The Earthquakes are coming off a fine showing in the Leagues Cup tournament, but as they hold the worst record in the MLS (4-19-2) regular season, the playoffs are not in the cards. So with nine games left in the regular season, what do the Earthquakes have in front of them?
Opportunity.
Ian Russell has an opportunity to parlay his role as interim manager into a full-time opportunity. The youth has an opportunity to gain experience. And as for the team? They have an opportunity to avoid being on the wrong side of history.