The Earthquakes are 20-12-5 all-time against New England

Earthquakes Put 21-Game Home-Unbeaten Streak on the Line Against New England on Saturday

Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. PT on Comcast SportsNet California, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF

The San Jose Earthquakes will put their 21-game home-unbeaten streak in all competitions on the line when they host the Ne England Revolution on Saturday, March 29 at Buck Shaw Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. PT on Comcast SportsNet California, 1590 KLIV and 1370 KZSF.

San Jose’s last loss at home came on March 3, 2013 on Opening Day against Real Salt Lake. Since then, the Earthquakes are 14-0-7 with a 30-15 advantage in goals scored.

Victor Bernardez leads the Earthquakes in scoring with his two goals in a 3-3 comeback effort to tie Real Salt Lake on March 15. Shea Salinas had two assists in that game, tops on the team so far this season.

The Earthquakes are 20-12-5 all-time against New England, including a 10-5-3 clip at home. San Jose has won its last three home games against the Revolution and has out-scored them 9-2 at Buck Shaw Stadium since returning to MLS in 2008.

ABOUT NEW ENGLAND: The New England Revolution (0-2-1, 1 pt.) enter the week looking for their first win of the season. They were among the surprise teams one year ago, finishing the season in third-place in the Eastern Conference with 51 points from a 14-11-9 record. Portuguese center back Jose Goncalves, the 2013 MLS Defender of the Year, is back in the fold along with a host of attack-minded talent. The midfield features a trio of creative players in Diego Fagundez, Lee Nguyen and Kelyn Rowe. Among the options up top are former United States Men’s National Team forward Charlie Davies and Teal Bunbury. 

Earthquakes Loan Forward Mike Fucito to USL-PRO Affiliate Sacramento Republic FC

The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has loaned forward Mike Fucito to USL-PRO affiliate Sacramento Republic FC.

Fucito, 27, joined the Earthquakes on Jan. 17, 2013 in a trade with the Portland Timbers for San Jose’s second-round pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft. He made seven appearances for the Quakes last season before a suffering season-ending right ankle fracture in late May. Fucito is a six-year MLS veteran out of Harvard with three goals and two assists in 43 appearances during his professional career.

Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) – San Jose Earthquakes loan F Mike Fucito to USL-PRO affiliate Sacramento Republic FC.

Earthquakes Topping Out Ceremony on Friday. Hundreds of fans have signed the final beam, which will be available for b-roll shots prior to placement starting at 10:30 a.m. The Topping Out Ceremony was originally slated for Thursday, March 27, but was moved one day due to weather forecasts.

Fotos: Luis Alberto Torres - ISC@2014