San Jose Earthquakes U23

The San Jose Earthquakes U23, were an American soccer team based in Turlock, California. They were the development team for the MLS San Jose Earthquakes. The team played in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference. [1]

San Jose Earthquakes
Full nameSan Jose Earthquakes U-23
Nickname(s)Quakes
Founded2013
Dissolved2014
StadiumWarrior Stadium, Turlock, California
OwnerEarthquakes Soccer, LLC
ManagerDana Taylor
LeagueUSL Premier Development League
20143rd Southwest Division
Playoffs: DNQ

In their only season in 2014, the U23 Earthquakes finished with 7 wins, 4 losses and 3 ties. They were 6–0–1 in their last seven games, but just missed the playoffs. Defender Ramon Martin Del Campo was named to the All-League and All-Conference teams.

On December 9, 2014, the parent club announced that the new Burlingame Dragons FC would be the Earthquakes official PDL affiliate starting in 2015, replacing the U23 team. [2]

Year-by-year

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Year Division League Regular Season Playoffs Open Cup
2014 4 USL PDL 3rd, Southwest Did not qualify Did not qualify

References

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  1. ^ "San Jose Earthquakes Acquire PDL Franchise". United Soccer Leagues (USL). October 28, 2013. Archived from the original on December 14, 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  2. ^ "San Jose Earthquakes announce new USL PDL affiliate: The Burlingame Dragons". Robert Jonas. SB Nation. December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.