San Jose Earthquakes have appointed Jesse Fioranelli, a former AS Roma executive, as their new general manager.

What happened?

Fioranelli had previously worked for several top-flight clubs in Europe, including Roma and Lazio. At Roma, his duties included scouting, match analysis, player development, and recruiting.

Why it matters for San Jose Earthquakes

The Quakes engaged Nolan Partners to aid in the search, receiving 272 applications from candidates representing 130 different clubs. Fioranelli will work with technical director Chris Leitch and manager Dominic Kinnear to improve the team's performance.

What comes next?

Fioranelli's extensive list of contacts will allow San Jose to have more success in recruiting designated players from overseas. The team currently stands 10th in Major League Soccer, with 41 points from 34 games, and a recent form of WLWLL. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 10th | | Goals this season | 60 scored, 63 conceded | | Title race | 22 points behind leaders San Diego | | Next fixture | vs Los Angeles Galaxy (away, 2026-08-20) | The hope is that Fioranelli's experience will help the Quakes improve their league position and make a push for the playoffs.