By the time a toddler ran on the pitch, the malaise plaguing the team 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 fact, …
Fresh off bringing in Angus Gunn, the San Jose Earthquakes made another move out of nowhere. Looking to shore up depth at a critical position, they found the perfect solution in an intriguing prospect. Luka Jovanović, who won the A-League golden boot last season, promises to be a seamless fit. Acting with a sort of determination unseen by a Quakes …
After bringing in a former MVP and an additional All-Star, Bruce Arena seemed to have the tools to create a potent offense last year. Despite the insane talent across the front line, the attackers’ individual performances failed to lift the team. A year later, with a less high-profile offense, the Quakes found success with a more balanced attack. Going into …
At the World Cup break, the San Jose Earthquakes seem poised to have their best regular season since 2012. Out of seemingly spare parts, Arena built a squad capable of competing with any MLS side. Even as old ghosts start to creep in, there’s little doubt that hope and excitement have returned to the Bay. Barring a poor run in …
As the Quakes continue their insane start to the season, a picture of the team and its needs is starting to emerge. Bruce Arena, to his credit, found a way to build a winning side with a roster no one expected to perform at this level. To truly solidify themselves as one of the favorites for both the MLS Cup …
After another goal to open his 2026 account, Preston Judd looks to have finally found his place in MLS. Arena’s revamped system continues to find ways to squeeze the most out of this roster. Part of that revamp came in the form of reimagining the frontline, which has only helped Judd. Last season, Arena juggled three talented but strangely fitting …
In desperate need of any points, Arena rolled the dice with some key changes against the Dynamo. With the Quakes leaving with all three points, they’ve kept themselves alive in the playoff race. However, the changes made to the starting lineup may prove crucial to the final weeks of the playoff push. For the majority of the season, barring certain …
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 …
