15 in 15 | Opening Day at Avaya Stadium

The club's March 22 inaugural match at Avaya Stadium will forever live in Earthquakes lore as the beginning of a new era of soccer in San Jose.

From rookie Fatai Alashe's opening goal to the club's 2-1 victory, we take a look back at some of the most memorable social media posts.

Ah, how sweet it is.

Good morning, Quakes fans! Guess what day it is... #MarchHome pic.twitter.com/Ja41wVTRoy
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 22, 2015

Soccer in San Jose has a new home.

The 40-year wait ends at 7pm ET on FOX Sports 1. https://t.co/A7TiGVwcIg
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 22, 2015

It wouldn't be an Inaugural Match without this guy! #MarchHome #Quakes74 pic.twitter.com/qvF9YTUNkK
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 22, 2015

Not a bad seat in the house. #SJvCHI pic.twitter.com/w5uisybudp
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 22, 2015

EARTH-QUAKES!!! #MarchHome pic.twitter.com/TPsPeXmAxl
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 22, 2015

We're ready for battle. #MarchHome pic.twitter.com/rail1X1scN
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 22, 2015

Quakes fans, THE WAIT IS OVER! The referee has blown his whistle & we're underway for the inaugural match at @AvayaStadium. LET'S GO QUAKES!
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 22, 2015

Packed house 🙌 pic.twitter.com/M0C78ja3ya
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 23, 2015

5' GOAL FATAI ALASHE!!! Perez Garcia's corner kick service finds Alashe, who slots home his header! 1-0 QUAKES! #SJvCHI
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 22, 2015

21' GOOOOALLLL TY HARDEN! Garcia's whipped in service bounces around the box before finding Harden inside the 6! 2-0 San Jose!!
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 22, 2015

THAT'S THE FINAL WHISTLE! FINAL: Quakes 2, Fire 1. Quakes open up @AvayaStadium with a win in front of a sold-out 18K! Recap coming shortly.
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 23, 2015

The first celebratory post-game high-five at @AvayaStadium @MLS: High-five 🙏 pic.twitter.com/VIsaEYVvxm
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 23, 2015

Goal in his @SJEarthquakes home debut: ✔
US U-23 call-up: ✔
A good day for @FataiPrince27: http://t.co/xBeUgwWg2K pic.twitter.com/JwLflcbcnj
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 23, 2015

Thank you to the 18,000 strong that attended today's inaugural match at @AvayaStadium. Welcome home. #MarchHome pic.twitter.com/yGjDELFmcw
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 23, 2015

15 in 15 | Opening Day at Avaya Stadium

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