The San Jose Earthquakes are an American professional soccer club based in San Jose, California. The Earthquakes compete as a member club of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS). Originally 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 and two Supporters' Shields. 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.
San Jose Earthquakes players, 2005
Earthquakes captain Ramiro Corrales during the team's first season back in MLS
The San Jose Earthquakes on the field at the O.co Coliseum in 2008
San Jose forward Chris Wondolowski (front, black kit) attempts a header against Montreal in 2013
Major League Soccer (MLS) is a men's professional soccer league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation, which represents the sport's highest level in the United States. The league comprises 29 teams—26 in the United States and 3 in Canada—since the 2023 season. MLS is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan.
D.C. United trophy case (2007): four MLS Cup, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Interamerican Cup, MLS Supporters' Shield, and U.S. Open Cup.
The 2010 season also brought the opening of the New York Red Bulls' soccer-specific stadium, Red Bull Arena.
Seattle Sounders FC (2009)
LA Galaxy (2011)
