2 Degrees of Separation
How San Jose Earthquakes and Sporting Kansas City Are Connected
CoachedFrank YallopFrank Yallop managed San Jose Earthquakes (2001–2003, 2008–2013) and LA Galaxy (2006–2007).
DP TransferDP TransferDejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.
San Jose Earthquakes connects to Sporting Kansas City in 2 degrees through coaching and DP transfer. First, San Jose Earthquakes links to LA Galaxy via coaching: Frank Yallop managed San Jose Earthquakes (2001–2003, 2008–2013) and LA Galaxy (2006–2007). Finally, LA Galaxy links to Sporting Kansas City via DP transfer: Dejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.