In the wake of yet another disappointing result in a season that is slowly slipping away, the San Jose Earthquakes announced today that they have terminated long-serving general manager John Doyle.
Doyle was the first hire of the Earthquakes back in October 2007 when the organization returned to MLS following a two-year hiatus. The long-time GM had previously worked and played for the club from its inaugural 1996 season.
“It’s obviously a big decision,” said Earthquake president Dave Kaval in a conference call with reporters. “We want to thank John for his amazing contributions to the club since 2007.