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The San Jose Earthquakes are a professional soccer team based in San Jose, California, competing in Major League Soccer (MLS). Established in 1994 as the San Jose Clash, the team was renamed in 1999 to reflect the area's seismic heritage. After a brief relocation to Houston, the franchise returned to San Jose in 2008 with plans for a new stadium. The Earthquakes have a strong history, winning two MLS Cup championships in 2001 and 2003, along with two Supporters' Shields for the best regular season record. They have also secured four Western Conference championships and one US Open Cup championship. The team has featured notable players, including Landon Donovan and Chris Wondolowski, the all-time leading scorer in MLS history. Since 2008, they have played at Buck Shaw Stadium while awaiting the completion of their new soccer-specific stadium.