St. Louis City SC has never lost or tied in six matches against the San Jose Earthquakes in their four-year existence. If current form holds for both teams, that streak figures to end Saturday night when San Jose invades Energizer Park in a fixture of Western Conference squads.
San Jose's rise against the odds, put together by an American coaching legend and a squad of hardworking domestic players, has been swift and gratifying. Here's the story of its charmed 2026, told through some of its most curious statistics.
Major League Soccer has always traded on star power, but a pair of this season's most exciting clubs are doing things differently.
How many of the teams to win the FIFA Club World Cup since it was held for the first time in 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Ousseni Bouda scored two goals in the second half, ending Hugo Lloris' scoreless run to begin the season at 593 minutes, and the San Jose Earthquakes stunned Los Angeles FC 4-1 on Sunday night in an early Western Conference showdown.
Niko Tsakiris scored his second and third career MLS goals and the San Jose Earthquakes eased to a 3-0 victory over 10-man San Diego FC Saturday night to continue their best-ever start in club history.
Arena's most memorable MLS teams built themselves around young, unproven American center backs pulled from top NCAA programs.
German international Timo Werner might have made his debut for the San Jose Earthquakes in the team's 2-0 win over Atlanta United on Saturday, but really, the whole week leading up to it was a whirlwind of fits, starts and firsts.Â
Defender Daniel Munie scored a brace as the host San Jose Earthquakes spoiled Rapha Wicky's head coaching debut for Sporting Kansas City with a 3-0 victory on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
Joseph Paintsil's 68th-minute goal allowed the Los Angeles Galaxy to salvage a 1-1 draw against Sporting San Miguelito on Thursday in the opening leg of a first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup series at Penonome, Panama.
The San Jose Earthquakes loaned forward Cristian "Chicho" Arango to Colombia's Atletico Nacional on Monday. The deal is for the 2026 season and includes a purchase option for Arango, who is returning to his home country for personal reasons.
San Jose Earthquakes Nick Lima has retired from professional soccer after nine MLS seasons. Lima, 31, recorded nine goals and 15 assists in 231 MLS matches (189 starts) with the Quakes (2017-20, 2025), Austin FC (2021-23) and the New England Revolution (2024).
The San Jose Earthquakes signed star forward Cristian "Chicho" Arango to a deal through December 2027 plus a pair of club options Friday. Arango, 30, had 13 goals and seven assists in 30 matches last season, his first with the Earthquakes.
Major League Soccer is entering a new era.
San Diego FC exercised its trade option Wednesday to acquire defender Oscar Verhoeven permanently from the San Jose Earthquakes. The 19-year-old California native was loaned to San Diego in April for the rest of the 2025 season in exchange for $100,000 in general allocation money.
The San Jose Earthquakes announced new contracts with forward Preston Judd and defender Daniel Munie on Thursday. Judd's deal runs through 2027 with a club option for 2028, while Munie is signed through 2028 with a club option in 2029.
Making his first start for visiting St. Louis City SC, Brendan McSorley recorded a brace and added an assist Saturday night in its 3-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes.
It's now or never for the San Jose Earthquakes, according to coach Bruce Arena. "I'm preparing a team to try to win these last four games," he said after a 4-2 loss to LAFC on Sept.
Marcus Ingvartsen and Andres Dreyer both scored after the 80th minute as visiting San Diego FC rallied to what could be a crucial 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday.
The most entertaining team in Major League Soccer isn't the one you're thinking of.
The San Jose Earthquakes have sent midfielder Hernan Lopez to Argentinos Juniors of Argentina's top flight on loan. The transaction, announced Tuesday, is for the remainder of the 2025 season and includes a purchase option.
The San Jose Earthquakes look to translate their outstanding offense into more consistent results when they host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. San Jose (7-7-6, 27 points) ranks second in the league with 40 goals scored, though this attack has been somewhat countered by the team's 32 goals allowed -- the fourth-most in the Western Conference.
San Jose Earthquakes forward Ousseni Bouda signed a contract extension on Friday that spans through the 2027 season. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Earthquakes, who hold a club option on the deal through 2028.
John Fisher's name is raised quickly whenever a discussion about the worst owners in sports begins. Fans of the teams he owns are vocal despite years of repeated disappointments.
The 2025 NWSL Championship will take place at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., on Nov. 22, the league announced Friday. The NWSL has played its title match at a predetermined location since 2015.
In a groundbreaking transfer, USMNT star Cade Cowell has secured a historic $4 million move to Liga MX giants Chivas, marking the first instance of a USMNT talent joining the esteemed Mexican club, reported by GOAL.
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
Free Newsletters

