TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Mutual contract termination
The San Jose Earthquakes and midfielder Carlos Gruezo have mutually terminated his contract, the club announced Tuesday. He has since joined Ecuadorian top-flight powerhouse LDU Quito.
The 29-year-old Ecuador international spent the past two seasons with San Jose, arriving from German Bundesliga side FC Augsburg on a Designated Player deal.
Gruezo's exit solves the DP logjam in San Jose, with striker Chicho Arango, winger Cristian Espinoza and midfielder HernĂ¡n LĂ³pez occupying those three roster spots.
All told, Gruezo has spent six seasons in MLS across FC Dallas (2016-19) and San Jose (2023-24). He produced 3g/10a in 150 regular-season matches.
San Jose are undergoing a roster transformation under new head coach/sporting director Bruce Arena. The all-time winningest coach in MLS history was appointed in November.
Looking to bounce back from a Wooden Spoon finish in 2024, San Jose kick off their new season on Feb. 22 at home against Real Salt Lake (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
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