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MLS opens 2023 season in dramatic fashion: 5 takeaways

Thiago Almada's brace and St. Louis City SC's debut victory made for a memorable opening day for MLS.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Almada helps Atlanta beat Quakes 2-1, Robinson, Guzan return

Thiago Almada scored two stoppage-time goals, Miles Robinson and Brad Guzan returned from long-term injuries and Atlanta United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 in a season opener

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

At the half: Atlanta United trails San Jose Earthquakes in electric season opener  | Atlanta United FC Brad Guzan and Miles Robinson were in Atlanta United's starting XI

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Previa del partido: Atlanta United vs San Jose Earthquakes | Jornada 1 MLS | Atlanta United FC El partido inaugural de la temporada 2023 de la MLS en el Mercedes-Benz Stadium

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

San Jose Earthquakes sign first-round MLS SuperDraft pick Daniel Munie | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The San Jose Earthquakes have signed 2023 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas pick Daniel Munie to a first-t...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Match Preview: Atlanta United hosts San Jose Earthquakes in MLS home opener | Atlanta United FC The 5-Stripes kick off the 2023 regular season at home on Saturday, Feb. 25

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Out for season opener Tsakiris will miss Saturday's clash against Atlanta United with an adductor injury, according to San Jose's injury report.

Impact Tsakiris won't be available to kick off the 2023 MLS campaign against Atlanta this weekend, though the teenager is still mostly a backup option for the Earthquakes at this moment when fit.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury Judson will miss Saturday's season opener against Atlanta United due to a knee injury, according to San Jose's injury report.

Impact Judson had to miss a few spells last season with knee issues, and he's kicking off 2023 in the same fashion as he will not be available for the Atlanta game this weekend.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tears ACL in preseason Nathan has undergone surgery to repair a torn ACL he suffered in early February.

Impact Nathan will miss the majority of the 2023 campaign after tearing his ACL against USL side Monterey Bay in the preseason. He scored three goals and kept four clean sheets in 26 MLS appearances (all starts) last season, so his injury is a blow to the Earthquakes, who have since acquired Jonathan Mensah via a trade from Columbus in order to replace him alongside Rodrigues in central defense.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United hosts the San Jose Earthquakes for season opener

The San Jose Earthquakes play Atlanta United for the season opener

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Jose Earthquakes unveil 2023 Active Fault Kit | MLSSoccer.com The San Jose Earthquakes have unveiled their new primary jersey for the 2023-24 MLS seasons, the Active Fault Kit by adidas. The club's trad...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

European teams eye San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell San Jose Earthquakes’ Cade Cowell could be the next Major League Soccer player to head abroad.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

San Jose Earthquakes acquire defender Jonathan Mensah from Columbus Crew | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - SJ receive: Jonathan Mensah - CLB receive: Up to $500k in GAM ($200k GAM guaranteed) The San Jose Earthquak...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Your Friday Kickoff: What is the bar for MLS's new head coaches? | MLSSoccer.com San Jose Earthquakes defender Nathan out indefinitely after ACL injury San Jose Earthquakes defender Nathan is "out indefinitely" with a rig...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS preseason 2023: FC Dallas, San Jose Earthquakes gain momentum | MLSSoccer.com Thursday's MLS preseason slate saw three teams compete, and one apiece from the Eastern and Western Conferences secured victories. 2023 MLS...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Traded to San Jose Mensah has been sent to the Earthquakes in exchange for $500,000 in General Allocation Money from the Crew, the club announced Friday.

Impact Mensah has been a starter in central defense for six years in Columbus, tallying seven goals, three assists and 47 clean sheets in 172 MLS appearances since joining the club in 2017. The 32-year-old is now moving to San Jose, where he figures to challenge Brazilian duo Nathan and Rodrigues for center-back starts at his new club. Meanwhile, Josh Williams and Milos Degenek will take over in the position back with the Crew.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes defender Nathan out indefinitely after ACL injury | MLSSoccer.com San Jose Earthquakes defender Nathan is "out indefinitely" with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and will undergo surgery, the clu...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Your Wednesday Kickoff: A historic day in sports! Welcome to MLS Season Pass | MLSSoccer.com MLS Season Pass lives Today marks the first day of MLS and Apple’s MLS Season Pass. Watch now! San Jose Earthquakes sign DP midfielder Gruez...

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

San Jose Earthquakes sign midfielder Carlos Gruezo as Designated Player Carlos Gruezo has completed his return to Major League Soccer, signing as a Designated Player (DP) with the San Jose Earthquakes.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

San Jose Earthquakes sign midfielder Carlos Gruezo as Designated Player Carlos Gruezo has completed his return to Major League Soccer, signing as a Designated Player (DP) with the San Jose Earthquakes.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

San Jose Earthquakes sign DP midfielder Carlos Gruezo from FC Augsburg | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The San Jose Earthquakes have brought Carlos Gruezo back to MLS, announcing Tuesday they’ve acquired the Ec...

JANUARY 31, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with San Jose Gruezo has completed a transfer from Augsburg to San Jose on a two-year contract, San Jose announced Monday.

Impact Gruezo is headed to MLS where he will immediately become a major part of the San Jose midfield. With Augsburg Gruezo saw consistent playing time though he never matched the ceiling he showed with Dallas during a previous stint in MLS.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to begin preseason Akapo feels "fully recovered" from his foot injury last season and thinks he'll be ready to go at the start of the 2023 campaign, the Earthquakes announced Friday.

Impact Akapo is yet to make his San Jose debut since joining the club from Cadiz last summer due to a foot injury he suffered in May, but he has now recovered and will be pushing to take over as the starting right-back this season for the Earthquakes.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes sign goalkeeper Daniel from Internacional Goalkeeper Daniel joins the San Jose Earthquakes from Internacional.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Transfers to San Jose Daniel has signed a two-year contract with the option to extend for an additional season with the Earthquakes after transferring from Internacional, the club announced Sunday.

Impact Daniel kept 21 clean sheets in 48 Brazilian Serie A matches during his time with Internacional, and the 28-year-old goalkeeper is now moving to MLS, where he will challenge JT Marcinkowski for the starting job in San Jose.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE