Ivan OrnelasSan Jose Earthquakes 1–2 Portland Timbers: Stuck in LimboThe victories over LAFC and Colorado Rapids on either side of a US Open Cup win against Oakland Roots feels like a year ago rather than a…Jun 21Jun 21
Ivan OrnelasEuro 2024 PredictionsEvery time a major tournament comes up, I am filled with excitement. Whether these predictions prove right or wrong, I look forward to…Jun 12Jun 12
Ivan OrnelasDC United 0–0 San Jose Earthquakes: A Mutual Missed OpportunityWhether you watched the game kick off at 4:30 pm or 7:30 pm, chances are fans from the Bay Area had a similar reaction to this result as…Sep 10, 2023Sep 10, 2023
Ivan OrnelasSan Jose Earthquakes and Oakland Roots Face Final GauntletsEven with the forgiving playoff structure in place for the top two leagues in the United States soccer system, finishing a season strong is…Sep 8, 2023Sep 8, 2023
Ivan OrnelasSan Jose Earthquakes 0–1 UANL Tigres: When Worlds CollideThe Leagues Cup has provided some great encounters between MLS and Liga MX clubs, and now it’s San Jose Earthquakes’s turn to experience…Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Ivan OrnelasOakland Soul 3–1 SF Glens: Finishing the Season StrongIt’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. It seems harsh because the Soul got off to an incredible start in 2023. But it all came down…Jul 3, 2023Jul 3, 2023
Ivan OrnelasOakland Roots 0–2 Rio Grande Valley: No Gas, All BreaksGas Pedal by Bay Area legend Sage the Gemini played as the final minutes ticked before kick off and that’s the energy I wanted to see the…Jun 30, 2023Jun 30, 2023
Ivan OrnelasSan Jose Earthquakes 1–2 St. Louis City: Redemption Performance?When Major League Soccer gets into the busy part of its schedule, you have to move like a shark: just keep swimming forward regardless of…Jun 26, 2023Jun 26, 2023
Ivan OrnelasOakland Roots 0–0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds: Discovery of DepthAs the CONCACAF Gold Cup begins next weekend and other international qualifiers and competitions occur worldwide, both the Oakland Roots…Jun 19, 2023Jun 19, 2023
Ivan OrnelasSan Jose Earthquakes June Preview: Resharpening the Offense a MustA double game week can be frustrating because of the fixture congestion and players battling fatigue and fitness, but it does expose some…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023