San Jose Earthquakes
What We’ve Learned from the Earthquakes So Far
Asher Kohn examines a few areas to watch closely over the next stretch of games.
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Preseason
A New San Jose Identity: What even is it?
What exactly is Matías Almeyda's "project" in San Jose? Asher Kohn looks at Leeds United's Marcelo Bielsa for inspiration on the true philosophy of Almeyda.
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How Chofis Lopez can get the most out of the San Jose attack
Asher Kohn compares the San Jose Earthquakes 10s the last couple seasons including newcomer Eduardo "La Chofis" Lopez and how they work with Cristian Espinoza and the starting right back.
Offseason
A New San Jose Identity - The Attack
In part two of his series on the Earthquakes' identity, Asher Kohn examines the attacking corp in 2020 and looks ahead to needs in 2021.
Offseason
A New San Jose Identity - the Defense
In the first of a three-part series, Asher Kohn looks at the 2020 San Jose Earthquakes' season beginning with its Achilles heel, the defense.
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Quakes Quickies: The Last Breath of 2020
Asher Kohn dissects the 97th minute stoppage-time equalizer from Chris Wondolowski in the MLS Cup Playoffs at Sporting Kansas City.
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Quakes Quickies: Going one-two through a press
Asher Kohn's latest Quakes Quickies gets into three events which happened in the win against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.
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Quakes Quickies: Tank Versus Samurai
The second Vancouver goal in Saturday's Earthquakes loss demonstrated the abilities of "El Tanque" Lucas Cavallini and demonstrates why San Jose needs to acquire someone like him this offseason.
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Quakes Quickies: How Marcinkowski got San Jose a point
JT Marcinkowski has seemingly secured the starting goalkeeper spot of the San Jose Earthquakes. His excellent footwork is one reason the Earthquakes are facing fewer shots on goal in his starts.
Player Profile
Where Andy Ríos goes, the Quakes follow
As Andy Ríos goes, so go the Quakes? Well, in the recent resurgence of the team he's been a bigger part than most fans have been able to notice. Beyond the goals, Ríos is proving to be a key piece of Almeyda's new-look puzzle.
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What did we learn about the Earthquakes from MLS is Back?
Chris Wondolowski celebrates his second goal of the MLS is Back tournament. The Earthquakes lost in the quarterfinals of the tournament to Minnesota United, falling 0-4-0 to them in all competitions since 2019. Image credit MLSsoccer.com. The consensus in San Jose seems to be that the Earthquakes had a
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Vako is the Quakes’ key to Minnesota United -- and the Cup
Valeri "Vako" Qazaishvili celebrates with Andy Rios following Vako's goal against Real Salt Lake on July 27, 2020. Rios provided the assist on the goal. Photo credit: MLSsoccer.com team at the MLS is Back Tournament from the Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.