MLS Silly Season is upon us, which goes by the name Colin Season in the Bay Area. Colin plays Fantasy GM and describes the movements he would make relating to the Earthquakes this offseason.
How to Get the Most from Hoesen
If San Jose goes with two strikers to start the season, a lot will be on the Dutchman’s shoulders.
Hoesen salvages three points for attack-oriented Quakes
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Besides a couple of Daniel Vega saves, it seemed as if the San Jose Earthquakes faithful we’re going to leave Avaya Stadium with nothing much to cheer about. But a quick corner kick reaction in the…
The Quakes are now having “fun” and, as a result, winning
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Throughout the San Jose Earthquakes’ recent ebbs and flows, there’s been one concept Matias Almeyda has asked his players not to forget: Play soccer with a smile from cheek-to-cheek and a warm heart. “Now, the only…
Quakes head into BC Palace looking to preserve winning ways
PHOTO: San Jose Earthquakes The Earthquakes entered the friendly confines of Minnesota and left with their second win—against Minnesota United, and for the year. It was a strange match, one in which San Jose looked dominant for long stretches but…
After falling out of love with the beautiful game, Hoesen has revitalized his career with the Quakes
PHOTO: Quakes Epicenter/Alexis Flores Every player has that “moment” or that “goal” that changes their career forever. Back in 2013, during a Champions League group stage match against Barcelona, Danny Hoesen’s eight-yard strike did just that. Years after that emblematic…
Opening night exposes the efficiency and tenderness of Stahre’s Quakes
PHOTO: Quakes Epicenter/Alexis Flores SAN JOSE, Calif. — At times, MLS team’s play with such divine fashion that it makes you forget what that we’re still in North America. A responsive, new-look San Jose Earthquakes under Mikael Stahre did that in…
Three things we learned from the Quakes preseason
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…
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…
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…