One Ball Can Change a Life: Earthquakes to Donate 15,000 Soccer Balls to NorCal Community in 2026

January 1, 2026 - *SAN JOSE, Calif. - As the soccer world turns its focus on Northern California in 2026, the San Jose Earthquakes are excited to announce the One Ball Can Change a Life initiative-a groundbreaking campaign dedicated to improving local access to the game. For over 50 years, the Earthquakes have witnessed firsthand the power of soccer to change lives through a variety of ways, like building individual character and creativity, fostering collective values like teamwork, offering safe spaces to pl... Full Story

Carlsson Buries Buzzer-Beater in Win over Reign

December 31, 2025 - ONTARIO, Calif. - Lucas Carlsson scored with one second remaining in regulation as the San Jose Barracuda (18-10-1-1) edged the Ontario Reign (18-10-1-1), 5-4, on Wednesday night at Toyota Arena. Ontario opened the scoring midway through the first period when Cole Guttman (7) converted on the power play at 10:57 to give the Reign a 1-0 lead. After being held to just four shots in the opening frame, the Barracuda erupted for four goals in the second period. Oliver Wahlstrom (9) tied the gam... Full Story

Earthquakes Sign Midfielder Beau Leroux to New Contract

December 29, 2025 - SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced today they have signed midfielder Beau Leroux to a new contract through June 2028 with a club option for June 2029. "We're pleased to sign Beau Leroux to a new contract," said Earthquakes Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena. "Beau has a bright future in this league. We look forward to seeing him continue to grow and contribute to the team in 2026." Leroux, 22, earned San Jose's Young Player of the Year Award for the 2025 season... Full Story

Barracuda Blanked by Reign, 3-0

December 27, 2025 - SAN JOSE, Calif. - Isaiah Saville stopped all 32 shots he faced as the Ontario Reign (17-9-1-1) blanked the San Jose Barracuda (17-10-1-1), 3-0, on Saturday night at Tech CU Arena. Despite generating multiple chances, the Barracuda failed to open the scoring, and at 16:17, Aatu Jämsen (5) drew first blood to give the Reign the game's first lead. The second period was scoreless, with the Barracuda outshooting the Reign 13-7. Ontario added insurance early in the third when Andre Lee ... Full Story

• Barracuda Blanked by Reign, 3-0 - San Jose Barracuda (AHL) December 27
• Bay FC Signs Two-Time NCAA Champion, Two-Time All-American Defender Heather Gilchrist to First Professional Contract - Bay FC (NWSL) December 23
• Afanasyev Lifts Barracuda Past Reign in Shootout - San Jose Barracuda (AHL) December 21
• Earthquakes Select Princeton All-American Defender Jack Jasinski in Second Round of 2026 MLS SuperDraft - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) December 18
• Comeback Comes up Short in Coachella Valley - San Jose Barracuda (AHL) December 18
• Coachella Valley Invitational Announces 2026 Match Schedule - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) December 17
• Bay FC To participate in 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational with Friendly Match vs. Houston Dash - Bay FC (NWSL) December 17
• Bay FC Expands 2025 Holiday Gift Guide with New Ticket Bundle and Limited-Edition Merchandise - Bay FC (NWSL) December 15
• Bay FC Marks Key Milestone Toward 2026 All-Girls Soccer League with Winter Tournament in San Francisco - Bay FC (NWSL) December 13
• Bay FC acquire defender Brooklyn Courtnall, Announce End-Of-Season Roster update - Bay FC (NWSL) December 11
• Earthquakes' Ousseni Bouda to Represent Burkina Faso in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) December 9
• Thompson Nets Teddy Bear Toss Goal in Loss to Roadrunners - San Jose Barracuda (AHL) December 6
• Misa Debuts, Barracuda Topple Tucson in OT - San Jose Barracuda (AHL) December 6
• Earthquakes to Compete in 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) December 4
• Bay FC Signs Emma Coates to Lead Club into New Era, Welcomes Gemma Davies as Assistant Coach - Bay FC (NWSL) December 4
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January 2	AHL	San Jose at Bakersfield	10:00 p.m.
December 31	AHL	San Jose 5 at Ontario 4	Final
December 27	AHL	Ontario 3 at San Jose 0	Final
December 21	AHL	San Jose 6 at Ontario 3	Final
December 20	AHL	San Jose 4 at Ontario 3	Final (SO)
December 17	AHL	San Jose 2 at Coachella Valley 4	Final
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• Which Bay Area sports team is feeling best entering 2026? Here are our power rankings – The Mercury News - MLS San Jose Mercury News (December 28)
• Bay FC signs former Florida State star Heather Gilchrist to bolster defense - NWSL San Jose Mercury News (December 23)
• Sharks' Collin Graf makes Macklin Celebrini, Ryan Warsofsky NHL believers - AHL San Jose Mercury News (December 20)
• MLS SuperDraft: San Jose Earthquakes trade first-round pick for allocation money - MLS San Jose Mercury News (December 19)
• San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini, Willliam Eklund eye Olympic roster spots - AHL San Jose Mercury News (December 19)
• Firebirds beat Barracuda behind Molgaard’s late goal, improve to 5-1 in December - AHL KESQ (December 18)
• San Jose Sharks undecided on sending Sam Dickinson to World Juniors - AHL San Jose Mercury News (December 18)
• San Jose Sharks' Igor Chernyshov plays with Macklin Celebrini in NHL debut - AHL San Jose Mercury News (December 17)
• San Jose Sharks' Will Smith out indefinitely, Philipp Kurashev week-to-week - AHL San Jose Mercury News (December 16)
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