Gunn is reportedly set to start at PayPal Park after joining San Jose during the league pause. His arrival follows the reported trade of Daniel to FC Dallas, ending the goalkeeper’s long spell as the Earthquakes’ first choice.
That change makes Gunn’s opening performance especially important. San Jose are not simply restarting a season; they are asking a new goalkeeper to settle quickly in a side that has built momentum around a much-improved defensive record.
The report also says the Earthquakes have added Australian striker Luka Jovanovic, giving Bruce Arena another attacking option for the second half of the campaign.
San Jose reportedly entered the break level with Vancouver Whitecaps at the top of the Western Conference. Nashville have since moved clear in the overall standings, while Vancouver have a game in hand, but the Earthquakes remain firmly in the race.
Their challenge is to combine attacking ambition with the discipline Munie highlighted. San Jose have been among MLS’s sharper turnaround stories after struggling defensively last season, and Orlando’s visit will test whether that progress has survived the pause.
Munie also offered an upbeat assessment of the squad’s mood: “The team is excited to play people other than our own practice,” he explained.
The schedule leaves little time for adjustment. After Orlando, San Jose face LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium on Saturday. The report says the Galaxy have added Japan striker Kyogo Furuhashi, although his availability remains unclear.
For the Earthquakes, Wednesday is the first test of Gunn, the defensive reset and their ability to handle renewed pressure at the top. Saturday could reveal whether the restart has become a genuine push for the Western Conference title.