San Jose Earthquakes

Few MLS clubs carry a history as layered and distinctive as the San Jose Earthquakes. Established in 1994 as one of the league’s original teams, the Earthquakes began play in 1996 and quickly became a cornerstone of Major League Soccer.¹ Their name reflects the region’s seismic reputation, while their long-standing supporters’ culture adds rhythm and voice to every home match.

Representing San Jose, California, the club plays all home matches at PayPal Park, a purpose-built soccer venue that anchors the fan experience in Silicon Valley.¹

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The San Jose Earthquakes were founded in 1994 and competed as the San Jose Clash when MLS launched in 1996. The club rebranded to the Earthquakes in 1999, reconnecting with the name of a previous North American Soccer League team that played in the region.²

San Jose captured MLS Cup championships in 2001 and 2003, establishing one of the league’s early dynasties. After the 2005 season, the franchise relocated, and MLS later awarded San Jose a new expansion team that resumed play in 2008.²

Throughout these eras, the Earthquakes have been a fixture in Northern California soccer, with several influential players and coaches helping to shape the club’s identity.²

PayPal Park opened in 2015 as the Earthquakes’ permanent home and seats 18,000 fans. Located near the San Jose International Airport, the stadium features a distinctive open-air design that keeps supporters close to the pitch.³

A large outdoor bar area, one of the longest in North America, overlooks the field, adding to the social atmosphere.³ Steep seating angles help concentrate the sound, while the supporters’ sections create a constant wave of chants and color.³

Across multiple eras, the Earthquakes have built a track record of early MLS success and steady competitiveness.

• Two MLS Cup Championships (2001, 2003): San Jose won MLS Cup in 2001 and 2003, marking one of the league’s most successful early runs.²
• Two Supporters’ Shield Titles (2005, 2012): The Earthquakes finished with the best regular-season record in MLS in both 2005 and 2012, earning the league’s top regular-season honor in each campaign.²
• Individual Awards: In addition to team accolades, several Earthquakes players have achieved individual awards, like Chris Wondolowski’s 2012 MLS MVP Award.⁶

The MLS regular season typically runs from late winter through fall, with home matches at PayPal Park scheduled throughout that span. San Jose Earthquakes tickets are available now at AXS, giving you direct access to official soccer tickets in a few clicks.