To kick off the season, the Earthquakes gave away Hernán López bobbleheads to celebrate the Argentine’s status as a cornerstone. Having been one of the team’s most significant transfers in club history, he seemed to be the piece around which the team would be built. Now, with López on his way out, the Quakes move on from a chapter that …
Hernán López excited fans last season and promised to be the team’s cornerstone coming into 2025. Injuries robbed the fans and team of seeing his fit in Arena’s system for most of the year. As the team continues to find form, how do they reintegrate the mercurial midfielder? Perhaps the largest question for the team down the stretch is reintroducing …
In the middle of a tight playoff race, the Quakes find themselves in a better position than in previous seasons. While Arena managed to build a pretty solid team this season, improvements are still needed. As the DeJuan Jones move showed, any sort of upgrade to this team can have an immediate impact. For the first time in a few …
Against the Timbers, Cristian Espinoza once more showed the league why he remains the Quakes’ star player. Dominating from the opening whistle, the Argentine carried the team to a resounding win. With a few tweaks, Arena found a new role for the team’s heartbeat. Since he arrived in San Jose, multiple coaches have attempted to get Espinoza to play the …
For the first time since López’s injury, Bruce Arena opted to start Niko Tsakiris in place of the Argentine. After rotating through various options, Arena chose to go with the player most similar to López. In the first half against D.C. United, the offense seemed back to normal. Many fans felt concerned about the development of Tsakiris and other youngsters …
After an incredible start to the season, the Quakes entered a bit of a lull in recent weeks: a potent attack and solid defense experienced regression. However, how much of this promises to be long-term? Arena’s first few weeks gave fans a glimpse into this team’s potential. Coinciding with the absence of López, the team continues to struggle without the …
Two losses in a row put a damper on an otherwise positive start to the season. López’s extended absence threw this team into a tailspin they must escape. The game against the Rapids further showed the limitations of this roster and setup. Starting this season on such a good note put the team in a great position to have a …
The Quakes came up empty against a good Minnesota United side. Outside of one lapse, the defense kept United from truly dominating the game. However, their inability to create quality chances in the absence of López took away any chance at points. Entering Saturday’s game, the Quakes looked poised to continue their good run of form. Even with López suspended, …
One of the areas that needed the most addressing for the Quakes was their midfield. For a few seasons now, various coaches attempted to fix what was the weakest part of the team. With all the transfers made this winter, Arena has a chance to finally bring some balance to the middle. Every Quakes manager hoped that their version of …
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 …
