The last-place San Jose Earthquakes spent big – bigger than ever, in fact – to land Argentine midfielder Hernán López. Now, they’ve got equally big plans for their club-record signing.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: SigningThe San Jose Earthquakes have acquired Argentine midfielder Hernán López as a Designated Player, the club announced Thursday.The 23-year-old arrives from Argentine top-flight side Godoy Cruz. He is under contract through the 2026 MLS season with options for 2027-28.To land López, San Jose reportedly