San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski is officially hanging up his cleats, ending one of the best careers in MLS history. Wondolowski announced on Sunday that he will be ending a 17-year career, bowing out as MLS’ all-time leading goalscorer with 171 regular-season goals. He scored the lone goal for the Earthquakes in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with FC Dallas on Decision Day, and revealed his decision to retire after the match. We're gunna cry. pic.twitter.com/bUdUFlYN0j — San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) November 8, 2021 “I wanted to do this in front of fans instead of in front of a b ..read more

For the Seattle Sounders, their Group B matchups in the upcoming MLS is Back Tournament not only presents a tough task ahead but plenty of familiar foes on their quest for more silverware. The defending MLS Cup champions started the season on the right foot, winning and drawing their first two games before the 2020 regular season was halted on March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, the Sounders were paired with Cascadia rivals Vancouver Whitecaps, FC Dallas and the San Jose Earthquakes in Group B of this summer’s return-to-play competition, which will take place in the ESPN Wi ..read more

At the current moment, two weeks into the new MLS season, the San Jose Earthquakes are on a very similar pace to open their 2020 campaign. The lone difference is the lone point that they earned at the death in last week’s draw against Toronto FC. Maybe this team is talented. Or maybe not as much as we all thought. The biggest question surrounding the 2020 San Jose Earthquakes is, and will be, how good this team, this set of players, really is considering the lack of turnover with the roster this season. None of that talent has truly shown in the last two matches, and certainly none of it showe ..read more

Prior to Saturday’s match against Minnesota United, the San Jose Earthquakes were discussing on whether or not to go on with the match due to concerns of the spreading coronavirus in the San Francisco Bay Area. In hindsight, they may have wished that they postponed or cancelled the match following their 5-2 demolition at the hands of the Loons. Yet, despite the second-straight slow start to the season in as many years in the Matias Almeyda era, San Jose isn’t at all worried about earning just one point out of a possible six to open the 2020 campaign. “It’s a loss, but it’s only the second game ..read more

New San Jose Earthquakes defender Oswaldo Alanis is no stranger to scoring off of free kicks, especially in big situations. Saturday was no exception. With San Jose down 2-1 in the final seconds, Alanis opened his MLS tally in the most dramatic way possible, perfectly scoring off of a free kick, curving it past Toronto FC goalkeeper Quentin Westburg and into the top corner of the far post to help the Earthquakes scavenge a 2-2 draw in their home opener. “We have a certain personality and he was enthusiastic and showed why we brought him here,” Earthquakes head coach Matias Almeyda said. “I thi ..read more

Already considered one of the most exciting teenagers in Major League Soccer, San Jose Earthquakes sensation Cade Cowell is starting to state his case for being one of the most exciting players in MLS, regardless of age. The 17-year-old followed up last week’s goal-and-assist effort in a win against FC Dallas with a goal and two assists to help the Earthquakes to a 4-1 romp over D.C. United at PayPal Park. He became the youngest MLS player to register a goal and assist in consecutive matches, continuing to shine as the lead striker in Matias Almeyda’s lineup. “Firstly, I am happy for him,” Alm ..read more

The San Jose Earthquakes have been patient in bringing Cade Cowell through the ranks of the club and now have an exciting player on their hands heading into a full 2021 season. Cowell made his second start of the new campaign for Matias Almeyda’s side on Saturday, and delivered an impressive showing in a bounce-back performance for the club. Cowell scored his fourth overall goal for the Earthquakes while also chipping in his second career assist in a 3-1 home victory over FC Dallas. After earning his minutes off the bench in 2020, the 17-year-old Cowell made his second straight start of the se ..read more

The San Jose Earthquakes in more ways than one were emblematic of the hectic year that was 2020. Things started well for the Earthquakes with a run to the quarterfinals in the MLS is Back Tournament before going on a torrid run of form during the second half of the season and sneaking into the playoffs, but falling to Sporting Kansas City on penalties in the first round. Ups and downs aside, the Quakes come into 2021 with optimism that finding consistency is the key to unlocking their potential. “We fixed a few things towards the end of the season and were able to find consistency,” midfielde ..read more

Matias Almeyda may currently be under contract with the San Jose Earthquakes, but rumors linking him to another job have popped up again. ESPN Chile has reported that Chile’s men’s national team has identified Almeyda as a candidate for its vacant head coach position. Reinaldo Rueldo recently filled that post, but he stepped down earlier this month to take over the men’s national team of his native Colombia. The Earthquakes are no strangers to have their current head coach linked with other teams. Almeyda was reportedly drawing interest from Monterrey and Cruz Azul earlier this winter as well ..read more

Chris Wondolowski saw his 2020 MLS season come to a disappointing end with the San Jose Earthquakes, but will return for another crack at winning an MLS Cup title with the club. The Earthquakes announced Friday that Wondolowski signed a one-year contract for the 2021 season. MLS’ all-time leading goalscorer with 166 goals, Wondolowski will remain with the club he’s spent most of his entire career to date with. “2020 will certainly be a year we never forget. And while the pandemic has caused so much pain throughout the world, it’s also given me an opportunity to reflect on the things I value th ..read more