3 Degrees of Separation
How Inter Miami CF and San Jose Earthquakes Are Connected
DP TransferJosef MartínezJosef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout.
Played ForShared PlayersDax McCarty played for both Atlanta United FC and Chicago Fire FC
CoachedFrank YallopFrank Yallop managed San Jose Earthquakes (2001–2003, 2008–2013) and Chicago Fire FC (2013–2015).
Inter Miami CF connects to San Jose Earthquakes in 3 degrees through DP transfer, shared players and coaching. First, Inter Miami CF links to Atlanta United FC via DP transfer: Josef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout. Then, Atlanta United FC links to Chicago Fire FC via shared players: Dax McCarty played for both Atlanta United FC and Chicago Fire FC Finally, Chicago Fire FC links to San Jose Earthquakes via coaching: Frank Yallop managed San Jose Earthquakes (2001–2003, 2008–2013) and Chicago Fire FC (2013–2015).