This is the first match of the Heritage Cup. If you don’t know what the Heritage Cup is that’s OK. Short version is it is a celebration of North American soccer history that only San Jose and Seattle participate in. The Cup itself makes for a wonderful holder of Christmas candies.
Wednesday’s match is more important as it is an opportunity for the Seattle Sounders to continue streaking. San Jose Earthquakes are a team in disarray and their historic success against the Sounders at Avaya shouldn’t be enough to get them a victory. If Brian Schmetzer’s side is going to go on a run into the MLS Cup Playoffs, this is nearly a must-win road game.