Arena excited for ‘new challenge’ as Earthquakes head coach

SAN JOSE – Bruce Arena has succeeded at four different MLS stops during a Hall of Fame coaching career, including major turnarounds with the LA Galaxy and New England Revolution. Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet: Taking over a San Jose Earthquakes team that finished last in the entire league and gave up the most goals (78) in MLS history.

“This is a new challenge in my life, and I look forward to it,” Arena said at a press conference Wednesday. “This is what I do. I’m excited...