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San Jose Earthquakes positional preview: Defenders

The San Jose Earthquakes are gearing up for their season opener on Feb. 29 against Toronto FC, and with the preparations well underway, it’s time to take a look at the options in defense for Matias Almeyda in 2020.

Let’s run through the players in the mix currently on the roster in alphabetical order:

Oswaldo Alanis

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The big new addition this offseason, the Mexican joins with big expectations and has a combination of experience, international pedigree and skill.