SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has acquired $350,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) from Chicago Fire FC in exchange for a 2026 international roster slot.
The transaction provides San Jose with additional roster-building flexibility as the club continues to shape its roster ahead of the 2026 Major League Soccer season. Â
The San Jose Earthquakes kick off their 2026 MLS schedule Saturday, Feb. 21, against Sporting Kansas City at PayPal Park, where the club will give away 5,000 full-size soccer balls to launch their One Ball Can Change a Life campaign. The only way to guarantee a seat to all 2026 Earthquakes home games is by purchasing season tickets. Single-game and group tickets for matches at PayPal Park are now available to the general public HERE, while single-game tickets for the July 25 California Clasico at Stanford Stadium vs. the LA Galaxy are available HERE and the Sept. 19 PRIME TIME clash with LAFC are available HERE. Fans interested in tickets for groups of 10 or more can find more information HERE or call (408) 556-7700 and select option 3.Â
Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) – Earthquakes trade a 2026 international roster slot to Chicago Fire FC in exchange for $350,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM).
