San Jose Earthquakes Acquire Scotland's World Cup GK Angus Gunn

WHO:

Field Level Media - The San Jose Earthquakes signed goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

San Jose Earthquakes - Angus Gunn is the starter for Scotland’s World Cup squad.

San Jose Earthquakes - Bruce Arena is the sporting director and head coach of the Earthquakes.

WHAT:

Field Level Media - Angus Gunn is a 30-year-old free agent who previously played for Nottingham Forest.

San Jose Earthquakes - Gunn is signed through the 2029-30 Major League Soccer season.

San Jose Earthquakes - Gunn will occupy an international roster slot.

Field Level Media - Gunn started all three group stage matches for Scotland, including a clean sheet against Haiti.

San Jose Earthquakes - Gunn has made 198 combined appearances in England’s top two flights.

San Jose Earthquakes - Gunn recorded 114 total appearances in league play with Norwich City.

WHERE:

Field Level Media - The Earthquakes are based in San Jose.

San Jose Earthquakes - The Earthquakes will host Orlando City SC at PayPal Park.

WHEN:

San Jose Earthquakes - The Earthquakes return from the World Cup break on July 22.

San Jose Earthquakes - The Earthquakes will play the LA Galaxy on July 25.

WHY:

Field Level Media - Bruce Arena stated they are pleased to sign a quality goalkeeper with international experience.

San Jose Earthquakes - Gunn expressed excitement about joining the Earthquakes and focusing on the playoffs.

HOW:

San Jose Earthquakes - Gunn's signing is pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 19:28 UTC)

The San Jose Earthquakes have signed goalkeeper Angus Gunn, who is the starter for Scotland’s World Cup squad and previously played for Nottingham Forest. Gunn, a 30-year-old free agent, will occupy an international roster slot and is signed through the 2029-30 Major League Soccer season, with his arrival pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 Visa. The Earthquakes, led by sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena, will return from the World Cup break on July 22 and are set to host Orlando City SC at PayPal Park on July 25.