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San Jose Earthquakes re-sign Tommy Thompson | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Tommy Thompson is set to play his 11th season with the San Jose Earthquakes, as the club announced Friday...

JANUARY 5 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Back with San Jose Thompson signed with San Jose on a one-year contract with a club option for 2025.

Impact Thompson had his original contract option for 2024 declined but it appears he and the club quickly fixed that and got him back signed as homegrown player. The defensive midfielder barely played in 2023, but it seems his presence in the team and as a depth option were enough to earn him another contract.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Keeping bench option Thompson recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Thompson has been just a bench option for the team thus far, recording just one start in 11 appearances, recording six clearances and five tackles (five won). Even with Carlos Akapo out on international duty, the midfielder has been overlooked as an option to replace him, dropping him even lower on the depth chart this season.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles off bench Thompson subbed into Saturday's match against Toronto FC in the 59th minute, taking a shot, creating a chance and winning two of two tackles in the 0-0 draw.

Impact Thompson has featured three times (one start) this season for San Jose, and he seems to be taking on more of a midfield role in 2023 following the arrival of Carlos Akapo as a starter at right-back.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Renews San Jose deal Thompson signed a new deal with San Jose, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Thompson was released by San Jose, but has landed back with the club for 2023. The right-back will likely serve as a depth option once more, with Paul Marie and Carlos Akapo likely staying ahead of him on the depth chart.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released from San Jose Thompson's contract option for 2023 was declined by the Earthquakes and he will become a free agent this offseason.

Impact Thompson wracked up five goals and 15 assists across 200 appearances in all competitions since joining the Earthquakes out of Indiana University back in 2014, but the 27-year-old right-back was already Paul Marie's backup in the position and he has now been deemed surplus to requirements at the club after the arrival of Carlos Akapo.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists on Saturday Thompson had two assists from two chances created while taking an off target shot, crossing twice accurately, making four interceptions and two clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win...

Impact Thompson set up Benji Kikanovic in the 14th minute and Cade Cowell in the 77th assisting both San Jose goals in the match. The assists were the first of the season for the fullback as he led San Jose in chances created and interceptions in the win.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cowell scores, Earthquakes win 2-1 over Los Angeles FC

Cade Cowell’s goal helped lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles FC

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet in draw Thompson made a clearance, four interceptions and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC. He also took a shot and created a chance in the match.

Impact Thompson played well on both sides of the ball on Saturday, and he's now started his first two games of the season in a row at right back. He'll likely return to the bench once Marcos Lopez returns from international duty, but Thompson is showing he is a capable backup option for San Jose.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 31, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal against Houston Thompson scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against the Dynamo. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Thompson was a second half substitute on Saturday and he got his side back in the game with a goal to narrow the deficit with about 15 minutes to go, but it wasn't enough to salvage a draw. Still, this was his first MLS goal in about 18 months, and he will want to break into the starting lineup in San Jose for the first time this season.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ferreira propels Dynamo to 4-3 victory over Earthquakes

Sebastian Ferreira scored a goal in each half to propel the Houston Dynamo to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes in MLS play

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Jose Earthquakes host the New York Red Bulls in season opener

The New York Red Bulls take on the San Jose Earthquakes in the season opener

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays in friendly Thompson featured in a recent friendly against Sacramento Republic.

Impact Thompson had missed large chunks of last season due to multiple injuries but looks set for a healthy start to 2022.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Dallas Thompson will miss Sunday's clash against FC Dallas with a shoulder injury.

Impact Thompson missed last weekend's victory against Salt Lake with a shoulder injury and he is out on Sunday as well, meaning his season is over. He made 14 MLS appearances (12 starts) for San Jose, but he missed almost three months in the summer with a knee injury. He will need to prove that his body can be trusted for a full season before the Earthquakes can really lock him down as a starter at right back.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy host the San Jose Earthquakes in conference matchup

The LA Galaxy host the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference play

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vancouver takes on San Jose after 4 straight road draws

Vancouver faces San Jose after playing to a draw in four road games in a row

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles FC visits the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference action

Los Angeles FC visits the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference action

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Timbers host the San Jose Earthquakes in conference play

The Portland Timbers take on the San Jose Earthquakes in conference play

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Jose takes on Seattle after 4 straight draws

San Jose plays Seattle after playing to a draw in four straight games

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Jose faces Houston after 3 straight draws

San Jose hosts Houston after playing to a draw in three straight games

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with knee injury Thompson is listed out with a knee injury for Saturday's match against Colorado.

Impact Thompson had stayed on the bench the prior two matches and it's possible that's related to a knee issue. It's his first full absence of the season and points to another start at right-back for Judson Tavares.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sallói, Pulido help Sporting KC rally, beat Earthquakes 3-1

Alan Pulido and Dániel Sallói each had a goal and an assist to help Sporting Kansas City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle 4, San Jose 1

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Jose 2, Real Salt Lake 0

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS