San Fernando Valley Quakes as it expanded to nine teams. Playing at John Elway Stadium on the campus of Granada Hills Charter High School, head coach Ali Khosroshahin's team made an inauspicious start, tying 1–1 with Los Angeles Storm in their opening game, and then suffering a devastating 4–3 home defeat to Orange County Blue Star, having led 3–0 with 8 minutes to go. The Quakes' mid-season form improved considerably, highlighted by several impressive victories, including a 5–1 thrashing of California Gold, and an astonishing 7–4 road victory over San Diego Gauchos which included a hat trick from central defender Derek Hanks. The Quakes
2006 in American soccer game. "Home teams listed on top of bracket" 2006 in American soccer The 2006 season was the 94th year of competitive soccer in the United States. The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column. "Purple indicates Supporters' Shield clinched" <br> "Yellow indicates Regular Season Runners-up clinched" <br> "Green indicates playoff berth clinched" "Quarterfinals and Semifinals 2-game aggregate" <br> "Higher seeded team hosted first game" "Purple indicates regular season champion" <br> "Green indicates playoff berth clinched" New Hampshire was penalized 1 point