In addition to a flurry of important player moves during the off-season, San Jose Earthquakes general manager Jesse Fioranelli made one change that more than the rest will resonate greatly around Avaya Stadium in the 2018 MLS season: the hiring of new head coach Mikael Stahre.
The Swedish coach is an MLS newcomer, but he learned a lot from Fioranelli about what to expect in moving across the Atlantic, and the 42 year old is prepared to adapt to the rigors of what his new league has in store.
“I am really excited,” said Stahre in his first interview with the media following the start of San Jose’s preseason camp.