Academy News

ACADEMY UPDATE: Homegrown featured in rivalry match at Avaya Stadium

San Jose Earthquakes  2019 - U-19 Academy

The San Jose Earthquakes Boys’ Academy faced EBU Bay Oaks and Marin FC Alliance in regular-season action.


The Boys collectively outscored EBU Bay Oaks and Marin FC Alliance 16-1. The U-13s (4-0) and U-14s (2-1) each earned victories over EBU Bay Oaks on Tuesday. The U-13s and U-14s faced Marin FC Alliance on Saturday and recorded shutout wins of 6-0 and 4-0, respectively.


The Boys also faced De Anza Force and LAFC in DA Cup matchups. Homegrown midfielder Gilbert Fuentes tallied the game-winning goal in the U-19s 2-0 victory over De Anza Force on Tuesday night at Avaya Stadium. The U-15s and U-17s travelled south and faced LAFC at Cal State LA. The U-15s were defeated 4-0, but the U-17s earned a 3-2 victory.


The Boys have a packed regular-season schedule for the upcoming week, in which they take on the LA Galaxy, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the Portland Timbers, Pateadores, Strikers FC and Crossfire Premier. The Boys’ Academy full schedule can be accessed here.


The Girls’ Academy faced California Thorns FC on Saturday. The U-14s (2-1), U-16s (2-1), U-17s (1-0) and U-19s (3-1) all recorded wins against Thorns FC. The U-15s were defeated 3-0.


The Girls will take on Lamorinda Soccer Club and Reign Academy in the upcoming weekend. Time and locations for Girls’ Academy matches can be found here.