Robert Jonas
@robertjonas.bsky.social
@soccerreporters.bsky.social member covering the San Jose Earthquakes (@sanjoseearthquakes.bsky.social/#Quakes74) and @MLS for @QuakesEpicenter.
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I am absolutely over the moon to welcome @mlsist.bsky.social, @jeffrueter.bsky.social, and @ellabrockway.bsky.social to the Guardian.
www.theguardian.com/guardian-us-...
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The Guardian expands its sports desk with key hires before 2026 World Cup in North America
The new permanent roles are part of the Guardian’s larger investment in the US, which has come to include more than 20 additional journalists in the past year
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I am absolutely over the moon to welcome @mlsist.bsky.social, @jeffrueter.bsky.social, and @ellabrockway.bsky.social to the Guardian.
www.theguardian.com/guardian-us-...
www.theguardian.com/guardian-us-...
To think that the #Quakes74 lost the guy at the top of this graphic due to a clerical error...
Facundo Torres was 33rd overall in Intentional xA per 96 Minutes at the winger position between 2022 and 2024 in MLS. 😬
He's the exact opposite of what Austin needs.
He's the exact opposite of what Austin needs.
January 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
To think that the #Quakes74 lost the guy at the top of this graphic due to a clerical error...
This is the kind of gamble you make with a DP contract, best German signing since Florian Jungwirth. #Quakes74
🚨🇩🇪 BLOCKBUSTER MLS MOVE LOADING…
San Jose Earthquakes are closing in on a shock signing of Timo Werner, per ESPN sources. The former Germany star would headline a new-look Quakes attack ⚡️
If completed, this could be one of the biggest signings in SJ history 🌎
San Jose Earthquakes are closing in on a shock signing of Timo Werner, per ESPN sources. The former Germany star would headline a new-look Quakes attack ⚡️
If completed, this could be one of the biggest signings in SJ history 🌎
January 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM
This is the kind of gamble you make with a DP contract, best German signing since Florian Jungwirth. #Quakes74
Utter malpractice by the #Quakes74 to lose Cristian Espinoza.
More info on the signing here, which should instantly elevate Nashville's attack to one of the best in MLS.
Report: Nashville SC sign free agent attacker Cristian Espinoza
The Argentine attacker should instantly elevate Nashville's attack into one of the best in MLS
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Utter malpractice by the #Quakes74 to lose Cristian Espinoza.
Two phrase that somehow go together when discussing the Quakes.
December 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Two phrase that somehow go together when discussing the Quakes.
Given that San Jose is only 280 miles from the most southern peak of the Cascades, perhaps the #Quakes74 will be invited to join the Cascadia Cup competition when MLS realigns in 2027!
December 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Given that San Jose is only 280 miles from the most southern peak of the Cascades, perhaps the #Quakes74 will be invited to join the Cascadia Cup competition when MLS realigns in 2027!
The headline made me snicker, but, yeah, the Bay Area won't be hosting any of the big teams this time around. Let's see how dynamic pricing works for this slate of games.
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FIFA totally screwed the Bay Area with its World Cup schedule
One of the tournament's biggest draws goes to Kansas City instead.
www.sfgate.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The headline made me snicker, but, yeah, the Bay Area won't be hosting any of the big teams this time around. Let's see how dynamic pricing works for this slate of games.
www.sfgate.com/sports/artic...
www.sfgate.com/sports/artic...
Receiving the FIFA Peace Prize?
Just got the word that I'll be on site covering the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center on Friday for @siriusxmfc.bsky.social. I have absolutely no idea what to expect. Stay tuned!
December 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Receiving the FIFA Peace Prize?
Still feel honored that Henry Taube was on my dissertation committee. Amazing scientist and person; I couldn't have been more fortunate.
Il y a 110 ans, le 30 novembre 1915, naquit Henry Taube, chimiste canadien. Il sera lauréat du prix Nobel de chimie 1983 pour « ses travaux sur les mécanismes des réactions par transfert d'électrons, en particulier dans les complexes métalliques » #LaPetiteInfoDuJour
November 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Still feel honored that Henry Taube was on my dissertation committee. Amazing scientist and person; I couldn't have been more fortunate.
Bravo! 👏
The 2026 season comes at you fast. If you don’t stop and catch a game once in a while, you might miss it ⚽️ #cf97
youtu.be/VJL9MB9WeQw
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Mike Magee Skips Schedule Release
YouTube video by Chicago Fire FC
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November 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Bravo! 👏
San Jose Earthquakes 2025 MLS regular season schedule has been released. Two home games to the start the season, then a first road game at the Philadelphia Union. Sweater weather for all three! #Quakes74
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
San Jose Earthquakes 2025 MLS regular season schedule has been released. Two home games to the start the season, then a first road game at the Philadelphia Union. Sweater weather for all three! #Quakes74
Get at it, fellow Californians!
November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Get at it, fellow Californians!
They should approve home playoff games next
Despite some residents’ pushback, San Jose approves allowing concerts at PayPal Park trib.al/sP0mLsq
Despite some residents’ pushback, San Jose approves allowing concerts at PayPal Park
San Jose has approved a permit to allow PayPal Park to host up to 15 concerts per year
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November 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
They should approve home playoff games next
Very insightful from Jeff, the shot to the @wesburdine.bsky.social chaser linked within.
NEW: MLS will become a summer-to-spring circuit beginning in 2027. It's the latest change as it aims to regularly "double" its fanbase...although the latest switch risks polarizing the league's longtime diehard supporters.
Free to read:
jeffrueter.substack.com/p/mls-has-en...
Free to read:
jeffrueter.substack.com/p/mls-has-en...
MLS has enacted its "far, far, far" futuristic vision
What a "competition calendar change" says about where MLS sees value, and who might bridle at the implications
jeffrueter.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Very insightful from Jeff, the shot to the @wesburdine.bsky.social chaser linked within.
Congratulations to #Quakes74 legend Chris Wondolowski.
This year's full National Soccer Hall of Fame class:
Tobin Heath
Heather O'Reilly
Chris Wondolowski
Tony Sanneh (veteran player)
Kevin Crow (veteran player)
Kari Seitz (builder, which this year was referees)
Tobin Heath
Heather O'Reilly
Chris Wondolowski
Tony Sanneh (veteran player)
Kevin Crow (veteran player)
Kari Seitz (builder, which this year was referees)
November 14, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Congratulations to #Quakes74 legend Chris Wondolowski.
Jamon delivers again! One of my favorite weekly features, the Friday Stat Dump, even when it arrives on Saturday. 😉
Friday Stat Dump on Saturday: MLS leaders of various pass types.
(New: I've enhanced my chart generation with players!)
I put no stock in pass completion % which includes passes with no pressure. So let's look at chance-creating pass types.
First, the top 25(+ ties) with throughballs!
1/
(lol)
(New: I've enhanced my chart generation with players!)
I put no stock in pass completion % which includes passes with no pressure. So let's look at chance-creating pass types.
First, the top 25(+ ties) with throughballs!
1/
(lol)
November 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Jamon delivers again! One of my favorite weekly features, the Friday Stat Dump, even when it arrives on Saturday. 😉
It's Preston Judd's time to shine.
🇻🇪 Sources: Josef Martinez is departing the San Jose Earthquakes.
Mutual decision, we're told. SJ will decline option and he hits free agency. Was team's leading scorer.
Martinez always interested in Atlanta reunion. TBD.
w/ @felipecardenas.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Mutual decision, we're told. SJ will decline option and he hits free agency. Was team's leading scorer.
Martinez always interested in Atlanta reunion. TBD.
w/ @felipecardenas.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Josef Martinez to leave San Jose Earthquakes, eligible for MLS free agency
The 32-year-old Venezuela international forward was San Jose’s leading goal scorer this season with 14 goals in league play.
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It's Preston Judd's time to shine.
Haha! This is amazing 😆
INBOX: They've coined a desert owl mascot in Bora Milutinovic's honor 🦉
October 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Haha! This is amazing 😆
Just finished an abbreviated end of season press conference with Bruce Arena. After almost a year with the #Quakes74, and seeing how MLS is evolving in recent seasons, he had this assessment of the organization: "We have to overachieve here to be successful."
October 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Just finished an abbreviated end of season press conference with Bruce Arena. After almost a year with the #Quakes74, and seeing how MLS is evolving in recent seasons, he had this assessment of the organization: "We have to overachieve here to be successful."
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It's time for my favorite piece of content we do every year: our fan survey.
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
2025 end of season fan survey
Voice your opinions on the quality of play in Major League Soccer, the television product, the proposed calendar shift and more!
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October 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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It's sad that The Town FC just last night hosted the first home playoff match at PayPal Park since the stadium's opening ten years (11 seasons) ago.
October 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
It's sad that The Town FC just last night hosted the first home playoff match at PayPal Park since the stadium's opening ten years (11 seasons) ago.
Fun Fact: Go back in time another 5 years, and San Jose still sits at 0 MLS playoff games hosted.
MLS Playoff Games Hosted By Team since '18:
1. SEA - 13
2. LAFC - 12
3. CLB - 10
4. NYC - 9
T5. ATL, PHI, SKC - 8
T8. ORL, POR, RBNY - 6
T11. CIN, LAG - 5
T13. HOU, RSL, VAN - 4
T16. FCD, MIN, NE - 3
T19. ATX, COL, MIA, MTL, NSH, TFC - 2
T25. CLT, DC, STL - 1
CHI*, SD*, SJ - 0
*Will host in 25
1. SEA - 13
2. LAFC - 12
3. CLB - 10
4. NYC - 9
T5. ATL, PHI, SKC - 8
T8. ORL, POR, RBNY - 6
T11. CIN, LAG - 5
T13. HOU, RSL, VAN - 4
T16. FCD, MIN, NE - 3
T19. ATX, COL, MIA, MTL, NSH, TFC - 2
T25. CLT, DC, STL - 1
CHI*, SD*, SJ - 0
*Will host in 25
October 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Fun Fact: Go back in time another 5 years, and San Jose still sits at 0 MLS playoff games hosted.
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Bruce Arena talked up the team’s progress, but also said there “at least 6 games” where they dropped points that they shouldn’t have. Said they weren’t consistent enough. He also had this gem. “The salary cap is always challenging…I’m going to call into Inter Miami and see how they do it.” #Quakes74
October 19, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Bruce Arena talked up the team’s progress, but also said there “at least 6 games” where they dropped points that they shouldn’t have. Said they weren’t consistent enough. He also had this gem. “The salary cap is always challenging…I’m going to call into Inter Miami and see how they do it.” #Quakes74
We're all St. Louis City fans.
October 19, 2025 at 3:12 AM
We're all St. Louis City fans.