This week, my voice sounds different because the Quakes played so bad against Houston that I got a cold from watching it. Just like the Quakes playoff hopes, I cling to life as I talk about how slim those hopes are and how glad I am that they are back in San Jose.

This is my recap of the San Jose Earthquakes heartbreaking loss in the US Open Cup Semi-Finals. A couple of months ago who would have predicted that they would be one goal away from a championship game. 

The San Jose Earthquakes played three games on the road and gave up 12 goals. It was a tough way to end the Leitch honeymoon but they are back home and back to winning and scoring goals. Also, the new tunnel connecting the Avaya parking lot with the Santa Clara Caltrain Station means it is even easier to pre-game downtown!