San Jose Earthquakes Fire Head Coach Luchi Gonzalez After Poor Start

The San Jose Earthquakes have fired head coach Luchi Gonzalez following a poor start to the MLS season, with just three wins in 19 games and a recent 6-2 loss to LAFC. The team has the worst record in the league, sitting last in the Western Conference with 11 points and having conceded a league-worst 51 goals. Assistant coach Ian Russell has been named interim head coach, with assistants Steve Ralston, Luciano Fusco, and Adin Brown retaining their roles. General manager Chris Leitch emphasized the need for a change to meet the club's expectations. Gonzalez, who led the Quakes to the playoffs last year, expressed gratitude to the club and plans to reflect on his next steps. Russell, a familiar figure in the club, is expected to bring stability and experience to the role.