Earthquakes Midfielder Jahmir Hyka Nominated for 2017 MLS Fair Play Award and AT&T Goal of the Year
San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jahmir Hyka has been selected as a finalist for both the 2017 MLS Fair Play Award and the 2017 AT&T Goal of the Year Award. Hyka is among three finalists for the Fair Play Award selected by MLS based on objective criteria, such as fouls committed, cards received, games and minutes played, as well as subjective evaluation of sportsmanlike behavior. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The Albanian international was also nominated for the 2017 AT&T Goal of the Year for his spectacular game-winner against FC Dallas on May 20. Voting remains open for the award until Nov. 14. He finished the season with five assists, tied for second most on the team, and three goals in his debut season for the club.
Earthquakes Goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell Undergoes Successful Surgery to Repair Sports Hernia
San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell underwent a successful surgery to repair a sports hernia in his abdomen. The surgery was performed by Dr. William Hutchinson in Los Angeles and the goalkeeper is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2018 preseason.
Earthquakes Defender Kip Colvey Called to New Zealand National Team
San Jose Earthquakes defender Kip Colvey has been called up to the New Zealand National Team for the FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Playoff against Peru. The winner of the home and away playoff series, taking place Nov. 10 and Nov. 15, will secure a spot in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
Marco Ureña Called to Costa Rica National Team
San Jose Earthquakes forward Marco Ureña has been called up to the Costa Rica National Team for a pair of international friendlies against Spain on Nov. 11 at La Rosaleda Stadium in Malaga, Spain, and Hungary on Nov. 14 at Groupama Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
Earthquakes Girls’ Academy Defender Maya Evans Called to U.S. U-16 National Team Camp
San Jose Earthquakes Girls’ Academy defender Maya Evans is among 36 players called to the United States Under-16 Girls’ National Team for a training camp in Carson, Calif. from Nov. 4-11. U.S. U-16 GNT head coach Kacey White has called up 36 players - all born in 2002 – for this age group’s final training camp of 2017.
