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San Jose Earthquakes sign Daniel Munie to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The San Jose Earthquakes have signed defender Daniel Munie to a contract extension through 2028 with an o...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Makes six clearances in loss Munie had two tackles (two won), six clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-1 loss to St. Louis City SC.

Impact Munie made the second-most clearances for San Jose, but couldn't help them avoid the home loss. The centerback is now averaging 4.7 clearances in 21 appearances (19 starts).

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in road loss Munie scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Austin FC.

Impact Munie scored his second goal in the season in the 53rd minute, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The centerback also led his side in clearances as usual. That was his 17th start in 19 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal on Saturday Munie assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Munie picked out Ian Harkes with a precise pass for the goal in the 64th minute. Munie won four duels and also made five clearances, one interception and one block. He has accumulated 24 clearances, seven interceptions and five tackles across the last four games.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Whitecaps Munie (lower body) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's encounter with Vancouver Whitecaps.

Impact Munie has regained his usual spot in a back three after dealing with a problem that left him out of three MLS contests. The defender is currently averaging 4.5 clearances, 1.3 interceptions and 1.2 tackles per game and has scored one goal in 15 matchups. His inclusion in the lineup pushes Max Floriani to a bench role.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake hosts the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference play

The San Jose Earthquakes visit Real Salt Lake in Western Conference action

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Heads to sidelines Munie is out for Wednesday's match against San Jose due to a lower-body injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Munie is not going to be with the team for the time being, as a lower-body injury has led to the sidelines. This is tough for the club, as he is a regular starter in the defense, only missing one start since April 13. This will indeed force a change while he is out, with Bruno Wilson and Max Floriani likely to see the start in his place.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in interceptions, clearances Munie made two interceptions and six clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Munie was a part of the San Jose back line that conceded once during Saturday's draw, leading his side in interceptions an clearances. The defender has combined for two shots, six interceptions and 12 clearances over his last three appearances, but hasn't had a goal involvement since May.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active in victory Munie recorded two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Munie had plenty of work as part of a three-man central defense that managed to neutralize the Galaxy's threat. He generated more than three clearances for the seventh time in his most recent eight league appearances, tying his season-high mark of seven clearances. Additionally, he completed the full 90 minutes in each of those eight matches, and his side obtained three clean sheets in that period.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Munie scored the go-ahead goal at the time in San Jose's 3-3 draw against Houston Saturday.

Impact Even though the defender didn't help contain Houston's offense, he was nearly the hero for capping off a 10-minute stretch where San Jose scored all its goals. Munie has another great matchup Wednesday against LA Galaxy, a team which has only scored 13 goals and allowed 35 in MLS play.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Dorsey scores stoppage-time goal for Dynamo in 3-3 tie with Earthquakes

Griffin Dorsey scored in stoppage time for Houston and the Dynamo tied 3-3 with the San Jose Earthquakes

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning for 2025 Munie is returning to San Jose for 2025, the club announced.

Impact Munie will be back in San Jose for 2025 after his option was picked up. The defender made just 12 starts in 2024, but showed enough for the club to decide he's worth bringing back. The defender will hope to earn a larger role during his third season with the club.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at Seattle Munie (lower body) is in the starting lineup for the midweek game versus Seattle Sounders.

Impact Munie returns to the starting squad after missing last weekend's visit to Vancouver through injury. He's a consistent member of the back line when available, averaging 3.2 clearances per contest in league play.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Whitecaps Munie (lower body) is out for Saturday's trip to Vancouver, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Munie isn't an option for Saturday's trip to Vancouver, as he is dealing with a lower body issue. He's gone the full 90 in each of the last two matches and will be a noticeable absence in the starting XI. The defender could be replaced by Tanner Beason in the first team.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs nine clearances in win Munie made nine clearances and helped his team to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Munie had one of his best performances of the year, dominating against opposing forwards and making great reads to rack up a season high in clearances. That's now 23 over the last four starts for the center-back, who looks more than consolidated as a full-time starter after starting the campaign as a reserve.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Munie started and played all 90 minutes during Thursday's 5-0 win over Necaxa.

Impact Munie made his first start in Leagues Cup play after coming off the bench against the Galaxy. He had missed some times with a concussion, but looks to be back and an option to start in the back line for San Jose.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off at halftime Munie was taken off the field in the 45th minute of Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Houston due to an apparent concussion, according to manager Ian Russell, per Jamon Moore of Quakes Epice...

Impact Munie could be set to miss some time, as there are reports of the defender having picked up a concussion. However, this is yet to be confirmed, with him still needing to undergo further testing. This will be something to monitor moving forward, as he is a regular starter, starting in the club's past eight games. He was replaced by Tanner Beason, who will likely continue in Munie's spot if he misses time.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Munie (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Munie is on the bench Saturday after being added to the injury report following his first start of 2023. The defender isn't likely to see major playing time, though it's a positive sign that he's available once more.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up questionable tag Munie (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake, according to the San Jose injury report.

Impact Munie made his first start of 2023 during Saturday's scoreless draw with D.C. United and is straight onto the injury report. With the internationals back in the first team, Munie could very likely end up back on the bench even if he passes the late fitness tests.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes start Munie generated seven clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Munie got his first start of the season, totaling seven clearances with an interception on Saturday. It was just his second appearance of the season, spending most of his time playing for the reserves this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with San Jose Munie has signed a one-year contract with the Earthquakes after being selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, the club announced Friday.

Impact Munie earned back-to-back Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year awards at Indiana University in 2021-22, and the 23-year-old has now signed a professional contract with San Jose, where he will be a depth option along the back line.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Real Salt Lake hosts the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference play

Griffin Dorsey scores stoppage-time goal for Dynamo in 3-3 tie with Earthquakes