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Vako’s big night: Three things we learned from the Quakes’ win over Houston Dynamo

SAN JOSE, Calif. — In the midst of an international calendar, a slew of injuries and heavy transfer negotiations, Matias Almeyda’s San Jose Earthquakes put the distractions aside and rose to a playoff spot after comfortably defeating the Dynamo, 2-0,…

Newcomer Daniel Vega wants to reach the pantheon of Quakes greats

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Daniel Vega was on the brink of never playing for the San Jose Earthquakes. A “massive” deal for the Argentine goalkeeper to play overseas in Japan was on the table following a brief season with the…

With two games in four days, Quakes emphasize consistent improvement

SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s no secret that the San Jose Earthquakes’ played “out of their skin” in their 4-1, statement victory over one of the league’s best, Sporting Kansas City. Such complete and convincing performance quickly garnered the attention…

The Quakes are now having “fun” and, as a result, winning

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Throughout the San Jose Earthquakes’ recent ebbs and flows, there’s been one concept Matias Almeyda has asked his players not to forget: Play soccer with a smile from cheek-to-cheek and a warm heart. “Now, the only…

Earthquakes cornered after historical loss

SAN JOSE, Calif. — According to San Jose Earthquakes boss Matias Almeyda, this is just the beginning: “My project is four years long. Some of you (media members) are going to have to deal with me for four years, until…

Almeyda: Brizuela was in our plans

SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Earthquakes coach Matias Almeyda expressed his side attempted to buy Isaac Brizuela from Liga MX giant Chivas this past winter. Brizuela, 28, who is a native of San Jose, recently told Quakes Epicenter “let’s…

Cade Cowell’s dream debut exhibits Earthquakes’ internal push for youth movement

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Just on Wednesday, Matias Almeyda referred to the San Jose Earthquakes’ friendly against Liga MX powerhouse CF Monterrey as a type of game that “didn’t interest him,” but that would allow him to field players who…

More of the same: Almeyda admits troubles persist at Earthquakes Way

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The numbers clearly and concisely write the story: it’s been 536 days since the San Jose Earthquakes last defeated someone other than Minnesota United or FC Dallas and 203 days since they last tasted victory. Granted…

Despite opening loss, the Quakes are living through a methodological reconstruction

SAN JOSE, Calif. — For all the buzz surrounding Matias Almeyda’s San Jose Earthquakes, Saturday’s season opener brought more of the same negative outcomes that the Bay Area side generated in 2018. The Black-and-Blue drew first blood in the 11th…

Olvidado por muchos, Almeyda se enfoca en un nuevo desafío

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Las emociones suben y la paciencia deja de existir a los alrededores del Avaya Stadium, señales que el debut de Matías Almeyda al cargo de los San Jose Earthquakes está más cercano que nunca. En el…