San Jose Earthquakes 2024 season: Here's what fans can expect on and off the field for the team's 50th year

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — The 50th anniversary of Earthquakes football will be celebrated starting this weekend in San Jose.

Two professional soccer teams will call PayPal Park home this year, but the original tenants will return this weekend.

The 2024 season for the San Jose Earthquakes begins with a California Clásico matchup against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

“It's a game we take very personally,” Earthquakes coach Lucie Gonzalez said. “The fans do it, we do it, and the players, the new players are engaged – they understand the history. We want to take care of it in front of our fans. Rain or shine, they will come and give us a lot.” “They were great last year and we want to make them proud.”

Unfortunately, fans watched as the Quakes fell short of the championship last season after a first-round exit.

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But the players' confidence was not shaken. They know the chances to win it all are out there.

“Last season, we missed the details, and that is something we have to overcome this year,” SG Earthquakes goalkeeper Daniel said. “We will be ready for the playoffs.”

“I don't want to call it pressure,” SG Earthquakes midfielder Christian Espinosa said. “It's motivation. At the end of the day, we play 11v11 on the pitch. Anything can happen.”

This is what you can expect on the field. But off the field, we'll also have to see what fans can expect here at PayPal.

Fun, delicious and from California is the theme of the menu this year.

From Psycho Donuts to lobster mac and cheese, there will be something for every fan.

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“We are really looking forward to providing our fans with all the in-stand experiences from the concessions, from the time they enter the stadium until they leave,” Oak View Group Hospitality associate. General Manager Brian Lyon said. “We're bringing a lot of classic games locally from the Bay Area as well as the California coast. So, there's a lot of fun, fresh new elements for fans in the games.”

Why not? It's a special year.

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Earthquakes series.

All parts of the organization, from the fan experience to the players themselves, want to make sure this year is a great one for San Jose.

“It is a club with a great history, and many good players who have played here in this stadium,” Espinosa said. “It is our responsibility to represent San Jose in the best way possible.”

And it all starts on Saturday at PayPal Park with a 7:30pm match against LA Galaxy.

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