With both the Galaxy and Chivas USA on the road, it seemed only logical I should do the same and head north to the Bay Area for the inaugural San Jose Earthquakes (1-3-0) game against FC Dallas (2-1-2) at Santa Clara Univerisity’s Buck Shaw Stadium.

Gorgeous weather, quaint stadium, a rocking atmosphere, yes, they sell beer (it’s apparently dry for collegiate events) and free press box food (are you listening Galaxy?).

What’s not to like?

As for the game, a brief preview is here, which notes ex-Chivas USA defender Jason Hernandez is starting, while the full magnitude of the event is explained here.

Back later with more.