San Jose Earthquakes
Also known as SJ Earthquakes, San Jose Quakes, San Jose Clash, Earthquakes, Quakes, Golden Bay Earthquakes, San José Earthquakes, San José Clash
Major League Soccer franchise in San Jose, California
Key facts
- 2025
- Western Conference : 10th, Overall: 20th, Playoffs : Did not qualify
- Nicknames
- The Quakes, The Goonies
- Founded
- June 15, 1994 (31 years ago) ( 1994-06-15 )
- Stadium
- PayPal Park , San Jose , California
- Capacity
- 18,000
- Majority owner
- John Fisher
- President
- Jared Shawlee
- Head coach
- Bruce Arena
- League
- Major League Soccer
- Website
- sjearthquakes.com
via Wikipedia infobox
Sports team
- Sport
- Soccer
Article
Current season
The San Jose Earthquakes are an American professional soccer club based in San Jose, California. The Earthquakes compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. Originally known as the San Jose Clash, the franchise began play in 1996 as one of the charter members 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 (2001, 2003) and two Supporters' Shields (2005, 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.