San Jose Earthquakes owner Lew Wolff has backed off of a projected 2012 opening date for a new stadium for the club, citing lack of sponsor interest and financial delays.

Wolff says the club needs $5 million in sponsorship to get the $50 million stadium project off the ground, and that only twenty percent of that has been secured.

There are also questions about the area's ability to support the club, or to show potential sponsors that the soccer fan base there merits significant investment. Wolff hopes that unveiling architectural renderings of the no-frills stadium design will spur new interest.

Wolff's disheartening statements throw a wrench into yet another stadium project; while Houston's march towards a full go on their new facility is encouraging, the lack of movement in DC and New England still leaves the league several problem locations.

The return of MLS to San Jose seemed a no-brainer at the time according to Wolff, who has been disappointed with support and season ticket sales.

He also reaffirmed Frank Yallop's job security despite the club's struggles and their place at the foot of the Western Conference standings.