MLS · Western Conference · Est. 1994 · PayPal Park
San Jose Earthquakes
Current Leadership
John Fisher
2002–presentOwner
John Fisher, heir to the Gap clothing fortune and managing director of Pisces Inc., has owned the San Jose Earthquakes since 2002. Fisher also previously owned the Oakland Athletics. The Earthquakes opened PayPal Park in 2015 under his ownership, though the club has struggled to maintain consistent on-field competitiveness.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Luchi Gonzalez | Head Coach | 2024 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Russell | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Alex Covelo | Assistant Coach | 2023 |
| Carlos Pena | Goalkeeping Coach | 2023 |
Historical Figures
San Jose Clash Original Owners
1996–2002Founding Operators
The original San Jose franchise, known as the Clash, was among the ten founding MLS teams in 1996. The club operated under MLS's single-entity structure before Fisher acquired operator rights in 2002, shortly after the team rebranded as the Earthquakes.