San Jose Earthquakes struggle with six-game winless streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:34 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The San Jose Earthquakes are in the midst of a six-game winless streak, having lost five of their last six MLS matches. Head coach Bruce Arena expressed concerns over the team's physicality and passing efficiency following a 5-1 loss to Minnesota United FC. Despite ranking fifth in the league for goals, the Earthquakes have failed to convert expected scoring opportunities effectively, with only 39 goals from an expected total of 46. Arena hinted at potential changes within the squad, including the performance of goalkeeper Angus Gunn, who has allowed 18 goals in six starts.
- •Earthquakes on a six-game winless streak, with five losses.
- •Bruce Arena cites lack of physicality and poor passing as concerns.
- •Team has the second-highest expected goals but only 39 scored.
- •Angus Gunn's performance as goalkeeper criticized by Arena.
- •San Jose fourth in the Western Conference, facing playoff risk.
- 7:34 AMYahoo Sports — Earthquakes’ Bruce Arena Reacts to Team’s Major Skid
"At one stage, the San Jose Earthquakes seemed like the team to beat atop the MLS’s Western Conference. Now, they’re in the middle of a six-game winless streak and have lost five of those six games, with their only draw coming against the LA Galaxy at the end of July.After the Earthquakes’ devastating 5-1 loss […] The post Earthquakes’ Bruce Arena Reacts to Team’s Major Skid appeared first on HEAVY.
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