SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES HEAD COACH MATIAS ALMEYDA
On goals set for the new season:
“The most challenging goal, which is to be competitive. By being a competitive team that can define the course of the season. In the meantime, we are happy and enjoying the week before our match. We’re looking forward to starting the season and I am personally thankful towards this organization and this league and style of soccer that allows me to continue learning. We are very enthusiastic.”
On lessons learned from the previous season to pass on to new players:
“Just from the experience of being in this league for one year, I can only say to him [Oswaldo Alanis] that this not an easy competition.