Jonathan González Signs with San Jose Earthquakes

Veteran Midfielder Joins the Earthquakes

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The San Jose Earthquakes have signed 26-year-old Mexican international midfielder Jonathan González, who is signed through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2028. González joins the Earthquakes as a free agent, having most recently played for FC Juárez in LIGA MX.

Why it matters

Adding an experienced player like González provides the Earthquakes with valuable midfield depth as they prepare for the 2026 season. His prior experience in both MLS and LIGA MX could prove beneficial for the team.

The details

González joins San Jose as a free agent, having most recently played for FC Juárez in LIGA MX. Earthquakes sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena stated, 'We're pleased to sign Jonathan González. Jonathan is a seasoned veteran with experience in LIGA MX and at the international level who adds depth to our midfield.' Throughout his career, González has primarily played for CF Monterrey, a LIGA MX powerhouse, with a loan stint at Minnesota United FC. He initially represented the United States at the youth level before switching to represent Mexico, earning three caps with El Tri.

  • González is signed through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2028.

The players

Jonathan González

A 26-year-old Mexican international midfielder who has signed with the San Jose Earthquakes.

Bruce Arena

The sporting director and head coach of the San Jose Earthquakes.

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What they’re saying

“We're pleased to sign Jonathan González. Jonathan is a seasoned veteran with experience in LIGA MX and at the international level who adds depth to our midfield.”

— Bruce Arena, Sporting Director and Head Coach, San Jose Earthquakes (newsy-today.com)

“I'm excited to come back home to the Bay Area and play for the Earthquakes. We had a strong preseason and I'm looking forward to being a part of the team in 2026.”

— Jonathan González (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

San Jose will open their 2026 season on Saturday evening with a home match against Sporting Kansas City (10:30 pm ET | Apple TV).

The takeaway

This signing of veteran midfielder Jonathan González provides the San Jose Earthquakes with additional depth and experience in the midfield as they prepare for the 2026 MLS season.