SAN JOSE NEWS

Vitor Costa - Last-minute absence Saturday Costa was removed from the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Costa is apparently dealing with an injury that prevented him from playing despite being initially included in the starting XI. The left wing-back will be out for an unknown period until he undergoes assessment, with Jamar Ricketts taking his place in the meantime.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego FC acquire Amahl Pellegrino from San Jose Earthquakes | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - SD receive: Amahl Pellegrino - SJ receive: $300k GAM San Diego FC have acquired forward Amahl Pellegrino fr...

AUGUST 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Cristian Espinoza - Peppers net in loss Espinoza registered five shots (two on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss against San Diego FC.

Impact Espinoza led the San Jose attack Sunday with five shot attempts (two on goal) and seven crosses (two accurate) while creating three chances in a 2-1 defeat at the sands of San Diego. The attacking midfielder added one clearance to the team's defensive effort over his 90 minutes of play. Espinoza is in the midst of a goal contribution drought, having not registered an assist since late June and not scored since early May.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Noel Buck - First assist with new club Buck assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus San Diego FC.

Impact Buck supplied the assist for the lone San Jose goal Sunday as they were undone by San Diego in a 2-1 defeat. The midfielder entered the fray with just 20 minutes remaining and setup the goal just two minutes hence. The appearance was Buck's second since returning from a 13 match absence caused by a knee injury.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martinez - Continues goal barrage Martinez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to San Diego FC.

Impact Martinez scored the lone San Jose goal Sunday as his side were outlasted by San Diego in a 2-1 defeat. The forward has now scored a goal in each of his last three appearances (three starts) and scored four goals over his last five appearances (four starts). Six of Martinez's 12 goals this season have come in his last 10 appearances (seven starts).

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel - Allows two in loss Daniel made one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus San Diego FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.

Impact Daniel made one save and one clearance Saturday but also conceded two late second half goals as San Jose were outlasted by San Diego in a 2-1 defeat. Daniel has not registered a clean sheet since May, and, across his last five starting appearances, he has averaged two goals concessions per appearance. Daniel will look to right the ship Saturday when San Jose travel to take-on Houston.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matchday 29: How San Diego FC can clinch playoffs | MLSSoccer.com This weekend during Matchday 29, San Diego FC can clinch an Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot when visiting the San Jose Earthquakes for Sunda...

AUGUST 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

San Jose Earthquakes vs. San Diego FC: Keys to Sunday Night Soccer | MLSSoccer.com The new kids in town, San Diego FC, take their first-ever trip to San Jose this weekend, making their Bay Area bows against the San Jose Ear...

AUGUST 14 • MLSSOCCER.COM

DeJuan Jones - Assists vs Vancouver Jones assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Jones has been able to play the entire 90 minutes the last two MLS matches following his return from injury. With five assists already he surpasses his total from 2024, having been a decent signing for San Jose this season.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Judd - Scores in win Judd scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Judd scored the game deciding goal Saturday for his fifth of the season. He remains a useful option off the bench for San Jose, starting six times in 21 league appearances.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martinez - Scores again Martinez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Martinez recorded a second MLS goal in a row for his third goal in four matches. In 22 league appearances, he's managed to score 11 times with two assists during his first year in San Jose, though is far off his pace from his prime when he averaged about 20 goals a season while he was with Atlanta.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel - Lets in one Daniel had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Daniel made just two saves while allowing one to take the win over Vancouver on Saturdays. Since June, he's allowed 17 league goals on 33 saves, failing to keep a clean sheet in that span.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Reid Roberts - Back for SJE Roberts has served his one match suspension an option for the clash with San Diego on Sunday.

Impact Roberts saw his first career red card in MLS, having been getting some decent playing time with the senior side. He's started six times in 10 appearances, recording 14 tackles, 25 clearances and nine interceptions.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Harkes - Serves suspension Harkes has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the match vs San Diego on Sunday.

Impact Harkes is set to return in the starting XI against San Diego after serving a one match suspension. During his first year in San Jose, the midfielder has started 21 times in 23 MLS appearances, scoring and assisting twice while totaling 26 tackles, 26 clearances and 24 chances created.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 10 • MLSSOCCER.COM

How & Where To Watch San Jose Earthquakes Vs Vancouver Whitecaps ? Start Time, Expected Lineups, Live Streaming Online & TV Channels The San Jose Earthquakes host the Vancouver Whitecaps at PayPal Park on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in a big MLS regular season match with play...

AUGUST 9 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Daniel Munie - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo Vieira - Transferring to San Jose Vieira has completed a permanent transfer from Sampdoria to San Jose Earthquakes, his new club announced Thursday. The deal runs until the end of the 2026 MLS season and includes o...

Impact Vieira logged 21 appearances and 12 starts for Sampdoria during the 2024/25 season while playing mostly as a defensive midfielder. He will add depth to San Jose's midfield, though it's unclear when he'll be able to make his debut since he won't be eligible to play until the Guinea-Bissau native receives the transfer certificate. As a defensive-minded presence in midfield, Vieira isn't expected to have a big impact in fantasy even if he establishes himself as a regular for the Quakes.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jamar Ricketts - Scores own goal in loss Ricketts registered an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Ricketts scored against his own net in the 57th minute to give Sal Lake the equalizer. The left-back logged the second-most clearances (four) and duels won (five) for San Jose, though. That was his ninth start in 11 appearances so far.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Arango - Assists in road loss Arango assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Arango created Josef Martinez's opener in the 51st minute with his second assist in the season, but they allowed the comeback to Salt Lake. The forward led San Jose in shots (four) and duels won (seven) during the match.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martinez - Scores opener at Salt Lake Martinez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Martinez scored the opener in the 51st minute with his 10th goal in the season, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The forward had a quiet outing stat-wise other than that. He logged his 15th start in 21 overall appearances in 2025.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel - Makes two saves in loss Daniel registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Daniel made two or more saves for the 18th time in 21 starts, but that wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The goalkeeper still has only two clean sheets in the season. He will now look to bounce back against Vancouver on Saturday.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Harkes - Handed ban Harkes generated one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Impact Harkes is set for a one match suspension after he was handed his fifth yellow card of the season. He started seven of the last eight appearances, scoring once with nine shots, nine chances created and nine interceptions in that span.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE