The San Jose Earthquakes are an American professional soccer team based in San Jose, California. The Earthquakes compete as a member club of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. The franchise began play in 1996 as one of the charter clubs of the league. The Earthquakes took part in the first game in MLS history, defeating D.C. United 1–0. The Earthquakes have won two MLS Cup titles, in 2001 and 2003, and two Supporters' Shields in 2005 and 2012. In 2002, the team played in its first CONCACAF Champions Cup, making it to the quarterfinals. The team holds a fierce rivalry with the LA Galaxy known as the California Clásico. In 2005, the then owner of the Earthquakes, Anschutz Entertainment Group, announced plans of the team relocating to Houston due to failing efforts to secure a soccer-specific stadium in San Jose. The organization in Houston would be considered an expansion team by the league, eventually becoming the Houston Dynamo, which began play in 2006.
| Nickname(s) | Quakes, The Goonies |
| Founded | June 15, 1994, as San Jose Clash |
| Stadium | PayPal Park, San Jose, California |
| Stadium, capacity | 18,000 |
| Owner | Earthquakes Soccer, LLC |
| Head coach | Matías Almeyda |
| League | Major League Soccer |
| 2020 | Western Conference: 8th, Overall: 16th, Playoffs: First round |
About San Jose Earthquakes
MLS original team that is commonly referred to as the Quakes and the Goonies. The club captured MLS Cups in 2001 and 2003. The original name of the franchise was the San Jose Clash.
Achievement of San Jose Earthquakes
The team is known for its rivalry with the LA Galaxy, which began to form in the early 2000s, earning the title "California Clásico."
Top Facts You Did Not Know About San Jose Earthquakes
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Latest information about San Jose Earthquakes updated on July 28 2021.
