The San Jose Earthquakes: A Seismic Soccer Legacy

In 1974, amid the early days of the North American Soccer League, an unlikely team transformed a quiet suburb into a soccer haven. Combining excellent play with a grass-roots movement of fervent fans, the San Jose Earthquakes shook the Northern California sports landscape. While rival NASL franchises struggled for attendance, the Quakes played sold-out games to the most loyal and passionate fan base in the league, creating an unforgettable and enduring legacy. After the NASL disbanded, the team reemerged over a decade later as a Major League Soccer team and today commands as much fan loyalty and passion as ever. Join author Gary Singh, a San Jose native and lifelong fan, as he recounts the Earthquakes" legendary story in vibrant detail.

Author: Gary Singh
Publisher: History Press
Published: 03/16/2015
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781626199002
ISBN10: 1626199000
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Soccer
- Sports & Recreation | History
- History | United States | State & Local | West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT