SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

The San Jose Earthquakes are one of Major League Soccer's charter franchises, founded in 1996. The club, which adopted the Earthquakes name in 2000 in homage to the area's rich soccer history, embodies a resilient, blue-collar identity forged in the Bay Area. They have won two MLS Cups and two Supporters' Shields, with a highly successful revival in 2008 following a brief hiatus. Playing their home matches at the soccer-specific PayPal Park, the Quakes are defined by their passionate fanbase.