With the 2017 season officially in the books, the San Jose Earthquakes have plenty to be proud of on and off the field. A trip to the postseason for the first time in five years and a spot in the U.S. Open Cup semis for the first time since 2004 highlight the calendar year.
Let’s takes a look at how individuals on the team fared this year and how they impacted the club.
Francois Affolter
Francois Affolter, 26, signed with the Quakes in July to boost the team’s backline depth. Injuries had decimated the Earthquakes’ expected talent-level, with season-long varieties to both Harold Cummings and Marvell Wynne.