In 2005, the then-owner of the Earthquakes, Anschutz Entertainment Group, announced plans of the team relocating to Houston due to failing efforts to secure a soccer-specific stadium in San Jose. The team holds a fierce rivalry with the LA Galaxy known as the California Clásico. In 2002, the team played in its first CONCACAF Champions Cup, making it to the quarterfinals. The Earthquakes have won two MLS Cup titles (2001, 2003) and two Supporters' Shields (2005, 2012).
The Earthquakes took part in the first game in MLS history, defeating D.C.
Originally as the San Jose Clash, the franchise began play in 1996 as one of the charter members of the league. The Earthquakes compete as a member club of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS). The San Jose Earthquakes are an American professional soccer club based in San Jose, California.