Colin Etnire
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Sorry, but Landon Donovan is a Quakes Hero

I already know in advance how poorly this will be received in large sections of the Earthquakes fanbase, and that’s precisely why I’m writing it. When San Jose won its first MLS cup, in 2001, I was 11 years old,…

Quick hits: Quakes draw RSL 1-1 in Desert Friendly

I got around to watching yesterday’s friendly (replay available here) and had a few miscellaneous thoughts to share that went beyond what I’ll cover in my upcoming encore episode of The Aftershock Podcast: Harold Cummings and Yeferson Quintana are big boys, and…

Colin Entire’s in-depth salary budget spreadsheet (2015-2020)

If you are on mobile or if you are having trouble seeing the spreadsheet below, click this link. 

Why the Quakes won’t (and shouldn’t) buy out Simon Dawkins

PHOTO: Quakes Fan (quakesfan.com) It genuinely pains me that I have to write this article. Simon Dawkins has a wonderful, happy place in the club’s history, firing 14 goals in 53 games in his first stint, playing an essential role…