SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club will open its 2016 regular season campaign against the Colorado Rapids at Avaya Stadium on Sunday, March 6. The Western Conference showdown, presented by Avaya, will be televised locally on Comcast SportsNet California and kicks off at 12 p.m. PT.
The Earthquakes finished the 2015 season with a 13-13-8 record, including a 7-3-5 record at Avaya Stadium. The Quakes sold out all 15 regular season matches at the club’s new venue during its inaugural season and more than doubled its win total from 2014, closing out the year with a 6-3-3 record over the final 12 contests.