS club. San Jose captured a 2-1 victory over the Timbers in a preseason contest last season at the University of Portland.
The Timbers take on the Carolina RailHawks on April 30 in their home opener at PGE Park at 7 p.m. Season tickets, starting at $150, are available by contacting the Timbers ticket office at (503) 553-5555. More information regarding ticket packages, group discounts or party suites for the 2009 season is available online at
www.portlandtimbers.com
.
