San Jose Earthquakes Acquire $225,000 in General Allocation Money from LA Galaxy for 2026 International Slot
Published on February 6, 2026 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has acquired $225,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) from the LA Galaxy in exchange for a 2026 international roster slot. As part of the agreement, the international roster slot will return to San Jose at the opening of the Secondary Transfer Window (July 13).
The move comes on the heels of the Quakes acquiring $350,000 in GAM from Chicago Fire FC on Wednesday in return for a separate 2026 international roster slot.
The San Jose Earthquakes kick off their 2026 MLS schedule Saturday, Feb. 21, against Sporting Kansas City at PayPal Park, where the club will give away 5,000 full-size soccer balls to launch their One Ball Can Change a Life campaign. The only way to guarantee a seat to all 2026 Earthquakes home games is by purchasing season tickets.
Single-game and group tickets for matches at PayPal Park are now available to the general public HERE, while single-game tickets for the July 25 California Clasico at Stanford Stadium vs. the LA Galaxy are available HERE and the Sept. 19 PRIME TIME clash with LAFC are available HERE. Fans interested in tickets for groups of 10 or more can find more information HERE or call (408) 556-7700 and select option 3.
Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) - Earthquakes acquire $225,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) from LA Galaxy via trade in exchange for a 2026 international roster slot. As part of the agreement, the international roster slot will return to San Jose at the opening of the Secondary Transfer Window (July 13).
Major League Soccer Stories from February 6, 2026
- LA Galaxy Announce 2026 Kit Numbers and CVI Roster - LA Galaxy
- Inter Miami CF Faces Barcelona de Guayaquil in 2026 Champions Tour - Inter Miami CF
- Timbers Defender Zac McGraw Undergoes Successful Back Surgery - Portland Timbers
- San Jose Earthquakes Acquire $225,000 in General Allocation Money from LA Galaxy for 2026 International Slot - San Jose Earthquakes
- LA Galaxy Acquire International Slot from San Jose Earthquakes - LA Galaxy
- FC Cincinnati to Play Additional Preseason Match against Brooklyn FC - FC Cincinnati
- Charlotte FC Signs Crown Legacy FC Goalkeeper Isaac Walker - Charlotte FC
- Brittany Howard to Take the Stage at St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and St. Louis CITY SC's Eternal: A Tribute to Tina Turner Presented by Purina - St. Louis City SC
- Obinna Nwobodo Is Looking to Set the Foundation FC Cincinnati Will Build Its Success on this Preseason - FC Cincinnati
- New York City FC Announce 2026 City Celebration Series and Theme Nights - New York City FC
- Dream Development: First Seats Installed at Miami Freedom Park, Unveiled to Season Ticket Members - Inter Miami CF
- Charlotte FC Loans Goalkeeper Chituru Odunze to Phoenix Rising FC - Charlotte FC
- Minnesota United Signs Colombian National Team Captain James Rodríguez - Minnesota United FC
- LAFC Acquires Midfielder Stephen Eustáquio on Loan from FC Porto - Los Angeles FC
- CF Montréal Signs Goalkeeper Samsy Keita to Homegrown Contract - Club de Foot Montreal
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent San Jose Earthquakes Stories
- Quakes extend unbeaten streak to seven league games and tie MLS record for longest unbeaten road streak to start season
- Quakes going for MLS record of six consecutive road wins to start season
- Chris Wondolowski National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Today at 4 p.m. Pt
- San Jose Earthquakes to Face Colorado Rapids on Road in 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals on May 20
- San Jose Earthquakes Announce Autism Acceptance Night on August 15 vs. St. Louis CITY SC
