With the San Jose Earthquakes well into preseason mode, it’s fair to assume that Matias Almeyda’s roster is near complete and ready to go for his debut season in MLS — at least until summertime. Handicapped mostly by MLS’ roster…
2019 and Matias Almeyda: The Quakes’ biggest blessings and hopes
SAN JOSE, Calif. — It wasn’t long ago that the San Jose Earthquakes were desperately clawing for league relevancy and wishing to play half-functional soccer. An overpowering culture of individualism, poor mental strength, and lack of cohesion — especially in…
Sources: Earthquakes set to sign Benjamin Galindo Jr.
Matias Almeyda is not done assembling his roster ahead of his inaugural season with the San Jose Earthquakes. The Quakes are set to sign Mexican defender Benjamin Galindo Jr., sources with knowledge of the situation have told Quakes Epicenter. Galindo…
Nick Lima invited to USMNT’s January camp – source
San Jose Earthquakes’ fullback Nick Lima is expected to join Greg Berhalter’s first U.S. men’s national team January training camp, a source with knowledge of the situation told Quakes Epicenter. Lima, 24, is coming off his first complete MLS season,…
Avaya Castle’s revival: Florian Jungwirth assures a prosperous 2019
PHOTO: ISI Photos Shortly following his arrival from the Bundesliga in 2017, Florian Jungwirth became the San Jose Earthquakes’ knight. Literally, the adaptable German midfielder was the fulcrum of the Quakes’ defense, especially when he made a semi-permanent transition to…
In the aftermath of historical failure, the Quakes uncover a potential generational silver lining
PHOTO: ISI Photos The 2018 San Jose Earthquakes’ departing sequence was so fitting that even interim head coach Steve Ralston had a hard time believing otherwise. “It would not have been an Earthquakes 2018 game if it didn’t end that…
The Quakes’ appointment of Matias Almeyda is the franchise’s most laudable move yet
PHOTO: Quakes Epicenter SAN JOSE, Calif. — Perhaps it was always meant to play out this way. As puzzling as it is to comprehend or imagine, Matias Almeyda roamed the corridors of Avaya Stadium, before presenting himself to a sizable…
Matias Almeyda set to be named San Jose Earthquakes head coach on Monday
I’m being told Matias Almeyda is set to be named #Quakes74 head coach tomorrow. Me comentan fuentes cercanas a los San Jose Earthquakes que Matias Almeyda será el nuevo director técnico de la franquicia. — Joel Soria (@soriajoelfutbol) October 8,…
Steve Ralston: ‘You always have something to play for’
SAN JOSE, Calif. — On an overcast mid-day at the Earthquakes’ training ground, Steve Ralston, in the midst of his interim coach position, placed passes to his forwards during a shooting drill, a trademark routine from the former and longtime…
Domestic or international?: Chris Wondolowski weighs in on Quakes’ coaching hire
PHOTO: ISI Photos LOS ANGELES, Calif. — San Jose Earthquakes captain and legend, Chris Wondolowski, says he hopes San Jose’s next hire at the helm has “knowledge” of the league and a seamless transition to his daily job. “[I…