The Casbah

All,

 FYI if you are looking for a place to watch the Quakes tomorrow, you may want to check out the viewing party put on the the front office at Ricky’s.  See below.

Upcoming Viewing Party

Watch your San Jose Earthquakes take on Real Salt Lake next Wednesday, June 18^th.  Join fellow fans and Quakes Staff at Ricky’s Sports Theatre and Grille in San Leandro.  Enjoy the game live on the 25ft screen and take pleasure in drink specials all game long.  The party starts early at 5:30pm with kickoff live at 6:00pm on CSN-W.

Ricky’s Sports Theatre and Grill
15028 Hesperian Blvd. San Leandro CA 94577
(510) 352-0200
www.rickys.com

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In case you don’t catch the game, our Boys in Blue snagged 3 points in Columbus over the Crew. Both goals came courtesy of two beautiful crosses from Ronnie O’Brien. The first came in the 10th minutes from Ryan Johnson, who timed his run perfectly to get on the end of Ronnie’s cross. This put us up going into the half. The second came from Ramiro Corrales in the 60th min to solidify the lead. The Joe also had an amazing game, shutting out the crew. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come next week when our guys take on The Landy-Beck Traveling Circus (with side show attraction Carlos “the flopping fish” Ruiz). Below I’ve included info regarding the game including the list of approved items that may be brought into the Coliseum. Please note that confetti is no longer allowed for the games held at the Coliseum. (As far as I know this is a Coliseum rule not a EQLLC rule, in case you were wondering.)

Also, please note that our section has changed. You will need to trade in your season tickets for replacement tickets in our new section. If not you’ll get up sitting next to the some Circus Groupies, I mean um…Galaxy Fans. Please follow the directions posted previously or in the e-mail from Anthony Perry.

STADIUM/EVENT NOTES

TAILGATING POLICY:

• Tail Gaiting allowed in Parking Lots
• KEGS are NOT ALLOWED

PARKING:

• All Parking lots open at 4:30pm (2.5 hours prior to kick off)

SIGNAGE/SET-UP:

• Up to Six (6) Supporters Group representatives will be allowed in to set up banners, bring in equipment, etc. at 5:00pm.
  • You will have 30 min. to set up
• Representatives for the HOME TEAM will meet at Gate C will be escorted to their Seating Section then escorted out of stadium.

APPROVED STADIUM ITEMS:

• STREAMERS
• DRUMS
• BANNERS
  • HANGING MUST BE SECURED TO RAILINGS
  • BANNER MAY NOT COVER EXISTING SPONSOR SIGNAGE
• FLAGS W/ONE POLE (POLES NOT LONGER THAN 3’)
• FLAGS W/2 POLES (POLES NOT LONGER THAN 3’)
• HANDHELD VOICE AMPLIFIERS
• BACKPACKS (16”x16”x8”)
• HORNS

STADIUM RESTRICTIONS:

• NO CONFETTI
• NO THROWING OF OBJECTS or LIQUIDS OF ANY KIND ONTO THE FIELD (EXCEPT STREAMERS)
• NO OUTSIDE FOOD, DRINKS, BOTTLES OR CANS
• NO SMOKE BOMBS OF ANY KIND/SIZE
• NO FLARES OR FIRE EMITTING DEVICES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING SPARKLERS)
• VIOLATIONS OF THE ABOVE RESTRICTIONS MAY RESULT IN EJECTION FROM THE FACILITY

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(fyi: The views expressed here are my own. I am not speaking for the Casbah)

By now you have heard about a Crew “fan” calling Rev’s forward Kheli Dube a n***** from the supporter’s section (if not, read this post by Ives Galarcep). This might have been an isolated incident, but I’m sure it’s not the only one that’s happened. The only reason it got noticed is because it got posted on YouTube (the video has since been removed). Thank you Crew Supporters, The Crew, and MLS for taking the steps to prevent this for happening in the future.

I could go on about systemic racism, and why this person thought it was safe to drop the n-word among a group of American soccer fans…but I won’t.

Instead, I ask a simple solution. If you see it or hear it. Confront it. If you’re too shy, or feel threatened by it, please find someone who will confront it.

Because if you ignore it, you’re just as guilty.

-Guy

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See below message from Anthony Perry of the Earthquakes about our section moving to the other side of the stadium near the entrance tunnel.   Please get your tickets traded soon to avoid any issues on game day. 

Quakes fan,

By popular request we are moving the Casbah and Ultras seating sections in Oakland.  The new seats will be in Sections 113 and 114.  These sections are closer to field level, provide shade, have better television coverage, and will be next to the players tunnel.  I have already received half of the seats, yet I need the remainder to ensure that you will be sitting in the official Casbah or Ultras section and not with any visiting Galaxy fans.

Please send your remaining 3 Oakland tickets (2 Galaxy Game and the Yellow Bonus Game Ticket) ASAP to:

San Jose Earthquakes

Attn: Anthony Perry // Fan Group

451 El Camino Real, Suite 200

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Thank you and Go Quakes,

Anthony Perry

Ticket Sales Representative

San Jose Earthquakes

Tel.: 408-556-7712

Email: aperry@sjearthquakes.com

www.sjearthquakes.com

Join the team behind the team: www.clubquake.org, www.sjultras.com, www.thecasbah.org, www.soccersiliconvalley.com

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Last night the Quakes returned….both those that formally wore the Quakes uniform and the passionate play our those now wearing the uniform.  The Boys in Blue (um…Black) played with heart and tenacity.  Last night our new boys looked to me more like “The Earthquakes” of old than those Quakes in disguise.  Congrads guys, you made us all proud! 

After reading some of the interview responses from Dom and some of our former players, it seems some of them were taken back by cheers from the fans.  I’d like to just say to our former Quakes players (and Dom) we all respect your blood, sweat, and tears that you’ve given for us.  You’ve set the bar for what we had come to expect of those wearing the Quakes jersey.  You will never be forgotten (at least to me, despite sloans or chants from some).  However I think we can all agree that it’s time to move forward.  Ultimately the name on the front is more important than the names on the back.

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All,

 If you’ve already signed up and have not yet received your scarf, please come to the front of the Casbah section before the game this Saturday (or at any home game).  If you are unable to pick up your scarf at the game and need it mailed to you please send me an e-mail so that I can get it to you ASAP, casbahmel@gmail.com.   By the way we also have Casbah t-shirt available for purchase if you’d like to get one.  They are selling for $20.

 See you there,

-Mel

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The Earthquakes are happy to announce an exciting detail relating to season ticket holders sitting in the Casbah seating this year.  I was able to move the section from above the goal to the opposite side of the field (near where the Chicago fans were).  This will have better visibility for the group, be cooler during the summer, closer to the field, and near the players tunnel.  I need all season ticket holders to send me their 3 remaining game tickets (2 Galaxy and bonus game) ASAP so I can move the Galaxy fans into that section.

Please send your tickets to:

San Jose Earthquakes

Attn: Anthony Perry // Casbah

451 El Camino Real, Suite 220

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Thank you,

Anthony Perry

Ticket Sales Representative

San Jose Earthquakes

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Hey All,

 Here’s the info for the game this Saturday against Dallas FC.  If you will be at the stadium at 5PM and you’d like to assist with setting up the Casbah banner, etc. please let me know. questions@thecasbah.org 

Here is our plan for orgainzing the cheers during the game. For the combined songs I’ve written them for the cases where we are leading.  However we may switch at halftime to the 1906-Ultras being the lead, in which case you would swap (Casbah) lines for (1906-Ultras) lines.  If you have any suggestions let us know.

Song List

Game Start: On the first whistle streams go flying….then we go into a coordinated cheer with the 1906-Ultras. 

Casbah: We’re the Casbah, we’re the Casbah, we’re the Casbah San Jose (drum, drum)

1906-Ultras: We’re the Ultras, we’re the Ultras, we’re the Ultra San Jose

Then a combined Ohhhh…San Jose. (See below)

Corner kicks: C’mon you Quakes….C’mon you Quakes….(ad nauseum)

At 15 mins, 30 mins, 60 mins, 75 mins: combined Ohhhh….San Jose

 At end of each half: Combined We love you Earthquakes (See below)

 Combined Ohhhh…San Jose

(Casbah)              Ohhhh San Jose (drum, drum, pause)

(1906-Ultras)     Ohhhh San Jose (pause)

(Casbah)              Ohhhh San Jose (drum, drum, pause)

(All)                      Oh, oh, Oh, oh, Oh, hey hey hey

(All)                      (Repeat….)

Combined We Love you Earthquakes

(Casbah)              We love you Earthquakes (pause)

(1906-Ultras)     We do!

(Casbah)              We love you Earthquakes (pause)

(1906-Ultras)       We do!

(Casbah)              We love you Earthquakes (pause)

(1906-Ultras)       We do!

(All)                      Ohhh Earthquakes we love you!….

(All)                      (Repeat…..)

We’re the Casbah….

We’re the Casbah, we’re the Casbah, we’re the Casbah San Jose!

STADIUM/EVENT NOTES 

TAILGATING POLICY:

• Due to university and local municipal restrictions there is NO Tail Gaiting allowed in VIP Parking, Parking Lots A or B nor in the General Parking Lots located across from the stadium
• The Earthquakes will open the Club Quakes Tail Gate Zone at 5:00pm (2 hours prior to kick-off)
  • This area is located at the South End of the stadium
  • Concessions stands will be open and there will be access to restrooms
  • You will need a game ticket to enter the Club Quakes Tail Gate Zone

PARKING:

• All Parking lots open at 5:00pm (2 hours prior to kick off)
• ALL Home Team Supporters shall park in the General Parking Lots (unless you have a Season
  Parking
  Pass for Lots A or B)
• ALL Visiting Team Supporters shall park in the General Parking Lots

SIGNAGE/SET-UP:

• Up to Six (6) Supporters Group representatives will be allowed in to set up banners, bring in equipment, etc. at 5:00pm.
  • You will have 30 min. to set up
• Representatives for the HOME TEAM will meet at the South End ( East Side) and will be escorted to their Seating Section then escorted out of stadium.
• Representatives for the VISITING TEAMS will meet at the South End ( West Side) and will be escorted to their Seating Section then escorted out of stadium.

STADIUM ENTRY/EXIT:

• ALL Home Team Supporters shall ENTER & EXIT through the South End ( East Side)
• ALL Visiting Team Supporters shall ENTER & EXIT the stadium through the South End ( West Side)

APPROVED ITEMS:

• CONFETTI
• STREAMERS
• DRUMS
• BANNERS (zip tied to railings)
  • No larger than 5’ x 32’
  • Banners must be hung on the lower railing
• FLAGS W/1 POLE (POLES NOT LONGER THAN 3’)
• FLAGS W/2 POLES (POLES NOT LONGER THAN 3’)
• BACKPACKS (16”x16”x8”)

STADIUM RESTRICTIONS:

• NO OUTSIDE FOOD, DRINKS, BOTTLES OR CANS
• NO SMOKE BOMBS OF ANY KIND/SIZE
• NO FLARES OR FIRE EMITTING DEVICES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING SPARKLERS)
• NO HORNS

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Hey All,
 
This Sunday (4/27) our San Jose Earthquakes will be playing NYRB, and there will be a viewing party for the game at the Downtown SJ Britannia Arms.  The game begins at noon on Telefutura.  Casbah will be having a general meeting at 11AM at the Brit.  At the meeting you will be able to pickup your Casbah scarf (if you have not done so already), and you’ll be able to purchase Casbah t-shirts printed by CalCustoms (limited number available).  The shirts will be quakes blue with a small Casbah logo on the front, a large one on the back, and “Rock the Casbah” on the back. 
 
Also if you are interesting in becoming a leader/organizer in the Casbah please let me know and come talk to me at the meeting/viewing party.
 
See you all there!
-Mel

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Wow…what a game Satuday! I was extremely proud of how our guys settled into the game and played throughout.  We finally have our first goal for the Quakes by Ronnie O’Brien, and our first shutout by “The Joe”. As well as an awesome first goal for Kei Kamara this season.  Let’s hope our guys keep this positive momentum going into next weekend’s game against New York. 

Now, since Ronnie’s score the first goal for our rebirthed San Jose Earthquakes, he deserves he’s own cheer from the Casbah.  Any suggestions?

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