STANFORD — The Earthquakes have reached a crucial juncture in the 2017 MLS season.
It starts with a rookie coach facing a brutal baptism Saturday as the Quakes renew the California Clasico against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Stanford Stadium.
It continues with a restless fan base expressing frustrations over a decade of mostly futility.
Everything needs to change for new coach Chris Leitch and the Quakes with more than 50,000 fans expected for San Jose’s marquee regular-season home game that gives the team a chance to boost its flagging support.
The anticipated game also kickstarts another big July of soccer for the Bay Area.