SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club and midfielder Simon Dawkins have mutually agreed to part ways. The Earthquakes will exercise their one offseason Buyout of a Guaranteed Contract on the Designated Player and he will be placed on waivers.

Dawkins, 30, made 43 appearances (35 starts) for the Quakes since signing as a Designated Player in 2016, scoring five goals and providing two assists. He previously spent time on loan with the Quakes during the 2011 and 2012 seasons.

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Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) – Earthquakes exercise their one offseason Buyout of a Guaranteed Contract on M Simon Dawkins.