Colin Etnire
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What changed?

Colin Entire looks at the Earthquakes win over the Sounders in light of what changed between weeks four and five.

What’s wrong with the Quakes?

Colin Etnire looks at who and what is responsible for the bad start in San Jose. Is it the players? Is it the coaching? Is it the roster? Is it ownership?

Early Season Data Check-in

Colin Etnire uses advanced analytics to highlight the reasons for the Quakes’ improvement and concerns that could lie ahead given trends.

The Missing Piece

It’s all so very promising right now, but what do the Quakes need? Colin identifies the missing piece of the puzzle.

Will the Makeshift Back Line Make Do?

Colin Etnire discusses the rapid changes in the Earthquakes back line. Will it work?

Akapo and Rodrigues Scouting Report

If you were hoping for a transformational summer transfer window, this wasn’t it. It appears that any more transformational roster surgery will have to wait until the offseason, under a new (permanent) manager. The San Jose Earthquakes simply replaced the…

Summer Transfer Window: From 1 to 2

Colin Etnire hands out mid-season grades and identifies areas for improvement in the Secondary Transfer Window

I’ve Seen Enough

Colin Etnire makes his case for firing Almeyda now and not waiting for Chile or a Liga MX side to take him.

Chris Leitchism (and the Class of ’22)

Colin Etnire discusses the three things distinguishing the first offseason of Chris Leitch as GM from his predecessors

How are good MLS teams built?

Colin compares the roster makeup of the Quakes to the MLS conference winners in 2021