Quakes upset Chivas in intense Leagues Cup shootout opener

In a chippy, physical match, San Jose’s shootout victory secured a promising two points in the group standings.

Akapo and Rodrigues Scouting Report

If you were hoping for a transformational summer transfer window, this wasn’t it. It appears that any more transformational roster surgery will have to wait until the offseason, under a new (permanent) manager. The San Jose Earthquakes simply replaced the…

Quakes Quickie: Jebo, Jan, and Attacking Patterns

What improvements need to be made for the open-play goals to come? Asher picks out an example from Columbus.

Quakes Salary Thoughts

Just like birthdays, the semi-annual holiday known as the MLS Players Association salary guide release tends to get less exciting every year, with certain notable exceptions. That said, I’m still a roster nerd. As always, my contract spreadsheet lives here.…

A sit-down with Ian Russell continued: The Earthquakes and Reno 1868 affiliate relationship

Ian Russell discusses the working relationship between the San Jose Earthquakes and Reno 1868 FC with Quakes Epicenter

Tactical Masterclass? Tactical Masterclass.

I don’t care that the standings record that game as a loss. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt the heart-pumping joy I got from watching this unburdened Quakes team negate and outplay Atlanta for 70 minutes before, as…

How to get out of this mess:

The San Jose Earthquakes finally parted ways with Coach Mikael Stahre, who managed the second-worst PPG of any coach in MLS history en route to not even making it through the first season of his three year, $1.2 million contract.…

Quakes Make Several Roster Moves

MLS roster rules can be arcane (available here), so clubs need a competent front office to navigate those issues in order to put the best possible product on the field. With the acquisition of Guram Kashia and the extension of…