San Jose a huge disappointment so far
Jeff CarlisleSan Jose was expected to make a quantum leap forward this season. Instead, the team has taken a huge step backwards, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009Quakes still have question marks at forward
Jeff CarlisleAs San Jose enters its second season, its defense is solid but its offensive firepower remains a question mark, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2009Lengthy shopping list for teams entering the draft
Jeff CarlisleThe SuperDraft will provide teams the opportunity to add much-needed help or stockpile more depth. Jeff Carlisle breaks down each franchise's needs.
Story | Conversation | January 10, 2009Huckerby addition transforms the Earthquakes
Jeff CarlisleAn Englishman playing in MLS is carrying his team into playoff contention -- it's not David Beckham, but San Jose's Darren Huckerby, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008San Jose's offense the question mark
Jeff CarlisleFor an expansion team, the Quakes are especially solid on defense, but the offense remains a big question mark, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008Galaxy's Yallop resigns to coach Quakes
Jeff CarlisleMultiple sources have confirmed to ESPN.com that Frank Yallop is leaving the L.A. Galaxy to coach the expansion San Jose Earthquakes. The move will be formally announced on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007Teams looking to fill holes via the draft
Jeff CarlisleThe MLS SuperDraft remains a vital way of acquiring young and cheap talent. Jeff Carlisle breaks down each team's needs ahead of Friday's draft.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2007Mullan and Davis combine to shred the Rapids
Jeff CarlisleThe old soccer axiom states that games are won in the center of the park, but the Dynamo's emphatic win over the Rapids owed much to the team's dominant display down the flanks, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2006Rapids are the Western Conference's surprise package
Jeff CarlisleNobody expected the Colorado to reach the Western Conference final, and only the Dynamo stand in the way of an unlikely MLS Cup appearance, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2006Second-leg adjustments will decide semifinals
Jeff CarlisleWith the Western Conference semifinals at their halfway point, the determining factor will rest on the coaching adjustments that are made following the first leg, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2006Unlikely heroes emerge in Western Conference play
Jeff CarlisleThe first round of the Western Conference semifinals were notable for the wide-open style of play on display and the emergence of some previously unheralded players, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2006Western Conference looks to be a toss-up
Jeff CarlisleThe Western Conference appears to be the weaker division in MLS heading into the playoffs, but keep an eye on the Houston Dynamo whose starting 11 can matchup with anyone, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2006Robinson the unsung hero in the Dynamo defense
Jeff CarlisleFinally free of the injury bug that initially hampered his development, Houston's Eddie Robinson has developed into more than just an enforcer on defense, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2006MLS All-Stars show rugged determination
Jeff CarlisleThe conventional wisdom was that the All-Star game didn't mean anything, but try telling that to the MLS All-Stars, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2006Clarke pleased with his draft haul
Jeff CarlisleJeff Carlisle breaks down the aftermath of the MLS SuperDraft and analyzes who the winners and losers were.
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