Grading the Earthquakes’ 2019 winter transfer window

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…

Victor Bernardez and Clarence Goodson set the bar for Earthquakes center backs

PHOTO: Lyndsay Radnedge/LRadiCal Photography With the recent signing of center back Guram Kashia, captain of the Georgian national team and from Vitesse of the Dutch Eredivisie, and with the ongoing back line carousel of the San Jose Earthquakes this not-so-great…

Is Zone 14 defending the biggest issue facing the San Jose Earthquakes?

PHOTO: ISI Photos Following a disheartening California Clasico loss to the Zlatan-less LA Galaxy, 1-0, on Friday night courtesy of an out-of-the-box strike from Romain Alessandrini and a stellar save amidst a less-than-stellar season from deposed goalkeeper David Bingham, last Sunday…

Andres Guardado dismisses playing for the Quakes but calls a move to MLS “attractive”

PHOTO: SAN JOSE EEARTHQUAKES  SANTA CLARA, Calif. —  Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado says his comment to San Jose Earthquakes center back Yeferson Quintana about having general manager Jesse Fioranelli reserve a place for him next season was only for good…