Jamar Ricketts scored his first career goal, Cristian Espinoza had three assists and San Jose beat Real Salt Lake 4-0 in a season opener on Saturday night, making a winner of five-time MLS Cup champion Bruce Arena in his coaching debut with the Earthqu..

The San Jose Earthquakes finished the 2024 season with an eye-watering six wins, three draws and 25 losses — by far the worst record in Major League Soccer.

Whether it’s the newly signed Josef Mártinez and Chicho Arango or the 74-year-old head coach, the Earthquakes are off to one of their best-ever MLS starts in 2025, months after finishing last place in 2024.

SAN JOSE — The Earthquakes’ lead was up to 3-0 in Saturday night’s rollicking and stunning season opener when flag-waving fans began chanting “BRUCE ARENA!” No, it was not too early to celebrate the victorious debut of San Jose’s new coach ...

The San Jose Earthquakes won their season debut under new coach Bruce Arena by routing Real Salt Lake at PayPal Park.