Tectonic Takes
@tectonictakes.bsky.social
Managed by co-host Ivan (https://bsky.app/profile/ivanornelas2.bsky.social) and co-hosted by Abram, Devon, Abel, Saz, and Favi. Covering San Jose Earthquakes, Bay Area soccer, and more. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TectonicTakes/
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As much as this MLS season was, it would’ve been even more fun if this talented Earthquakes roster made the playoffs. However the roster looks in 2026, your Tectonic Takes crew led by Abram, Devon, and Ivan will ramp content back up again next year!
Congratulations to Kevin Delos Santos on winning the Tectonic Takes fantasy football league! A hard fought battle against podcast cohost Ivan sealed your victory!
See you again in 2026 for another season!
See you again in 2026 for another season!
December 30, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Congratulations to Kevin Delos Santos on winning the Tectonic Takes fantasy football league! A hard fought battle against podcast cohost Ivan sealed your victory!
See you again in 2026 for another season!
See you again in 2026 for another season!
Beau Leroux sticking around for a while! That’s guaranteed a great reason to watch the San Jose Earthquakes going forward!
December 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Beau Leroux sticking around for a while! That’s guaranteed a great reason to watch the San Jose Earthquakes going forward!
Merry Christmas to all our friends in the Quakes, MLS, and World Soccer community!
December 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Merry Christmas to all our friends in the Quakes, MLS, and World Soccer community!
“Cristian Espinoza is leaving San Jose Earthquakes and is a free agent.”-FotMob, out to ruin my day.
December 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
“Cristian Espinoza is leaving San Jose Earthquakes and is a free agent.”-FotMob, out to ruin my day.
The Philadelphia Union academy has produced some great MLS (and beyond) talent so drafting a player that’s been through that path is a solid choice.
December 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Philadelphia Union academy has produced some great MLS (and beyond) talent so drafting a player that’s been through that path is a solid choice.
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Toluca's 12th Liga MX title reshapes discussion of Mexico's biggest clubs
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Why Toluca's 12th Liga MX title reshapes discussion about Mexico's biggest clubs
When discussing the hierarchy of Mexican soccer, the conversation always begins with the "big four" of Liga MX. Now, Toluca have made it a big five.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Toluca's 12th Liga MX title reshapes discussion of Mexico's biggest clubs
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Feels like just yesterday Michael Bradley scored a goal against Slovenia at the World Cup. Now he’s a head coach.
December 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Feels like just yesterday Michael Bradley scored a goal against Slovenia at the World Cup. Now he’s a head coach.
Can’t wait to see what Ousseni Bouda and Burkina Faso can do at AFCON!
December 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Can’t wait to see what Ousseni Bouda and Burkina Faso can do at AFCON!
As much as this MLS season was, it would’ve been even more fun if this talented Earthquakes roster made the playoffs. However the roster looks in 2026, your Tectonic Takes crew led by Abram, Devon, and Ivan will ramp content back up again next year!
December 8, 2025 at 2:26 AM
As much as this MLS season was, it would’ve been even more fun if this talented Earthquakes roster made the playoffs. However the roster looks in 2026, your Tectonic Takes crew led by Abram, Devon, and Ivan will ramp content back up again next year!
Oh hello there William Yarbrough!
December 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Oh hello there William Yarbrough!
Abram and Ivan break down the MLS Cup final in this preview! #MLS #MLSCupFinal #VWFC #InterMiami
youtu.be/OjjVE_tYMx8
youtu.be/OjjVE_tYMx8
MLS Cup Final 2025 Preview Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps
YouTube video by Tectonic Takes
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December 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Abram and Ivan break down the MLS Cup final in this preview! #MLS #MLSCupFinal #VWFC #InterMiami
youtu.be/OjjVE_tYMx8
youtu.be/OjjVE_tYMx8
Instead Mexico got South Korea and I was on the opposite side of the Tasman Sea.
Calling it now
USA
South Korea
Norway
New Zealand
-Ivan
USA
South Korea
Norway
New Zealand
-Ivan
December 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Instead Mexico got South Korea and I was on the opposite side of the Tasman Sea.
Calling it now
USA
South Korea
Norway
New Zealand
-Ivan
USA
South Korea
Norway
New Zealand
-Ivan
December 5, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Calling it now
USA
South Korea
Norway
New Zealand
-Ivan
USA
South Korea
Norway
New Zealand
-Ivan
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Cade Cowell opens the scoring for Chivas!
December 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Cade Cowell opens the scoring for Chivas!
For neutrals, Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Diego FC should be a breath of fresh air and win-win. The Eastern Conference will either see people rally behind the underdogs or the star power.
November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
For neutrals, Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Diego FC should be a breath of fresh air and win-win. The Eastern Conference will either see people rally behind the underdogs or the star power.
Along with Espinoza’s free agent status, the defense will get a necessary overhaul.
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Along with Espinoza’s free agent status, the defense will get a necessary overhaul.
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Andreas Dreyer honed his craft in the Hunger Games
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Andreas Dreyer honed his craft in the Hunger Games
23 goals this year for Anders Dreyer!
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 AM
23 goals this year for Anders Dreyer!
An all time MLS game keeps the fans’ attention on the playoffs despite the drawn out Round 1 format.
November 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
An all time MLS game keeps the fans’ attention on the playoffs despite the drawn out Round 1 format.
Vancouver Whitecaps take a bow!
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Vancouver Whitecaps take a bow!
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Excited to see the NWSL final take place in San Jose even though I couldn’t be there in person!
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Excited to see the NWSL final take place in San Jose even though I couldn’t be there in person!
Who you got moving on to the Conference Finals?
My (Ivan’s) picks:
Philadelphia Union
Inter Miami
Vancouver Whitecaps
San Diego FC
#MLSCupPlayoffs
My (Ivan’s) picks:
Philadelphia Union
Inter Miami
Vancouver Whitecaps
San Diego FC
#MLSCupPlayoffs
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Who you got moving on to the Conference Finals?
My (Ivan’s) picks:
Philadelphia Union
Inter Miami
Vancouver Whitecaps
San Diego FC
#MLSCupPlayoffs
My (Ivan’s) picks:
Philadelphia Union
Inter Miami
Vancouver Whitecaps
San Diego FC
#MLSCupPlayoffs
Oscar Verhoeven is a player we hoped to see reach his potential at San Jose. Even if this loan felt more like a prolonged goodbye rather than a hopeful return, there was still a glimmer. Not to be :(
November 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Oscar Verhoeven is a player we hoped to see reach his potential at San Jose. Even if this loan felt more like a prolonged goodbye rather than a hopeful return, there was still a glimmer. Not to be :(
We had writers and fans for Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC come on to the Tectonic Takes podcast to preview what we feel is the most exciting playoff matchup of the Conference Semifinals! youtu.be/TiaoKEUVXrw #MLS #MLSCupPlayoffs #LAFC #VancouverWhitecaps #SonHeungMin
Tectonic Takes 2025 MLS Playoff Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC
YouTube video by Tectonic Takes
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November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We had writers and fans for Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC come on to the Tectonic Takes podcast to preview what we feel is the most exciting playoff matchup of the Conference Semifinals! youtu.be/TiaoKEUVXrw #MLS #MLSCupPlayoffs #LAFC #VancouverWhitecaps #SonHeungMin
Abram and Devon discuss changes for San Jose Earthquakes and MLS potentially on the horizon. #VamosSJ
youtu.be/1Yqw7O6nkZY
youtu.be/1Yqw7O6nkZY
Episode 156: Change On The Horizon
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November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Abram and Devon discuss changes for San Jose Earthquakes and MLS potentially on the horizon. #VamosSJ
youtu.be/1Yqw7O6nkZY
youtu.be/1Yqw7O6nkZY