USMNT prospect’s father rips San Jose Earthquakes ahead of Chivas move

Cruz Medina would have done anything to play for the San Jose Earthquakes, but the MLS club killed the top prospect’s dream by not giving him a chance, his father says.

Antonio Guero Medina launched a diatribe on social media as reports say his son is on the verge of joining Liga MX power Chivas.

The 19-year-old developed a reputation as a top prospect in San Jose’s academy, signing as a Homegrown Player in 2022 when he was 15.

But Medina has yet to make his first-team debut for the Earthquakes, spending his time in MLS Next Pro with the club’s reserve side The Town FC.

With his son on the verge of leaving his childhood team without a senior appearance to his name, Medina’s father hit out at the club on his Instagram story.

He said his son was an Earthquakes fan since birth and ‘willing to do anything for the badge,’ but claimed that the club ‘found every way to kill his dream.’

The midfielder’s father added that ‘all these people they have in charge (don’t) have a (expletive) clue!’ He concluded his post by encouraging young players to steer clear of San Jose’s academy.

Medina is set to embark on a fresh start at Chivas, as reports state he will begin with the club’s reserve side CD Tapatío.

The California-born player has represented the United States at various youth international levels, but has also accepted a call-up from Mexico’s under-20 side. His international future is still up in the air.