San Fernando Valley Quakes
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San Fernando Valley Quakes was an American soccer team based in Calabasas, California
, United States
. Founded in 2006, the team played in the USL Premier Development League
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.
The team played its home games at John Shepard Stadium on the campus of Los Angeles Pierce College
in nearby Woodland Hills, California. The team's colors were blue and black.
on the campus of Granada Hills Charter High School
, head coach Ali Khosroshahin's team made an inauspicious start, tying 1-1 with Los Angeles Storm
in their opening game, and then suffering a devastating 4-3 home defeat to Orange County Blue Star
, having led 3-0 with 8 minutes to go. The Quakes' mid-season form improved considerably, highlighted by several impressive victories, including a 5-1 thrashing of California Gold
, and an astonishing 7-4 road victory over San Diego Gauchos
which included a hat trick from central defender Derek Hanks. The Quakes were still in with a shout of making the playoffs as the final round of games came round, but a 1-0 defeat to the eventual divisional champions Southern California Seahorses
put pay to their hopes, and they finished third in the table. Ryan Shaw was the Quakes' top scorer in their freshman year, scoring 8 goals in his 15 games, while Mat Davis and Adrian Lopez led the assists with 3 each.
2007 saw the Quakes begin the year with a new coach and a new partnership: Khosroshahin left to take charge of the women's soccer team at USC
, and he was replaced by Colombian Juan Florez. In addition, the team signed a major partnership deal with Real SoCal, one of Southern California's major youth soccer organizations, which initiated a change in colors (from red and black to blue and black) and a re-design of the club badge. The 2007 Quakes were an improvement over their still-successful 2006 predecessors: they hammered Los Angeles Storm
5-0 on the opening day of the season, and despite losses to both Ventura County Fusion
and Fresno Fuego
on the road, managed to recover their form. A 2-1 victory over Lancaster Rattlers
at the end of May began a 10-game undefeated streak which included a pair of 3-0 wins over Bakersfield Brigade
and LA Storm. The Quakes were also undefeated at home the entire season, and by the end of the year, they were one of the four teams battling for the two playoff spots. A final day 3-1 victory over the Southern California Seahorses
left them needing other results to go their way for them to make the playoffs for the first time; Ventura's inability to beat Storm inn their final game meant the Quakes finished second to Fresno Fuego
on goal difference. However, their trip to Fresno for the playoffs was an unhappy one: they lost 2-0 to BYU Cougars in a semi-final game which saw them reduced to 10 men and in which Franklin suffered a broken arm. Once again Ryan Shaw was the Quakes leading marksman, netting 10 goals, while standout right winger Sean Franklin
led the assist sheets with 7.
The Quakes had a slightly turbulent offseason, with Sean Franklin
, Daniel Paladini
and Mike Zaher
all departing for Major League Soccer
, and team relocating from Granada Hills to a new stadium in nearby Calabasas
. Despite impressing during a pre-season friendly against Los Angeles Galaxy
, losing 3-1 to a full-strength team which included David Beckham
and Landon Donovan
, the Quakes suffered their worst ever start to a competitive season, winning just one of their opening six fixtures, and receiving a 5-0 walloping at the hands of Los Angeles Legends. However, a dogged 4-2 victory at home to Lancaster Rattlers
in early June signaled a turnaround in fortunes, and for the rest of the season the Quakes were unstoppable. The Quakes remained unbeaten for the rest of the regular season, notching up victories over San Francisco Seals, San Jose Frogs
, Los Angeles Legends, Fresno Fuego
and Ventura County Fusion
, the last of which left the Quakes on the verge of their first ever divisional championship. The final game of the regular season was a winner-take-all matchup against Fresno Fuego
, which the Quakes won 2-1 with goals by Devin Deldo
and Sung-Hyun Kim, giving the team its first silverware in franchise history. The Quakes went to the playoffs in Fresno on a high, but were beaten in the semi final by Northwest runners-up Vancouver Whitecaps Residency
, after having a man sent off and conceding an injury time equalizer; Vancouver then added two more in extra time to secure a 3-1 victory, and send the Quakes home at the first hurdle for the second straight year. Devin Deldo
was the team's top scorer, with 8 goals, while Sung-Hyun Kim contributed 5 assists.
The team officially announced its withdrawal from competition on April 17, 2009, citing the "current financial climate in the United States, low ticket sales income, and a general lack of adequate sponsorship and funding". The Quakes' franchise rights were then transferred to the Hollywood United Hitmen
.
, July 26, 2008
Eric Avila
Chad Borak
Tristan Bowen
Bryan Byrne
Sean Franklin
Eric Frimpong Kevin Guppy
Kamani Hill
Bryan Jordan
Kiel McClung
Kyle Nakazawa
Daniel Paladini
Brad Rusin
Oscar Sims Willie Sims Mike Zaher
Calabasas, California
Calabasas is an affluent city in Los Angeles County, California in the western United States. It is located in the hills in the southwestern San Fernando Valley and the Santa Monica Mountains between Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills, West Hills, and Malibu, California. As of the 2010 census, the city...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 2006, the team played in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
The United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. The country's governing body for the sport, the United States Soccer Federation , oversees the system but does not operate any of its component leagues—with one temporary...
, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.
The team played its home games at John Shepard Stadium on the campus of Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Pierce College, also known as Pierce College, Pierce, is a community college that serves more than 23,000 students in the northern Chalk Hills of Woodland Hills, a community within the San Fernando Valley region of the city of Los Angeles, California.The college began with 70 students...
in nearby Woodland Hills, California. The team's colors were blue and black.
History
The Quakes made their debut in PDL competition in 2006, one of several teams joining the Southwest division as it expanded to nine teams. Playing at John Elway StadiumJohn Elway Stadium
The John Elway Stadium is a 4,000-seat sports stadium on the campus of Granada Hills High School in Granada Hills, California, a district of the city of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley....
on the campus of Granada Hills Charter High School
Granada Hills Charter High School
Granada Hills Charter High School is an independent public school consisting of over 4,200 students in grades 9–12, located in Granada Hills, California. It currently holds the record as the top comprehensive public senior high school in Los Angeles...
, head coach Ali Khosroshahin's team made an inauspicious start, tying 1-1 with Los Angeles Storm
Los Angeles Storm
Los Angeles Misioneros is an American soccer team based in Inglewood, California, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games...
in their opening game, and then suffering a devastating 4-3 home defeat to Orange County Blue Star
Orange County Blue Star
Orange County Blue Star is an American soccer team based in Irvine, California, United States. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at...
, having led 3-0 with 8 minutes to go. The Quakes' mid-season form improved considerably, highlighted by several impressive victories, including a 5-1 thrashing of California Gold
California Gold
Not to be confused with the television series California's GoldCalifornia Gold was an American soccer team, founded in 2002. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006, when the team left the league and...
, and an astonishing 7-4 road victory over San Diego Gauchos
San Diego Gauchos
San Diego Gauchos were an American soccer team, founded in 2002. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006, when the team was sold to new owners, and the franchise was disbanded.The Gauchos played their...
which included a hat trick from central defender Derek Hanks. The Quakes were still in with a shout of making the playoffs as the final round of games came round, but a 1-0 defeat to the eventual divisional champions Southern California Seahorses
Southern California Seahorses
Southern California Seahorses is an American soccer team based in La Mirada, California, United States. Founded in 2001, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home...
put pay to their hopes, and they finished third in the table. Ryan Shaw was the Quakes' top scorer in their freshman year, scoring 8 goals in his 15 games, while Mat Davis and Adrian Lopez led the assists with 3 each.
2007 saw the Quakes begin the year with a new coach and a new partnership: Khosroshahin left to take charge of the women's soccer team at USC
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
, and he was replaced by Colombian Juan Florez. In addition, the team signed a major partnership deal with Real SoCal, one of Southern California's major youth soccer organizations, which initiated a change in colors (from red and black to blue and black) and a re-design of the club badge. The 2007 Quakes were an improvement over their still-successful 2006 predecessors: they hammered Los Angeles Storm
Los Angeles Storm
Los Angeles Misioneros is an American soccer team based in Inglewood, California, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games...
5-0 on the opening day of the season, and despite losses to both Ventura County Fusion
Ventura County Fusion
Ventura County Fusion is an American soccer team based in Ventura, California, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games in...
and Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego is an American soccer team based in Fresno, California, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at Chukchansi...
on the road, managed to recover their form. A 2-1 victory over Lancaster Rattlers
Lancaster Rattlers
Lancaster Rattlers is an American soccer team based in Lancaster, California, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division.The team plays its home games...
at the end of May began a 10-game undefeated streak which included a pair of 3-0 wins over Bakersfield Brigade
Bakersfield Brigade
Bakersfield Brigade was an American soccer team based in Bakersfield, California, United States. Founded in 2005, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.The...
and LA Storm. The Quakes were also undefeated at home the entire season, and by the end of the year, they were one of the four teams battling for the two playoff spots. A final day 3-1 victory over the Southern California Seahorses
Southern California Seahorses
Southern California Seahorses is an American soccer team based in La Mirada, California, United States. Founded in 2001, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home...
left them needing other results to go their way for them to make the playoffs for the first time; Ventura's inability to beat Storm inn their final game meant the Quakes finished second to Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego is an American soccer team based in Fresno, California, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at Chukchansi...
on goal difference. However, their trip to Fresno for the playoffs was an unhappy one: they lost 2-0 to BYU Cougars in a semi-final game which saw them reduced to 10 men and in which Franklin suffered a broken arm. Once again Ryan Shaw was the Quakes leading marksman, netting 10 goals, while standout right winger Sean Franklin
Sean Franklin
Sean Michael Franklin is an American soccer player who currently plays as a defender for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.-Youth and amateur:...
led the assist sheets with 7.
The Quakes had a slightly turbulent offseason, with Sean Franklin
Sean Franklin
Sean Michael Franklin is an American soccer player who currently plays as a defender for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.-Youth and amateur:...
, Daniel Paladini
Daniel Paladini
Daniel Paladini is an American soccer player currently playing for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
and Mike Zaher
Mike Zaher
Michael Rory Zaher is an American soccer player, currently playing for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:...
all departing for Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
, and team relocating from Granada Hills to a new stadium in nearby Calabasas
Calabasas, California
Calabasas is an affluent city in Los Angeles County, California in the western United States. It is located in the hills in the southwestern San Fernando Valley and the Santa Monica Mountains between Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills, West Hills, and Malibu, California. As of the 2010 census, the city...
. Despite impressing during a pre-season friendly against Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
, losing 3-1 to a full-strength team which included David Beckham
David Beckham
David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE is an English footballer who plays midfield for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, having previously played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, and A.C...
and Landon Donovan
Landon Donovan
Landon Timothy Donovan is an American soccer player for the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer in the United States. He usually plays as a withdrawn forward, and can also be used as an attacking midfielder on either wing....
, the Quakes suffered their worst ever start to a competitive season, winning just one of their opening six fixtures, and receiving a 5-0 walloping at the hands of Los Angeles Legends. However, a dogged 4-2 victory at home to Lancaster Rattlers
Lancaster Rattlers
Lancaster Rattlers is an American soccer team based in Lancaster, California, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division.The team plays its home games...
in early June signaled a turnaround in fortunes, and for the rest of the season the Quakes were unstoppable. The Quakes remained unbeaten for the rest of the regular season, notching up victories over San Francisco Seals, San Jose Frogs
San Jose Frogs
San Jose Frogs was an American soccer team based in San Jose, California, United States. Founded in 2005, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team played its...
, Los Angeles Legends, Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego is an American soccer team based in Fresno, California, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at Chukchansi...
and Ventura County Fusion
Ventura County Fusion
Ventura County Fusion is an American soccer team based in Ventura, California, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games in...
, the last of which left the Quakes on the verge of their first ever divisional championship. The final game of the regular season was a winner-take-all matchup against Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego
Fresno Fuego is an American soccer team based in Fresno, California, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at Chukchansi...
, which the Quakes won 2-1 with goals by Devin Deldo
Devin Deldo
Devin Del Do is an American soccer player currently playing for NSC Minnesota Stars in the North American Soccer League.-College and Amateur:...
and Sung-Hyun Kim, giving the team its first silverware in franchise history. The Quakes went to the playoffs in Fresno on a high, but were beaten in the semi final by Northwest runners-up Vancouver Whitecaps Residency
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, formerly known as Whitecaps FC Reserves, is a Canadian soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Although founded in 2005 as part of the development system for the Vancouver Whitecaps USL First Division franchise, beginning in 2011 they are part of the...
, after having a man sent off and conceding an injury time equalizer; Vancouver then added two more in extra time to secure a 3-1 victory, and send the Quakes home at the first hurdle for the second straight year. Devin Deldo
Devin Deldo
Devin Del Do is an American soccer player currently playing for NSC Minnesota Stars in the North American Soccer League.-College and Amateur:...
was the team's top scorer, with 8 goals, while Sung-Hyun Kim contributed 5 assists.
The team officially announced its withdrawal from competition on April 17, 2009, citing the "current financial climate in the United States, low ticket sales income, and a general lack of adequate sponsorship and funding". The Quakes' franchise rights were then transferred to the Hollywood United Hitmen
Hollywood United Hitmen
Hollywood United Hitmen is an American soccer team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division, having switched from the...
.
Final squad
vs Vancouver Whitecaps ResidencyVancouver Whitecaps Residency
Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, formerly known as Whitecaps FC Reserves, is a Canadian soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Although founded in 2005 as part of the development system for the Vancouver Whitecaps USL First Division franchise, beginning in 2011 they are part of the...
, July 26, 2008
Notable former players
- See also: All-time San Fernando Valley Quakes rosterAll-time San Fernando Valley Quakes rosterThis list comprises all players who have participated in at least one league match for San Fernando Valley Quakes from the team's first season in 2006 to their last in 2008...
Eric Avila
Eric Avila
Eric Humberto Avila is an American soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
Chad Borak
Chad Borak
Chad Borak is an American soccer player.-College and Amateur:Borak grew up in Palmdale, California, attended Highland High School, where he earned All-Golden League honors his final three seasons, and played five years of college soccer at California State University, Northridge, redshirting his...
Tristan Bowen
Tristan Bowen
Tristan Bowen is an American soccer player who currently plays for K.S.V. Roeselare in the Belgian Second Division, on loan from Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.-Youth:...
Bryan Byrne
Bryan Byrne
Bryan Byrne is an Irish soccer midfielder who currently plays for amateur team Doxa Italia in the United States.-Youth and College:...
Sean Franklin
Sean Franklin
Sean Michael Franklin is an American soccer player who currently plays as a defender for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.-Youth and amateur:...
Eric Frimpong Kevin Guppy
Kevin Guppy
Kevin Guppy is an American soccer player, currently contracted to the Major League Soccer League-Wide Reserve Goalkeeper Pool.-Youth and amateur:...
Kamani Hill
Kamani Hill
Kamani Helekunihi Hill is an American professional soccer player.- Early years :Hill was born in Berkeley, California to a Trinidadian father and an American mother of Hawaiian origin. He grew up playing in various Bay Area youth leagues and attended Berkeley High School, where he was a star...
Bryan Jordan
Bryan Jordan
Bryan Philip Jordan is an American soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
Kiel McClung
Kiel McClung
Kiel McClung is an American soccer player, currently without a club.-Youth and College:McClung was a three-time letterwinner at Quartz Hill High School under coach Tony Bruce. McClung was named the Golden League’s Most Valuable Player as a Junior, Daily News Player of the Year, and also the CIF...
Kyle Nakazawa
Kyle Nakazawa
Kyle Nakazawa is an American soccer player who currently plays for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
Daniel Paladini
Daniel Paladini
Daniel Paladini is an American soccer player currently playing for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
Brad Rusin
Brad Rusin
Bradford Evan Rusin is an American soccer player currently playing for HB Køge in the Danish Superliga.-College and Amateur:...
Oscar Sims Willie Sims Mike Zaher
Mike Zaher
Michael Rory Zaher is an American soccer player, currently playing for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:...
Staff
Jose Mejia Jr. Assistant Coach Justin Szabo General Manager Max Bulwa Director of Operations Shawn Lucas Operations Manager Zack Murshedi Operations David Mulvihill Director of Sales and Marketing Jon Broxton Director of Media RelationsYear-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Southwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2007 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Southwest | Conference Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2008 | 4 | USL PDL | 1st, Southwest | Conference Semifinals | Did not qualify |
Stadia
- John Elway StadiumJohn Elway StadiumThe John Elway Stadium is a 4,000-seat sports stadium on the campus of Granada Hills High School in Granada Hills, California, a district of the city of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley....
at Granada Hills Charter High SchoolGranada Hills Charter High SchoolGranada Hills Charter High School is an independent public school consisting of over 4,200 students in grades 9–12, located in Granada Hills, California. It currently holds the record as the top comprehensive public senior high school in Los Angeles...
, Granada Hills, California (2006-2007) - John Shepard Stadium at Los Angeles Pierce CollegeLos Angeles Pierce CollegeLos Angeles Pierce College, also known as Pierce College, Pierce, is a community college that serves more than 23,000 students in the northern Chalk Hills of Woodland Hills, a community within the San Fernando Valley region of the city of Los Angeles, California.The college began with 70 students...
, Woodland Hills, California (2008) - Keith Ritchie FieldKeith Ritchie FieldKeith Ritchie Field is an open-air stadium located in Calabasas, California, with a capacity of approximately 3,000. The stadium is the home of the Coyotes - Calabasas High School's American football, track and field and soccer teams. It is also formerly the home field for the USL Premier...
at Calabasas High SchoolCalabasas High SchoolCalabasas High School is a four-year high school in Calabasas, California, United States.Calabasas High School, which serves Calabasas,and portions of West Hills, Los Angeles, California is one of three high schools in the Las Virgenes Unified School District Calabasas High School is a four-year...
, Calabasas, CaliforniaCalabasas, CaliforniaCalabasas is an affluent city in Los Angeles County, California in the western United States. It is located in the hills in the southwestern San Fernando Valley and the Santa Monica Mountains between Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills, West Hills, and Malibu, California. As of the 2010 census, the city...
5 games (2008)
Average attendance
| Year | Attendance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 303 | |
| 2007 | 267 | |
| 2008 | 218 | |
| All Time | 263 |