{"id":7814,"date":"2026-08-26T23:38:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T23:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=7814"},"modified":"2026-08-26T23:38:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T23:38:59","slug":"earthquakes-add-german-midfielder-lowen-amid-losing-skid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=7814","title":{"rendered":"Earthquakes add German midfielder L\u00f6wen amid losing skid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Earthquakes are bringing in another creative player as they seek to stop their midseason downturn.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=7812\">SF Giants meltdown in ninth, blow six-run lead and fail to complete season\u2019s first three-game sweep<\/a><\/p>\n<p>San Jose traded for St. Louis CITY SC\u2019s Eduard L\u00f6wen on Thursday, bolstering their midfield with a player who has 47 goal contributions in 84 league games since arriving to MLS in 2022. In exchange, St. Louis received $425,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money, with an additional $500,000 in incentives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEduard is a proven player in this league with the versatility and experience to make an impact in our midfield,\u201d Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena said in a release. \u201cBeyond what he brings on the field, he\u2019s a great person with strong character and leadership qualities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Quakes are desperate for fresh energy as they have five losses, one draw and no wins since returning from the World Cup break in late July. They entered the season pause tied atop the West with Vancouver after winning their last game before the break, but they still have won just once since the end of April.<\/p>\n<p>L\u00f6wen, a Designated Player, has signed a new deal through the 2027-28 season. He has three goals and three assists in 13 appearances this season, as well as 20 goals and 27 assists in 84 MLS games through his career.<\/p>\n<p>He missed the beginning of this season with St. Louis after the death of his wife, Ilona, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=7810\">Fatal Oakland stabbing victim loved helping others<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2018m excited to build new relationships here in the community and am determined to help this team make a strong playoff push and be successful with this historic club,\u201d L\u00f6wen, 29, said in a team release.<\/p>\n<p>He had an assist in St. Louis\u2019 3-1 win earlier this month at PayPal Park over the Quakes.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>L\u00f6wen began his career with FC N\u00fcrnberg and played for Hertha Berlin, FC Augsburg and VfL Bochum in the German Bundesliga before making the leap to MLS.<\/p>\n<p>He will be available for selection when the Quakes play Saturday in Houston against the Dynamo.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=7808\">Kurtenbach: Preseason doesn\u2019t matter? 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