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.…

Tactical Analysis: Shea Salinas’ famous California Classico Goal

PHOTO: ISI Photos/SJ Earthquakes At this point in the play, things are looking pretty bleak for the Quakes. Jungwirth has to control a bouncing return pass from Anibal Godoy. All four of the immediate options are being man marked. However,…

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…

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…

Amarikwa’s goal salvages draw for Quakes in preseason debut against RSL

After a 2017 filled with minimal activity, Quincy Amarikwa returned to the scoring sheet in the San Jose Earthquakes’ preseason debut. The forward’s patented flying header negated an earlier Real Salt Lake counter that was expertly finished by Ortuño, salvaging…

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…