After convincingly beating San Diego, Arena’s new look Quakes look to be real contenders in a relatively open Western Conference. Standing atop the conference with LAFC and Vancouver, they have already exceeded expectations. This hot start to the season, which includes beating some heavyweights, continues to push the belief that this team could be a dangerous playoff side.  With six …

Going into their match against Kansas City, the Quakes looked to keep their good from going. Despite being down a man for most of the second half, Bruce Arena’s side left with all three points. If the opening match showcased their defensive potential, the offensive flashes came out in Kansas. Arena’s decision to play with a three-man backline finally turned …

Last week, the San Jose Earthquakes formally announced Bruce Arena as both the club’s new manager and sporting director. Giving a manager with his resume these responsibilities makes sense on paper. However, what does his appointing signal for the rest of this Quakes’ project? Arena’s appointment divided fans. One camp believes he will either push the team to the playoffs …