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25/07/2024

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24/07/2024

Cade Cowell promised to be the long term solution, but the team failed to get the best out of him.

With the season truly gone, what can Russell figure out with this position?

For a few seasons now, the left side of the team remains incomplete. Cowell promised to be the long term solution, but the team failed to get the best out of him. With the season truly gone, what can Russell figure out with this position? Since Cowell left, the team continues to lack stability on .....

18/07/2024

Saturday’s game proved to be another session for the manager to tinker with his squad.

By the end of the game, it slowly became clear that his vision for the side was forming.

Despite the team being unable to fully turn things around, Russell’s experimenting is starting to slowly pay off. Saturday’s game proved to be another session for the manager to tinker with his squad. By the end of the game, it slowly became clear that his vision for the side was forming. To be ...

13/07/2024

Almost three years ago, Chris Leitch took over as the Quakes’ general manager.

After only one playoff appearance in that time, despite some decent signings, how much of these issues can be attributed to him?

Almost three years ago, Chris Leitch took over as the Quakes’ general manager. Over that time, he reformed the team’s transfer strategy, aiming to build squads that fit in the modern MLS landscape. After only one playoff appearance in that time, despite some decent signings, how much of these is...

02/07/2024

If Saturday’s game proved one thing, a change in defensive tactics is needed.

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Ian Russell will have the chance to mold the Quakes in his image. However, if Saturday’s game proved one thing, a change in defensive tactics is needed. As seen throughout this season, the team constantly finds themselves torn apart on the counter. Stanford played the stage for another edition of ...

28/06/2024

WELCOME TO SAN JOSE 👏💪

28/06/2024

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We’ve reached a historic milestone on our Twitter/X account, thanks to the best fans 🙏👏

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27/06/2024

On paper, Luchi fit the Quakes’ vision almost perfectly; a coach with plenty of experience with youth development and a resume that saw him be surrounded with talent.

Over a year ago, the storm clouds hovering over San Jose seemed on the verge of disappearing. After beating LAFC, Luchi’s Quakes found themselves on the verge of being actual threats in the West. Now, the team returns back to the position they constantly find themselves in, rock bottom. On paper, ...

26/06/2024

After leaking 8 goals in the past week, the Quakes are destined to allow the most goals in history.

After leaking eight goals in the past week, the Quakes are destined to allow the most goals in MLS history. Despite investments in the defense over the past two years, the team continues to regress defensively. Now, in a season meant to change the fortunes of the club, they find themselves on the ve...

25/06/2024

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20/06/2024

With the season fully spiraling out of control, a crucial change needs to happen to prepare the team for the future.

With every passing match, the Quakes’ hot play after López joined feels like a mirage. Despite the impressive talent on this team, it remains the worst in the league. With the season fully spiraling out of control, a crucial change needs to happen to prepare the team for the future. Saturday’s ...

13/06/2024

Not only has this 4-game loss streak plummeted the Quakes back down the standings, but it further highlighted issues with Luchi’s lineups.

Currently on a four game winless streak, the Quakes regressed back to their old selves since the loss to Portland. While it was not the most embarrassing loss of the season, the damage caused by it disrupted positive progress. Not only has this streak plummeted the Quakes back down the standings, bu...

06/06/2024

After a stretch of good play, old demons return to drag this team down.

In a season of lows, Friday’s game signals what might be hitting rock bottom. After a stretch of good play, old demons return to drag this team down. While the loss to Portland may have broken this team, it feels like the foundations of this side are coming apart. For most of the game, the …

21/05/2024

The addition of Hernan López has opened the game up for so many players on the team.

As the team continued to play better in the past few weeks, most players began to rebound from an awful start. The addition of López opened the game up for so many players on the team. However, one player is still trying to break out of the rut. After scoring 17 goals in his first …

20/05/2024

Old issues crept in, leaving San Jose to lose a winnable game.

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Returning back to PayPal after a quick road trip, Orlando offered the Quakes a chance to continue their good form. For the majority of Saturday’s game, the Quakes played as the better team. However, old issues crept in and the Quakes lost a winnable game. After getting robbed of three points midwe...

17/05/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable baseball experience this summer!

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Get ready for an unforgettable baseball experience this summer as the Northern California Firecracker Tournament returns for its third year to the Bay Area from July 5th to July 7th, 2024. This highly anticipated event promises to deliver a thrilling showcase of talent, fierce competition, and an el...

14/05/2024

Don’t look now, but the Quakes are playing their best soccer of the season.

Don’t look now, but the Quakes are playing their best soccer of the season. With three wins in their last four games, they team figured things out. Plenty of reasons exist for this bounce back, but the offense has to be the top one. Saturday’s win over the Rapids showed the grit that’s been mi...

14/05/2024

12/05/2024

This highly anticipated event promises to deliver a thrilling showcase of talent, fierce competition, and an electric atmosphere that will ignite your passion for America’s favorite pastime. ⚾️

Get ready for an unforgettable baseball experience this summer as the Northern California Firecracker Tournament returns for its third year to the Bay Area from July 5th to July 7th, 2024. This highly anticipated event promises to deliver a thrilling showcase of talent, fierce competition, and an el...

08/05/2024

Saturday’s match gave fans hope of what the team could finally look like.

Last season’s edition of the LAFC Levi’s game showcased the potential of Luchi’s system. Since then, it’s been a total collapse for the Quakes. However, Saturday’s match gave fans hope of what the team could finally look like. Even the most optimistic fan couldn’t have expected for the Q...

07/05/2024

BOOM 💥

The win the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 ‼️

30/04/2024

There’s a lot to like about the Argentine, but he may be the missing piece for this project.

After a whole offseason of waiting, the Quakes found their new star. While the season feels lost, Hernán López promises a glimpse into the future of the team. There’s a lot to like about the Argentine, but he may be the missing piece for this project. Following the Vela debacle, many gave up on ...

23/04/2024

Among all the losses this season, there are more reasons to feel optimistic after the game following Sunday.

Especially in the second half, they looked like a fun attacking side.

Sunday’s brutal loss to the Galaxy only pushed the team further to the bottom of MLS. Despite a valiant effort from all players, the team failed to leave Carson with anything. However, the second half gave fans a glimpse into how the team should be lining up. Among all the losses this season, ther...

23/04/2024

The 100th edition of California’s original derby produced a classic worthy of the occasion. All three DP's scored in a 4-3 Galaxy win with ten men.

17/04/2024

After another loss, the Quakes are heading towards their worst season in team history.

Changes must be made in order to truly avoid that distinction.

After another loss, the Quakes are heading towards their worst season in team history. Changes must be made in order to truly avoid that distinction. Barring any major player or front office shift, only a change in manager seems realistic. To clarify, it’s unfair to solely pin the blame on Luchi. ...

09/04/2024

No matter how positive things are going, something will undo all progress.

Saturday’s loss underscores the theme of the Quakes these past few seasons. No matter how positive things are going, something will undo all progress. Now, with the season seemingly lost, the team finds themselves in a familiar yet precarious situation. Austin’s last second winner was heartbreak...

02/04/2024

Perhaps the biggest challenge for the Quakes this season is figuring out the midfield.

Until there is consistent play from the middle, it’s tough to envision success for the San Jose club.

Perhaps the biggest challenge for the Quakes this season is figuring out the midfield. Six games, and one win, into the season and the midfield is still an issue. Until there is consistent play from the middle, it’s tough to envision success for the Quakes. A mess of players have all had their sho...

28/03/2024

Finally, after 4 games, the Quakes won their first game of the season.

Not only did they pick up their first points, but this was a great performance.

Finally, after four games, the Quakes won their first game of the season. Not only did they pick up their first points, but this was a great performance. Even after losing their lead, the team showed resilience to get this win. Entering Saturday’s game, the Quakes looked dead in the water. A broke...

26/03/2024

For the first time in league history, is having an official Opening Night game and festivities.

As the sun sets on another off-season, San Jose NABA is all buzzed up, gearing up for an unforgettable 2024 season. This year, we’re not just talking about the regular baseball shenanigans; we’re talking major growth vibes, from a cozy 36-team league to a whopping 42-team extravaganza! And let.....