California Clásico: Quakes to celebrate 50th anniversary during Saturday’s rivalry match against LA Galaxy

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Earthquakes will be celebrating its 50th year as a club during Saturday’s California Clásico at Stanford Stadium, and it couldn’t have come at a more crucial time in the season. 

Saturday’s match will be the first for interim coach Ian Russell following the firing of Luchi Gonzalez earlier this week. The Quakes will be looking to turn its season around after going 3-14-2 in through their first 19 games.

Russell said his goal is to get a statement win against the Quakes’ in-state rival.