Yeferson Quintana

How he joined the club: Acquired on a season-long loan on Jan. 17, 2018.

2018 (San Jose Earthquakes): Made 10 starts in 13 total appearances in MLS play, tallying one goal and one assist … Made his MLS debut against Minnesota United FC on March 3, starting and playing 54 minutes … Scored his first MLS goal against New York City FC on March 31 in just his third appearance … Recorded his first MLS assist against the New England Revolution on June 13 … U.S. Open Cup: Did not feature in the Fourth-Round matchup against the Portland Timbers on June 6 … International Friendlies: Started and played 45 minutes against Club Leon on March 24 … Entered as a substitute at halftime against Manchester United on July 22.

Professional Experience (Peñarol): Tallied three goals and two assists in 29 appearances, while helping Peñarol win the championship with a 26-3-8 regular-season record during the 2017 season … Helped Peñarol possess the league’s best defense in 2017, allowing just 26 goals in 37 games (.70 goals per game) … Signed first professional contract with Peñarol in 2016 after earning a call-up from the team’s academy at the age of 18.