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Young players aren't just what get the fans excited - they're the basis of successful roster building. And I'm worried the Quakes haven't been getting it right in recent years, in no small part due to reliance on managers to call the
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One of oddities of American soccer is that the original pipeline of amateur talent entering the professional ranks was unaffiliated youngsters who then passed through amateur NCAA programs before being subject to a draft. It’s normal for other American sports, but completely different than the rest of the world
San Jose Earthquakes
Colin examines three different options John Fisher can take from here, and how a recent change in MLS roster rules is key to that decision.
San Jose Earthquakes
Colin Entire looks at the Earthquakes win over the Sounders in light of what changed between weeks four and five.
San Jose Earthquakes
Colin Etnire looks at who and what is responsible for the bad start in San Jose. Is it the players? Is it the coaching? Is it the roster? Is it ownership?
San Jose Earthquakes
Colin Etnire uses advanced analytics to highlight the reasons for the Quakes' improvement and concerns that could lie ahead given trends.
San Jose Earthquakes
It's all so very promising right now, but what do the Quakes need? Colin identifies the missing piece of the puzzle.
Preseason
Colin Etnire discusses the rapid changes in the Earthquakes back line. Will it work?
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If you were hoping for a transformational summer transfer window, this wasn't it. It appears that any more transformational roster surgery will have to wait until the offseason, under a new (permanent) manager. The San Jose Earthquakes simply replaced the two major pieces they lost, and left fans&
San Jose Earthquakes
Colin Etnire hands out mid-season grades and identifies areas for improvement in the Secondary Transfer Window
San Jose Earthquakes
Colin Etnire makes his case for firing Almeyda now and not waiting for Chile or a Liga MX side to take him.
Preseason
Colin Etnire discusses the three things distinguishing the first offseason of Chris Leitch as GM from his predecessors