Arriving in the Bay with the Quakes still riding high, Luka Jovanović promised to be a fascinating piece of the larger puzzle heading into the final half of 2026. The Australian, already an established player in his homeland, felt like a bridge to the next era. Unfortunately, for both club and player, the team’s slide after the MLS restart marked …

Bringing in Eduard Löwen gave the Quakes another talented playmaker who could be of great help in a playoff push. After another injury to Timo Werner, Löwen stepped up and formed a potent partnership with Niko Tsakiris. However, with Werner back to full strength and the team needing every possible point, how do the three fit together?  The move for …

One reason for the shift to a back three is the need to stem the instability that dragged the team down. With a form that feels closer to the team’s May run, Arena feels likely to keep this new formation. Among the remaining questions for the Quakes, one of the more intriguing is who starts at center back. With a …

While the defensive lapse that cost the Quakes a win deserved attention, the team’s stagnant offense also troubled the team. Not counting Timo Werner, it has been almost four months since a Quakes striker has found the back of the net. From players being misused to others seemingly having their commitment questioned, the team needs to take a gamble.  Ousseni …

For the first time since April, and in Angus Gunn’s Quakes tenure, the team kept a clean sheet. Needing to make changes due to injuries and performances, Arena reverted to a 5-man backline once more. Against the second in the west, Houston Dynamo, Arena’s slew of changes paid off.  When announced, the starting lineup felt like a throwback to the …

By the time a toddler ran on the pitch, the malaise plaguing the team had fully set in. Another alarming performance raised more questions about whether this team is fully lost. Both parties, players and manager alike, stand at a crossroads with an entire season unraveling.   Not a single decision went right for either the manager or the players. In …

After starting the season with a strong defensive record, the Quakes’ defensive fortress has begun to crumble. While the change between the sticks clearly impacted the team, other factors are playing a bigger role. Before allowing any more of their lead to slip away, a few changes seem likely to help stem the leak. For the first time in a …

Since Niko Tsakiris went out with a long-term injury in a game against Toronto, the Quakes have won only one league game in seven. While they built up quite a large lead, getting only five points out of a possible 21 has closed the gap for the teams chasing. Coupled with new signings still needing time to get used to …

Since the return of MLS action after the World Cup, the Quakes are yet to collect three points. A team whose season started almost perfectly has hit another rough patch. While plenty of issues popped up for the Quakes, the absence of Niko Tsakiris continues to be the most impactful problem. While Daniel’s transfer hurt on an emotional level and …

Old ghosts return to haunt the Quakes upon their return to life this season. After a summer window that saw unexpected and welcome moves, a pair of disappointing results opened up the second half of the season. Littered across those two games were issues that plagued the Quakes during their last run of poor form in May. With some caveats …