PHOTO: SJ Earthquakes/ISI Photos With the season opener around the bend and a winning preseason behind, here are three things we learned about the new-look San Jose Earthquakes under Mikael Stahre this preseason: 1. Despite it being a national talking…
With growth and history still to be done with the Quakes, Nick Lima “dreams” of playing in Europe
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Those behind the club on a constant basis know there is minimal room for questioning the hype surrounding the San Jose Earthquakes’ upcoming campaign. Whether it’s Chris Wondolowski’s journey to surpass Landon Donovan’s goal scoring record.…
Three things the Quakes need to show in the California Clasico
PHOTO: QUAKESFAN.COM The San Jose Earthquakes are currently in Los Angeles without Simon Dawkins, who the club officially parted ways with via the club’s one offseason buyout option of a guaranteed contract (at the club’s expense). The midfielder’s…
As preseason develops, Mikael Stahre’s tactical identity with the Quakes takes form
PHOTO: SJEarthquakes/ISI Photos SAN JOSE, Calif. — From Dominic Kinnear’s conventional 4-4-2, to Chris Leitch’s hit-or-miss 3-5-2, the San Jose Earthquakes took the field in 2017 with a tactical strategy in mind, but the final results did not always convince…
Hoesen, Eriksson bag braces in Quakes preseason victory over 1868 FC
PHOTO: @SJEarthquakes Twitter SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes’ winter acquisitions proved to be the difference in the club’s first showing at Avaya Stadium ahead of the 2018 MLS campaign. With braces from Danny Hoesen and Designated Player…
The Black and Blue Supporter Q&A: Eric Santiago
Quakes Epicenter also had the privilege to catch up with Eric Santiago (SaintTaco707 on Twitter), a die-hard Quakes supporter since the year of the Goonies, to hear about his experiences and outlooks on the club he dearly loves. QE: How long have…
The Black and Blue Supporter Q&A: Dan
As a result of reaching our first Patreon goal, Quakes Epicenter caught up with Quakes supporter Dan (DanSports2 on Twitter) to hear more about when his love for the Quakes started, who he would sign if he was at the…
Grading the Quakes winter transfer window activity
PHOTO: San Jose Earthquakes, ISI Photos In a matter of months, the San Jose Earthquakes shed two years off their median roster age, while capitalizing by adding an array of young and prime-age players. With general manager Jesse Fioranelli titling…
Earthquakes teen Homegrown acquisitions run deeper than signing a pair of gifted 15-year-olds
PHOTO: SJEarthquakes Twitter, ISI Photos When the signings of Jacob Akanyirige and Gilbert Fuentes were officially announced, a peculiar aura followed. In recent years, primarily due to top European academies prowling on its top youth talent, the San Jose Earthquakes…
A letter from the Editor-in-Chief
Dear San Jose Earthquakes fans: We are proud to announce an entity-wide relaunch to our independent coverage of the San Jose Earthquakes ahead of the 2018 MLS Season. Over the past few weeks, an epiphany slowly morphed into an elaborate…