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…
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…
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…