San Jose Earthquakes
Stats aren't everything. But modern soccer stats do give us some interesting insights into the overall quality of team play, and we can speak to style through more traditional stats. Today will be about the team, with individuals to follow. For me, the most interesting thing about taking
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Nick Lima is ready to show he belongs in the US Men's National Team picture during the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup qualifying cycle.
San Jose Earthquakes
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Besides a couple of Daniel Vega saves, it seemed as if the San Jose Earthquakes faithful we’re going to leave Avaya Stadium with nothing much to cheer about. But a quick corner kick reaction in the 93rd minute led Danny Hoesen to score off Paul
San Jose Earthquakes
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- In the midst of an international calendar, a slew of injuries and heavy transfer negotiations, Matias Almeyda's San Jose Earthquakes put the distractions aside and rose to a playoff spot after comfortably defeating the Dynamo, 2-0, at Avaya Stadium. The 2019 season is exactly
San Jose Earthquakes
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- When Chris Wondolowski was announced for the starting lineup for the first time since March 30, there was a special feeling floating around Avaya Stadium. Even San Jose head coach Matias Almeyda had a feeling Wondolowski could score four goals, and he was right. A late
San Jose Earthquakes
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Daniel Vega was on the brink of never playing for the San Jose Earthquakes. A "massive" deal for the Argentine goalkeeper to play overseas in Japan was on the table following a brief season with the Tampa Bay Rowdies. And as the days went
San Jose Earthquakes
On Wednesday, Opta, the official data supplier for MLS, reported that Earthquakes goalkeeper Daniel Vega had the highest goals prevented in the month of April via their @OptaJack Twitter account: But what is “Goals Prevented” exactly? Effectively, Goals Prevented is a post-shot Expected Goals (xG) metric calculation that applies to
San Jose Earthquakes
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- It's no secret that the San Jose Earthquakes' played "out of their skin" in their 4-1, statement victory over one of the league's best, Sporting Kansas City. Such complete and convincing performance quickly garnered the attention and approval of
San Jose Earthquakes
SAN JOSE, Calif. --- Throughout the San Jose Earthquakes' recent ebbs and flows, there's been one concept Matias Almeyda has asked his players not to forget: Play soccer with a smile from cheek-to-cheek and a warm heart. "Now, the only thing I always ask from the
San Jose Earthquakes
Despite the questions surrounding him, Cristian Espinoza, on loan from Villarreal, has been the most potent attacker for the San Jose Earthquakes through six games.
San Jose Earthquakes
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- According to San Jose Earthquakes boss Matias Almeyda, this is just the beginning: "My project is four years long. Some of you (media members) are going to have to deal with me for four years, until the end," the Argentine quipped with the lone
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- San Jose Earthquakes coach Matias Almeyda expressed his side attempted to buy Isaac Brizuela from Liga MX giant Chivas this past winter. Brizuela, 28, who is a native of San Jose, recently told Quakes Epicenter “let’s see” regarding a possible reunion with his former coach.