"The 2025 jersey was designed in partnership with Campbell native and punk rock icon Lars Frederiksen of Rancid. Featuring handwritten and newspaper-clipped artwork, the jersey depicted the DIY ethos of punk flyers and the blue-collar makeup of many fans in the Bay Area, especially the subcultures that spark the most interesting creativity in the region. Frederiksen grew up here, and became indoctrinated into punk rock and soccer, all here."
"There's a long tradition of rock stars incorporating authentic football fandom into their shtick, not just for imagery or fashion, but actual fandom, especially in Europe or Latin America, where people are born into the culture of their hometown club. Anyone who watched the Oasis stadium concerts last year saw the cut-out of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola behind Noel Gallagher's guitar rig. Lars isn't the only one."
"There would be no professional team in the South Bay at all had the former Yugoslavia not produced Milan Mandaric, who bailed from Tito's regime to become a Silicon Valley electronics entrepreneur in the early '70s, when the very term 'Silicon Valley' was just about to gain traction. Milan then launched the Quakes after battling clueless league executives who wanted the club named after San Francisco. Milan saw promise in San Jose, as a destination. We have him to thank."
San Jose Earthquakes will unveil a Grateful Dead–themed secondary kit for their 2026 home opener, signaling a high-profile music-and-soccer partnership. The 2025 jersey collaboration with Campbell native Lars Frederiksen featured handwritten and newspaper-clipped artwork that reflected punk DIY ethos and Bay Area blue-collar subcultures; Frederiksen grew up locally and wrote the club’s 2014 theme song. Rock stars frequently incorporate genuine football fandom into performances, with examples such as Oasis referencing Pep Guardiola. Milan Mandaric emigrated from the former Yugoslavia, fought to locate the club in San Jose, launched the Quakes, and died last year.
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