Among the San Jose Earthquakes five international signings this off-season, Florian Jungwirth arrived with the least fanfare. But throughout the preseason, the German defender and two-year Bundesliga veteran has been the most consistent of the newcomers, and Saturday evening, he’s expected to start for the Quakes in their season opener against the Montreal Impact.
“It’s a very good feeling that the coach trusts me,” Jungwirth said following Thursday’s training session. “From the first week I’ve been here, we’ve spoken a lot about that. But on the other hand, it’s a big responsibility for me.