Jesse Fioranelli chats with Colin Etnire following the approval of the new MLS Collective Bargaining Agreement
“The Most Annoying Team in the League”: How the Quakes Got Better by Staying the Same
Colin Etnire chats with Jesse Fioranelli about his roster construction philosphy
Suggested Signing: Matko Miljevic
Colin: After two consecutive MLS Superdrafts where I guessed the Quakes pick in advance, I’ve decided to press my luck and take a wild guess on a future signing that, I should emphasize, is not based on any insider knowledge…
Quakes have themselves a nice little draft
Simply put, the Quakes nailed their first-round pick and executed a clear plan. Top marks to Jesse Fioranelli and crew. However, it probably will make very little difference in San Jose’s league position this year, and it may never. The…
Decoding the Latest Roster Update
They’re always late. Seriously. In my five years covering the club, they’ve always been one of the last in the league to report their options/declines decisions, and always after the deadline for submittal. I’ll admit I’m probably the only person…
What’s Next:
The 2019 season started horrifically, ascended magnificently, and sputtered pathetically at the end. Regardless of how much credit or blame you assign Matías Almeyda for each of those things, it’s certainly put San Jose Earthquakes fans in a place of…
2019 Stats Analysis: Players
Advanced stats can’t tell us as much about individual players, since each player’s results depend on the collective, and vary dramatically depending on position. But we can learn a bit about how well they flourished within a particular system, and…
2019 Team Stats: What does luck have to do with it?
Stats aren’t everything. But modern soccer stats do give us some interesting insights into the overall quality of team play, and we can speak to style through more traditional stats. Today will be about the team, with individuals to follow.…
Quakes Salary Thoughts
Just like birthdays, the semi-annual holiday known as the MLS Players Association salary guide release tends to get less exciting every year, with certain notable exceptions. That said, I’m still a roster nerd. As always, my contract spreadsheet lives here.…
You Don’t Deserve Wondo
Chris Wondolowski is a genius, universally respected by his fellow players, and as important to Quakes fans as the franchise itself. He is almost certain to pass Landon Donovan this season to become Major League Soccer’s all-time leading scorer. His…