Colin Etnire
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Who are ya? Three proposed identities for San Jose

Colin Etnire envisions the identity of the Earthquakes changing based on the GM and head coach decisions

Aftershock Tremor: Colin Etnire explains the recent roster updates

Are the Quakes making cap space for a new DP or TAM player? Colin Etnire walks you through the roster mechanics behind the status changes for Chofis and Marcos Lopez.

Quakes Win 2021 MLS Cup: In Retrospect

Colin Etnire has time-traveled to the end of 2021 and witnessed the San Jose Earthquakes winning the MLS Cup. How did it happen? Colin shares the journey. Was it just a dream?

Off-season interim report card and prognosis

Colin Etnire provides an interim report card on the roster build of the San Jose Earthquakes.

Fantasy GM: What I’d do this offseason

MLS Silly Season is upon us, which goes by the name Colin Season in the Bay Area. Colin plays Fantasy GM and describes the movements he would make relating to the Earthquakes this offseason.

Is the problem…Matías Almeyda?

Is former Concacaf Coach of the Year Matías Almeyda the issue with the San Jose Earthquakes this year or does the issue lie elsewhere? Colin Etnire looks at the real Almeyda record.

Is the problem…Jesse Fioranelli?

Is San Jose Earthquakes GM Jesse Fioranelli at the heart of the current issues facing the team. Colin Etnire analyzes the role of an MLS GM, and how Fioranelli stacks up.

Is the problem…lack of spending?

Is ownership and lack of investment primarily to blame for the currently-dismal San Jose Earthquakes results. Colin Etnire gets into the details.

It Really Is As Simple As Judson

The return of Judson to the regular starting XI has rejuvenated the San Jose Earthquakes season and helped them win their group at the MLS is Back tournament.

Reno Report: Week 1

Colin Etnire reviews the new roster of Reno 1868 FC including San Jose Earthquakes players sent to get extra playing time. Reno won its opener on the road 3-1.