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The San Jose Earthquakes are an American professional football club based in San Jose, California, competing in Major League Soccer (MLS). Founded on 1 January 1995, the team from San Jose has long been part of Major League Soccer (MLS), and collectors can find signed football shirts and historic items on Walkouts.

Originally called the San Jose Clash, the franchise was a charter member and took part in the first MLS game in 1996, a 1-0 win over D.C. United. After a temporary relocation phase that led to the Houston Dynamo forming as the league considered the organisation an expansion, the club returned to the Bay Area and staged matches at Buck Shaw Stadium before moving to PayPal Park, known earlier as Avaya Stadium and briefly as Earthquakes Stadium.

The club’s honours are a clear draw for collectors. The Earthquakes have won two MLS Cup titles and claimed two Supporters' Shields, while their first continental run reached the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals, a milestone that increases interest in shirts from those campaigns.

From a collector perspective, anniversary releases and commemorative shirts are sought after. Milestone pieces tied to quarter centuries and club returns are especially prized, with many commemorative runs marking foundational dates and key eras in the club’s post-1995 history.

Season and match magnets are central to demand, notably shirts from the MLS Cup winning campaigns and the Supporters' Shield seasons; apparel from title-winning squads, playoff runs and cup fixtures often shows unique badge treatments or player-issue details that draw attention. Signed retail shirts from fanshop runs, special early releases and region-specific variants are collected alongside match-worn items, and collectors regularly seek player-issue variants and small-run retail editions. Free worldwide shipping is available on selected items.

Iconic away shirts have their own place in Earthquakes lore, with lighter away colourways linked to memorable cup runs and decisive fixtures in front of travelling supporters. Derby provenance also boosts value; shirts tied to the California Clásico and fixtures against LA Galaxy often carry extra interest among long-term supporters, and provenance tied to Buck Shaw Stadium and PayPal Park match days is a recognised cue for authenticity.

Collectors focus on specific releases such as the 25th anniversary 2020 commemorations and the 2001 MLS Cup season items, which often feature special printing and limited retail runs that make them sought after in the secondary market. Away designs described as white with blue trim are commonly referenced by sellers as tied to MLS Cup era appearances, and Walkouts lists signed shirts with COA verification where available, helping buyers evaluate provenance from the 2001 and 2012 seasons and other defining matches.

Honours

The San Jose Earthquakes' headline domestic achievements include two MLS Cup triumphs and two Supporters' Shield wins. The side captured decisive league finals in the early 2000s to lift MLS Cup honours and secured top regular-season points tallies in later campaigns. On the continental stage the club reached the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, marking a significant milestone in international competition. The franchise is also notable for taking part in MLS history by winning the league's inaugural match. Regional rivalry fixtures have frequently underlined the club's competitive stature and helped define key seasons across both knockout and league formats.

Legends & Leadership

Jeff Agoos, Eric Wynalda, Ramiro Corrales, Paul Bravo, Landon Donovan were central legend players of the 1990s who helped establish the club during its foundation years and the formative era of Major League Soccer.

Chris Wondolowski and Joe Cannon emerged as recent key players in the mid-2000s and early 2000s respectively, each providing crucial contributions in attack and goalkeeping as the team contested major domestic honours.

Frank Yallop is remembered as the manager who steered the side to its MLS Cup successes in the early 2000s and shaped the squad's tactical identity during that period.

Philip Anschutz served as the owner during the turbulent mid-2000s era, a time that included difficult choices over stadium plans and a temporary relocation announcement.

Stadium

The club's home since 2015 has been the soccer-specific venue known as PayPal Park, which has previously been identified in records as Avaya Stadium and as Earthquakes Stadium. Earlier home matches were held at Buck Shaw Stadium. Official listings also reference Stevens Stadium among venue variants associated with the team.

Matchday atmospheres are intensified by the club's long-standing local derby with the LA Galaxy, the California Clásico, and by dedicated supporter sections that contribute chants and displays. The ground's compact layout is designed to foster close proximity between fans and the pitch and to amplify the vocal support on derby days.

Also known as
PayPal Park

FAQ

Q: What competitions do the San Jose Earthquakes play in? A: The club competes in Major League Soccer as a member of the Western Conference and also enters regional continental competitions when qualified.

Q: Where do the Earthquakes play their home matches? A: Home matches have been staged at a soccer-specific venue since 2015 commonly known as PayPal Park, with earlier periods at Buck Shaw Stadium and other recorded variants.

Q: How can I verify official club merchandise or signed memorabilia? A: Authentic items are typically accompanied by a COA or digital/NFC verification and reputable sellers will supply clear provenance or witnessed signing details.

Q: What is the club's chief derby and rivalry? A: Matches against the LA Galaxy, known as the California Clásico, are the club's principal derby and draw intensified local interest.