SAN JOSE, Calif.—Aside from new Designated Player Simon Dawkins, the San Jose Earthquakes’ biggest signing of the winter might be a 28-year-old who is being asked to make a professional leap in terms of the quality of his opposition.
That MLS represents the highest club level for Alberto Quintero in at least six years – and maybe ever, depending on how you rate Spain’s second division – did not keep the Quakes from pursuing the Panamanian international to provide speed on the flanks.
“He’s a good enough player to start in this league,” said San Jose coach Dominic Kinnear.