A few months ago I wrote a posting about the return of the San Jose Earthquakes to Major League Soccer (MLS) and to San Jose. In case you missed it, the Earthquakes season started last week.

Back in the old days, the San Jose Earthquakes played in Spartan Stadium and were one of the best teams to watch in the NASL. Players like Paul Child, George Best, Johnny Moore, and Laurie Calloway made for very exciting soccer in San Jose. Today, the Earthquakes are playing homes at Buck Shaw Stadium at Santa Clara University. With a lot of luck (and money), owners Lew Wolff and John Fisher are negotiating for a soccer specific stadium near downtown San Jose as a permanent home for the Earthquakes by 2011.

Professional sports bring more that just soccer, hockey, or lacrosse to San Jose, they bring a sense of community and family. If you haven’t had a chance to see a professional soccer game with your family or friends, take the time to enjoy a wonderful afternoon in the sun and support the San Jose Earthquakes.