Salinas caps off an incredible week by celebrating his 30th birthday
Crucial stoppage time equalizer, new contract extension, milestone birthday, and the California Clasico on the horizon -- what an incredible week it has been for San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Shea Salinas.
The now 30-year-old winger -- his birthday is today -- was the first SuperDraft selection of the Quakes when the organization returned to MLS for the 2008 season. And after a few stops around the league, forced by expansion drafts that have resulted from the growth of MLS from 14 to 20 teams, the Texas native has found a home in the Bay Area.