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Scores winner against Austin Tsarikis scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-1 win over Austin.

Impact Tsarikis returned to the team after the FIFA U20 World Cup and was brought as part of a double substitution in the 73rd minute. Four minutes later, when everyone expected Cristian Espinoza to take a free kick close to the box, the youngster caught everyone by surprise with a spectacular finish that went in for what ended up being the game-winner for San Jose. This was the first career league goal for Tsarikis, who should be up for a bigger role and more playing time next year.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose grabs win over Austin but fall just short of playoffs Josef Martinez and Niko Tsakiris scored goals over a three-minute stretch late in the match to carry the San Jose Earthquakes to a rousing 2...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Niko Tsakiris scores 1st MLS goal, Earthquakes beat Austin 2-1 in regular-season finale

Niko Tsakiris scored his first career MLS goal in the 77th minute, Josef Martínez also scored a goal and the San Jose Earthquakes beat Austin FC 2-1 in the regular-season finale fo...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Called up for U20 World Cup Tsakiris has been called up by the USYNT for the U20 World Cup and is out for the time being.

Impact Tsakiris will be out for the next few weeks as he heads to the U20 World Cup, set to be out until at least the second week of October when the group stage concludes. Luckily for this club, this should be a minor absence, as he has only started in four of his 10 appearances and hasn't appeared in the club's past six outings.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns for San Jose Tsakiris played 21 minutes during the 4-1 loss to Minnesota on Saturday

Impact Tsakiris made his long anticipated return to the pitch after missing the last two and a half months with a lower body injury.. He may not get starts right away, as he will need more time to build up form, recording three starts in six appearance prior to his injury.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers take on the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference action

The Portland Timbers host the San Jose Earthquakes in conference action

JUNE 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Judd leads the San Jose Earthquakes against the LA Galaxy

Preston Judd leads the San Jose Earthquakes into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after scoring three goals against the Houston Dynamo

MAY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffers injury Tsakiris is out for Wednesday's match against Inter Miami due to a lower-body injury.

Impact Tsakiris is now dealing with an injury and will be out for a bit, suffering from a lower-body injury. He has gone unused in his last two outings, so this won't force a change. However, it will still be something to monitor, as he has started in three of his six appearances this campaign.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Tsakiris made an assist, created two chances, sent in two inaccurate crosses and drew three fouls during Sunday's 6-1 win over D.C. United.

Impact Tsakiris started for the first time this year and had a big contribution in the 16th minute, assisting Josef Martinez for his team's second goal. However, the youngster couldn't keep it up afterwards and was ultimately subbed off after 69 minutes. Anyway, he'll hope to have done enough to earn more playing time during upcoming contests.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martínez has record hat trick, moves up goals list in Earthquakes' 6-1 rout of DC United

Josef Martínez found the net in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to polish off a league-record seventh hat trick, leading the San Jose Earthquakes to a 6-1 romp over...

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Starts against D.C. United Tsakiris (lower body) is in the initial lineup for Sunday's game versus D.C. United.

Impact Tsakiris has barely played a role this year, so this could be a good opportunity for him to show his skills following his recovery from a slight injury. The youngster has been selected over Mark-Anthony Kaye Sunday, but he's not guaranteed to see a lot of action and may be reliable mostly for passing and defensive numbers as a defensive midfielder.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Tsakiris (Lower Body) is back with his club but is questionable for Saturday's clash against Seattle, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Tsakiris is back from his time with USMNT U20s but remains questionable for Saturday's game against the Sounders due to a lower body injury. That said, his potential absence wouldn't impact the starting XI, as he has mainly been a bench option this season.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With USMNT U20s Tsakiris is serving with the USMNT U20s and is not an option for Saturday's match against Charlotte.

Impact Tsakiris will be out of the team for at least a week as he serves with the U20s for matches against Mexico and Japan. He has yet to start in his two appearances this campaign, so it should only be a minor absence. He will look to resume play against Seattle on March 29, although that will be determined by when he is back in San Jose.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Tsakiris assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over FC Dallas.

Impact Tsakiris came off the bench to replace Jackson Yueill in the 73rd minute and made an immediate impact by assisting Jeremy Ebobisse's goal in the 83rd minute. Tsakiris also made a clearance and recorded 12 touches during his time on the pitch. This match marked his 23rd appearance of the season and his first goal contribution.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench Tsakiris (lower body) came off the bench in the 64th minute during Thursday's 5-0 Leagues Cup win over Necaxa.

Impact Tsakiris made his return to the pitch after missing the last month with a lower body injury. He had previously started eight of the last 10 MLS games played, totaling 18 tackles, seven clearances and six interceptions in that span.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Tsakiris (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's match against Chicago.

Impact Tsakiris appears to possibly be dealing with issues from the club's midweek game after his early exit, as he has been added to the injury report with a lower-body problem. He has started in their past six games, so his absence could be a sizable loss. That said, if he is left out, expect Jack Skahan or Alfredo Morales to get the start in his place.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited impact Saturday Tsakiris had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 14th minute.

Impact Tsakiris was unable to make much of an impact for the Earthquakes in this one, and that has been the trend for him in 2024. Despite starting in each of San Jose's last six games, he's not been very influential from his central midfield role.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Sounders Tsakiris (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Seattle.

Impact Tsakiris is making his return to the starting XI for Saturday's clash after overcoming a groin injury that plagued him all season. It's not clear what his role will look like long-term but on his first appearance back he's in the starting XI.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Tsakiris remains multiple weeks away from a return due to groin injury, according to manager Luchi Gonzalez.

Impact Tsakiris is still working his way through a groin injury, putting him on the sideline to open the 2024 season. It's obviously a disappointing turn for the midfielder, who was hoping to finally find a more significant role in 2024, Tsakiris will likely target a March 16 trip to Kansas City to make his return.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Role remains small Tsakiris made 16 appearances (seven starts) and created six chances in 2023.

Impact Tsakiris continues to develop and played a role in 2023, though it remains small. The midfielder will hope to continue finding more minutes moving forward, with the hopes of breaking into the first team in 2024.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot off bench Tsakiris subbed into Saturday's match against St. Louis in the 83rd minute, taking a shot on target and creating a chance in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Tsakiris has been more involved in San Jose's lineup since returning from the u-20 World Cup, as he's featured in each of the last three league matches with two starts in midfield. He's still a backup option to Jamiro Monteiro, Carlos Gruezo and Jackson Yueill when everyone is available.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to youth national team Tsakiris has been called up by the U.S. Youth National Team for the upcoming u-20 World Cup in Argentina, meaning he'll miss up to a month of MLS action for the tournament.

Impact Tsakiris just made his season debut for San Jose against the Galaxy at the weekend after recovering from a groin injury, but the teenager is now set to miss at least the next three MLS games while competing with the YNT.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Tsakiris (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Tsakiris has yet to appear in 2023 due to a groin injury but is now back on the bench. It remains to be seen what his role will be like, though it is likely to be tough to replace any piece of the red-hot attack.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Starter for end of season Tsakiris started each of San Jose's final three games of the season, taking four shots (one on target) and creating three chances from midfield.

Impact Tsakiris had only made seven appearances off the bench in MLS before late September, but the 17-year-old was given a run out to finish off a disappointing campaign overall for the Earthquakes. He will hope to continue getting opportunities in midfield in 2023, but he should mostly remain a backup option at best at this point in his career.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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