Watch Professional Soccer! - Earthquakes & FC Gold Pride Play Home Games in Santa Clara

Santa Clara University’s (SCU) soccer program received world-wide recognition back in 2002 in the movie “Bend It Like Beckham,” a story about two 18-year olds dreaming about a career playing soccer - a career they wanted to begin at SCU. Now, the same University’s Buck Shaw Stadium is home field for men’s and women’s professional soccer.
Major League Soccer’s (MLS) San Jose Earthquakes open their 2009 home season on 3/21 at Buck Shaw vs. the New England Revolution. The team plays again on 3/28 at Buck Shaw vs. the Houston Dynamo. The Earthquakes are led by forward Darren Huckerby (England), midfielder Bobby Convey (USA), and goalie Joe Cannon (USA).
Women’s Professional Soccer’s (WPS) Bay Area team, the FC Gold Pride open their first home season also at Buck Shaw on 4/5 vs. the Boston Breakers. The Pride plays again on 4/26 vs. the Washington Freedom. The team features an all-star line-up including soccer icon and former SCU midfielder/forward Brandi Chastain (USA). Other players include Santa Clara grad and midfielder Leslie Osborne (USA); Canada’s all team leading scorer forward Christine Sinclair; forward Eriko Arakawa (Japan); midfielders Adriane and Formiga (Brazil) and the great defender Erika (Brazil). If you’re in or planning to visit Santa Clara, find your way to Buck Shaw for world-class soccer competition!