On February 3, the Quakes announced the return of their reserve team, which will begin play in the new MLS Next Pro league. The new second tier unit, which will play in the Pacific Division, will not only include MLS clubs and reserve clubs that were previously in the USL but also invited independent clubs with no affiliation. Those include Rochester NY FC and Tacoma Defiance (Seattle Sounders)/Real Monarchs (Real Salt Lake)/Sporting KC 2 (Sporting KC)/North Texas SC (FC Dallas)/Fort Lauderdale CF (rebranded as Inter Miam II) (Inter Miami) from the USL Championship/League One.
Of note: LA Galaxy 2 (Los Dos) will remain in the USL Championship for 2022. LAFC will field their Next Pro reserve unit in 2023.
Per the Quakes: “The roster will be comprised of young first team players, amateur Quakes Academy players, and players signed directly to second team contracts.” Like the old reserves from 2005, and 2008-2012 expect some players to get needed time with the club.
NEWS: Earthquakes Announce 2022 MLS NEXT Pro Schedule and Ticketing Information
Quakes II will begin play on the road March 30 at Portland, and continue the road trip at Houston on April 3 before making their debut April 17 against the Dallas Next Pro team. Seattle (Tacoma Defiance) will play at PayPal Park twice on April 24 and August 5, while Portland (Timbers 2) will make their lone visit on May 8.
The schedule will also include a home and home match against 2023 expansion club St. Louis on the road May 29 and at PayPal Park August 21.
Season ticket holders will be allowed to attend 3 matches for free then $10 for any additional matches with the regular price set at $15.
To learn more about MLS NEXT Pro inaugural season, click here.
WEEK |
DATE |
OPPONENT |
HOME |
STADIUM |
TIME (PT) |
1 |
Wed., Mar 30 |
Portland |
Portland |
Hillsboro |
7:00 PM |
2 |
Sun., Apr 03 |
Houston |
Houston |
Aveva |
4:00 PM |
3 |
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4 |
Sun., Apr 17 |
Dallas |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
5:00 PM |
5 |
Sun., Apr 24 |
Seattle |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
5:00 PM |
6 |
Sat., Apr 30 |
Vancouver |
Vancouver |
Swanguard |
3:00 PM |
7 |
Sun., May 08 |
Portland |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
2:00 PM |
8 |
Sun., May 15 |
Colorado |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
7:30 PM |
9 |
Sat., May 21 |
Kansas City |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
7:00 PM |
10 |
Sun., May 29 |
St. Louis |
St. Louis |
SLU Hermann |
5:00 PM |
11 |
Sat., Jun 04 |
Seattle |
Seattle |
Cheyney |
7:00 PM |
12 |
Wed., Jun 08 |
Minnesota |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
7:00 PM |
13 |
Fri., Jun 17 |
Salt Lake City |
Salt Lake City |
Zions Bank |
6:00 PM |
14 |
Fri., Jun 24 |
Vancouver |
Vancouver |
Swanguard |
7:00 PM |
15 |
Fri., Jul 01 |
Houston |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
7:30 PM |
16 |
Sun., Jul 10 |
Dallas |
Dallas |
Choctaw |
5:30 PM |
17 |
Fri., Jul 15 |
Colorado |
Colorado |
Univ. of Denver |
3:00 PM |
18 |
Fri., Jul 22 |
Portland |
Portland |
Providence Park |
7:00 PM |
19 |
Sun., Jul 31 |
Salt Lake City |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
6:00 PM |
20 |
Fri., Aug 05 |
Seattle |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
7:30 PM |
21 |
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22 |
Sun., Aug 21 |
St. Louis |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
7:00 PM |
23 |
Sun., Aug 28 |
Kansas City |
Kansas City |
Swope Park |
3:00 PM |
24 |
Mon., Sep 05 |
Vancouver |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
6:00 PM |
25 |
Fri., Sep 09 |
Salt Lake City |
San Jose |
PayPal Park |
6:00 PM |
26 |
Sun., Sep 18 |
Minnesota |
Minnesota |
NSC |
4:00 PM |
Our take on the Quakes schedule can be found here.