Earthquakes

AUSTIN, TX – It was always going to be a huge night when Austin FC finally came home. On Saturday night, over 20,700 fans attended the Q2 Stadium first game in MLS to cheer on their beloved Verde. And the San Jose Earthquakes provided scintillating opposition. Given the result, this evening might not have been quite everything the ATX fans had hoped for, but it mostly … [Read more...] about Austin FC, city, and fans celebrate First MLS Game at Q2 Stadium

What was a great international break for the United States Men’s National Team was a roller coaster for Jackson Yueill. Now, with the MLS season set to resume, Yueill faces a crossroads moment for his young career, From the high of starting against Honduras in the CONCACAF Nations League Semifinal to the low of being […] Jackson Yueill Faces a Crossroads Following International … [Read more...] about Jackson Yueill Faces a Crossroads Following International Break

EDITORIAL – Nick Lima is a fierce competitor. Given that the 26-year-old has already racked up over 100 MLS appearances and represented the U.S. Men’s National Team on nine occasions, that seems like a bit of a redundant thing to say. But Lima’s competitiveness knows no bounds when it comes to sport. In his youth, he committed to every sport he could and excelled in most of … [Read more...] about Man On: With Austin FC’s Nick Lima

The Los Angeles Galaxy won 1-0 over their California Clasico rivals San Jose Earthquakes at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. This result reflected the opposite trajectories both clubs are experiencing. While LA Galaxy are back to where they feel they belong flying high, San Jose have that all too familiar feeling of being unable […] Three Takeaways From the First … [Read more...] about Three Takeaways From the First California Clasico of 2021

Los Angeles, Calif. — The Cali Clasico is a fairly old rivalry in Major League Soccer. Long before the days of Los Angeles FC, the LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes were the two California teams and they had plenty of battles. Tonight’s battle ended in victory for the Galaxy. But, it wasn’t Chicharito, or Jonathan dos Santos, who provided the goal. Instead, it was actually … [Read more...] about LA Galaxy vs. San Jose Earthquakes: Cali Clasico decided on an own goal

(Editorial) – Sporting Kansas City gave the San Jose Earthquakes their third straight home loss on Saturday, with a 3-1 win paced by a goal and assist performance from both Daniel Salloi and Alan Pulido. Alan Pulido, Salloi lead Sporting KC over San Jose Earthquakes The first time Sporting KC saw Matias Almeyda and the San Jose Earthquakes’ man-marking system, they got … [Read more...] about Alan Pulido leads Sporting KC to road win over San Jose: 8 thoughts

EDITORIAL – Major League Soccer has started its 26th season. During the past year, I’ve listened to the 25 Stories that Made MLS series and Grant Wahl’s American Prodigy podcast. I’ve been thinking about the “what if ESPN decided to do a 30 For 30 or several about MLS/American Soccer?” question for years. With MLS old enough to now deserve and need proper historian work, I feel … [Read more...] about MLS 30 For 30 Documentaries ESPN Should Make

PODCAST – What’s up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the Columbus SC rebrand is here and it’s TERRIBLE. Ugh. Rachael, Dan, and Matt discuss the tone deaf and disastrous rollout of Columbus’s new crest and rebrand. Last Word SC: Columbus SC Rebrand, Deathloons, MLS News We break down what’s gone wrong for Minnesota United FC who have lost their first four games of the … [Read more...] about Last Word SC: Columbus SC Rebrand, Deathloons, MLS News

Three key stats from the San Jose Earthquakes’ 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake. Two late goals from Chris Wondolowski lifted the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake. The visitors trailed 1-0 at halftime after Rubio Rubin scored a top-class goal in the 43rd minute. It looked like RSL was […] Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose Earthquakes: Three key stats - MLS … [Read more...] about Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose Earthquakes: Three key stats