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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes will train for five days in San Luis Obispo, Calif. from February 20 through February 24 to prepare for the Major League Soccer Central Coast Showcase hosted by Cal Poly.

The Earthquakes, who will play games against the Columbus Crew on Friday at 7 p.m. and D.C. United on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Alex G. Spanos Stadium, will spend the week training on Cal Poly's campus. The MLS expansion franchise is currently in the Bay Area to play a pair of exhibition matches against the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday and Friday.

"I'm really excited for the San Luis Obispo community to be able to see these world-class athletes playing in town," Cal Poly men's soccer coach Paul Holocher said. "It's a fantastic opportunity for our community to see this elite level of soccer at Alex G. Spanos Stadium."

As part of their trip to San Luis Obispo, San Jose will set up a tent at the February 21 Farmer's Market from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Earthquakes memorabilia will be available for purchase and a player or two will be available for autographs.

Tickets are still available for the MLS Central Coast Showcase and can be purchased online at GoPoly.com, over the phone by calling (805) 756-5806 or by visiting the Cal Poly Athletics ticket office by the Rec Center. Don't miss out — weekend and group packages are available!


Earthquakes Preseason Schedule
Tuesday, February 5 - Monday, February 11: Training at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.

Tuesday, February 12 - Tuesday, February 19: Training in the Bay Area.

February 13 - Earthquakes vs. Houston Dynamo at 6:30 p.m. at PAL Stadium in San Jose.
February 16 - Earthquakes vs. Houston Dynamo at 7:00 p.m. at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco.

Wednesday, February 20- Sunday, February 24: MLS Central Coast Showcase, San Luis Obispo at Alex G. Spanos Stadium at Cal Poly.

February 22 - Earthquakes vs. Columbus Crew at 7:00 p.m. PT
February 24 - Earthquakes vs. D.C. United at 1:00 p.m. PT

Monday, February 25 - Wednesday, March 12: Training in the Bay Area.

Thursday, March 13 - Sunday, March 23: Carolina Challenge Cup in Charleston, South Carolina at Blackbaud Stadium.

March 15 - Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC at 6:00 p.m. ET.
March 19 - Earthquakes vs. Battery at 8:15 p.m. ET.
March 22 - Earthquakes vs. Red Bulls at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Monday, March 24 - Wednesday, April 2: Training in the Bay Area.

Thursday, April 3: MLS regular season opening - Earthquakes vs. Los Angeles Galaxy at 7:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Center in Carson.

Saturday, April 12: Home opener - Earthquakes vs. Chicago Fire at 1:30 p.m. at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland.