TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension<\/p>\n
The San Jose Earthquakes<\/a> have signed forward Preston Judd<\/a> to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30, the club announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n The 27-year-old is enjoying a breakout season with San Jose. He’s posted a team-high 13 goal contributions (11g\/2a) in 15 matches this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe are pleased to re-sign Preston Judd,\u201d said sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena. \u201cHe has made very good progress over the past year and a half, and has had an impressive goal-scoring record.<\/p>\n “We look forward to his continued progress and contributions to the San Jose Earthquakes. He is most deserving of a new contract.\u201d<\/p>\n Since joining San Jose in 2024, Judd has tallied 20g\/8a in 79 appearances across all competitions. He previously featured for the LA Galaxy<\/a>, where he contributed 3g\/1a in 19 matches.<\/p>\n \u201cIt feels great to re-sign with San Jose and commit to the Earthquakes for the foreseeable future,\u201d said Judd.<\/p>\n \u201cGetting an opportunity to be in an environment where people believe in me, from the coaches, to my teammates, and of course, the fans, has allowed me to grow as a player during my time here. Now I\u2019m eager to make more memories with the Quakes for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n San Jose have been the surprise story of the MLS season, currently sitting second in the Western Conference (32 points; 10W-3L-2D).<\/p>\n They return to action on July 22, when they host Orlando City<\/a> (10:30 pm ET | Apple TV<\/a>).<\/p>\n