The #Quakes74 host Phoenix Rising in the @opencup.ussoccer.com Round of 32, to be played April 14-15. If San Jose beats the USL Championship club, one they've never faced in the competition, the Earthquakes will host either Minnesota United or Sacramento Republic in the Round of 16.

Four hours in, and I'm beginning to think this Last-Minute Sales Phase is an elaborate April Fool's joke.

I know #Quakes74 defender Benji Kikanovic is celebrating today. I asked him last week about Bosnia & Herzegovina's qualifiers, and he shared that "Hopefully they win. Obviously, I always want the best for Bosnia. It will be a tough match, but they are capable of winning."

#Quakes74 defender DeJuan Jones will be out for up to nine months following successful Achilles surgery. A big blow for San Jose's defense, which has only allowed 1 goal in 5 games to open the 2026 MLS season.

I’m gonna say it: they want the Whitecaps. amp.sacbee.com/news/busines...

Okay, CCC, bring on the late game entertainment!

Musubi is a delicacy

The #Quakes74 Hall of Famer is still out there coaching!

Missed our live show following the #Quakes74 1-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders yesterday? Well, here's the link to the Quakes Epicenter Aftershock, with @kaseykazliner.bsky.social, @colinetnire.bsky.social, and myself on the mics. www.youtube.com/live/vFtT3xh...

So much better to have the MLS Cup Playoffs consolidated into a month's time. It'll let the momentum of the Best-of-Three games carry directly into the next two rounds. 👏

#Quakes74 with 17 corner kicks to Seattle's none. Seems like it might be an MLS record. #unverified

Loud and clear celebrations from the Seattle locker room. Well deserved after their stunning defensive effort. #JingleBells

VAR throws the #Quakes74 a lifeline, as the Cost Baker goal is waved off, and the game remains 1-0 to Seattle. Still eight minutes of stoppage time to play!

I've got the "Jingle Bells" tune ringing in my head right now. Definitely, need a new earworm for this afternoon!

And if the #Quakes74 post a shutout win against Seattle this afternoon, San Jose will become the second.

MLS Communications would like to congratulate Steven Goff (@stevengoff.bsky.social) on being voted the recipient of the 2026 Colin Jose Media Award. www.nationalsoccerhof.com/news/2026/3/...

The #Quakes74 really stand to benefit from the Concacaf Champions Cup schedules of their next two opponents, Seattle and Vancouver, as San Jose plays each following their head-to-head midweek matches. The Earthquakes crushed RSL early last season under similar circumstances.

With 9 MLS teams in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round-of-16, there's a lot of midweek soccer to watch. Yes, I'll be catching as many of these matches as possible this week and next. #sicko

The #Quakes74 have started a season with three shutout victories for the first time in my lifetime. You can see how much better their team defending is this season, especially from the midfielders. When Timo Werner was on the field, it dipped a bit, but I expect he's still learning the system.

The #Quakes74 Player Status Report going into their match at the Philadelphia Union is looking pretty good.

Some good context for what the San Jose Earthquakes' available GAM, $4,725,751 (fourth most in MLS), might mean in terms of roster building, especially given that two of the team's three DPs are out on loan (and likely won't play again for the #Quakes74).

Update: Timo Werner completed a second day of training today and will be on the gameday roster tomorrow for the #Quakes74 match against Atlanta United. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Werner is ready to make his Earthquakes' debut.

Update: Timo Werner completed a second day of training today and will be on the gameday roster tomorrow for the #Quakes74 match against Atlanta United. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Werner is ready to make his Earthquakes' debut.

ICYMI: Timo Werner has arrived in San Jose and will be available for selection this Saturday against Atlanta United.

The #Quakes74 biggest signing of the off-season has arrived! Timo Werner touched down at SFO this evening and is on his way to San Jose.

The Earthquakes organization has a new way to generate revenue: San Jose has given approval for PayPal Park to host up to 15 concerts a year. Organizers are already looking ahead to when the summer is available, when MLS switches to its new calendar in 2027. www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/25/t...

Daniel Munie was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for his efforts in the #Quakes74 3-0 victory over Sporting KC. A brace on offense and a clean sheet on defense -- not too shabby. Side note: I voted Munie second on my @soccerreporters.bsky.social MLS Player of the Matchday ballot.

All the usual suspects: Bouanga, Yeboah, Denkey, Baribo, Forsberg and of course Daniel Munie

No surprises here in the #Quakes74 comprehensive 3-0 season opening victory. Daniel's early second half save was SKC's best chance of the night and preserved a two-goal lead. Both of Jack Skahan's missed opportunities were better than anything Sporting was able to put up against San Jose.

Daniel Munie, after his brace for the #Quakes74, the MLS co-leader in goals scored on his Golden Boot chances: "You never know..."

The #Quakes74 put in the work, earning a 3-0 shutout victory at PayPal Park to open the 2026 MLS season. Daniel Munie scored twice, with Preston Judd netting the third. Niko Tsakiris was electric as San Jose's #10, setting the table numerous times in the attacking third. Overall, a very good game.

Jonathan Gonzalez makes his #Quakes74 debut with the team up 3-0 and looking to complete a clean sheet victory in their 2026 MLS season opener.

Jake Skahan has missed two high quality shots in the last few minutes. #Quakes74 could easily be up a few more goals.

Still 20 minutes to go, and Niko Tsakiris is out here having (and giving) a ball.

So far, everything's going to plan. #Quakes74 up 3-0 in the 66th minute.

Reid Roberts on a dead sprint gets back to break up a 1-vs-1 opportunity from Calvin Harris. The second year center back is proving can handle the assignment. #Quakes74

Bruce Arena did say during Media Day he was embracing the domestic player model this season.

Daniel Munie for MVP!

Daniel Munie with a brace, and San Jose take a 3-0 lead. Perfect flicked header from the central defender, finishing a perfect pass from Beau Leroux. #Quakes74

Daniel faces his first shot on goal, and he delivers with a crucial reaction save. Clean sheet still intact, and #Quakes74 2-0 lead stands.

I asked Bruce Arena at Media Day how the team was going to make up for the loss of Chicho Arango, Cristian Espinoza, and Josef Martinez, even with the addition of Timo Werner expected in the coming week. He said, "We think we're going to be fine in the attacking third of the field."

Goal, San Jose! Niko Tsakiris runs right up the middle, dishes to Jamar Ricketts on the left side, and his cut back pass it on a platter for Preston Judd to drill home from the center of the box. A goal that will make @jamonm.bsky.social smile! It's 2-0 #Quakes74 heading into the halftime break.

Goal, San Jose! Preston Judd flicks his header on target from Niko Tsakiris' corner kick delivery. A good save, but Daniel Munie is there to poke the ball home for a 1-0 lead. #Quakes74

Sporting KC forced to make a substitution, as Justin Reynolds goes off injured. On the delayed ensuing free kick, SKC send it onto the top of the net. First real scoring chance for the visitors.

Dejan Joveljić earns a free kick right on the edge of the area. Daniel Munie with a yellow card for his efforts.

Niko Tsakiris with "the give," but Beau Leroux doesn't return "the go," and takes his own shot. Still some chemistry to build between the two locals in midfield. #Quakes74

Bruce Arena, on expectations for the home opener: "We have a potentially awesome marketplace here. To have a successful team would certainly be a positive, and people will get behind us and allow us to move forward. We want to be a good franchise in MLS, and one way to do it is to win some games."

Ronaldo Vieira is the #Quakes74 captain to kick off the 2026 MLS season.

The #Quakes74 installed a new field here at PayPal Park, with new surface and drainage. Today's the first official game on this surface, and it certainly looks fantastic, but the quality is to be determined.

Indeed, it will be the same Starting XI for the #Quakes74 tonight. New signings Jonathan Gonzalez and Nonso Adimabua start on the bench. Timo Werner is expected to join the club next week.