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…
Earthquakes cornered after historical loss
SAN JOSE, Calif. — According to San Jose Earthquakes boss Matias Almeyda, this is just the beginning: “My project is four years long. Some of you (media members) are going to have to deal with me for four years, until…
Almeyda: Brizuela was in our plans
SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Earthquakes coach Matias Almeyda expressed his side attempted to buy Isaac Brizuela from Liga MX giant Chivas this past winter. Brizuela, 28, who is a native of San Jose, recently told Quakes Epicenter “let’s…
Cade Cowell’s dream debut exhibits Earthquakes’ internal push for youth movement
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Just on Wednesday, Matias Almeyda referred to the San Jose Earthquakes’ friendly against Liga MX powerhouse CF Monterrey as a type of game that “didn’t interest him,” but that would allow him to field players who…
More of the same: Almeyda admits troubles persist at Earthquakes Way
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The numbers clearly and concisely write the story: it’s been 536 days since the San Jose Earthquakes last defeated someone other than Minnesota United or FC Dallas and 203 days since they last tasted victory. Granted…
Despite opening loss, the Quakes are living through a methodological reconstruction
SAN JOSE, Calif. — For all the buzz surrounding Matias Almeyda’s San Jose Earthquakes, Saturday’s season opener brought more of the same negative outcomes that the Bay Area side generated in 2018. The Black-and-Blue drew first blood in the 11th…
Olvidado por muchos, Almeyda se enfoca en un nuevo desafío
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Las emociones suben y la paciencia deja de existir a los alrededores del Avaya Stadium, señales que el debut de Matías Almeyda al cargo de los San Jose Earthquakes está más cercano que nunca. En el…
A new system, a new philosophy: What to expect from Almeyda’s Earthquakes
Matías Almeyda’s high pressure, quick attack system might be exactly what the San Jose Earthquake need to return to the playoffs in 2019.
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…