Steve Ralston: ‘You always have something to play for’

SAN JOSE, Calif. — On an overcast mid-day at the Earthquakes’ training ground, Steve Ralston, in the midst of his interim coach position, placed passes to his forwards during a shooting drill, a trademark routine from the former and longtime…

Weary Quakes fail to create chances against dominant LAFC

PHOTO: Los Angeles Football Club  LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Days removed from an inspiring performance against Atlanta United, the San Jose Earthquakes failed to showcase that same midas touch in Black-and-Gold territory, Banc of California Stadium, loosing 2-0 against LAFC.…

Despite peculiar loss to Atlanta, Quakes’ new era begins with signs of hope

PHOTO: ISI Photos  SAN JOSE, Calif. — For major part of the 96 minutes played at Avaya Stadium on Wednesday night, Steve Ralston stood tall as he strode the broken lines surrounding his box, arms on top of one another…

Steve Ralston ‘hopes’ to turn things around in San Jose as he embarks on new opportunity

PHOTO: ISI Photos  SAN JOSE, Calif, — Late Sunday night, Steve Ralston found himself doing laundry at home, just a sleep after the San Jose Earthquakes’ 5-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City, when he suddenly got a call from his…