The state of the Quakes has been one of the hottest topics in MLS this week, as the frustrations of holding title to the coldest team in the league have fans and pundits alike wondering what is going on in San Jose.



During last weekend’s 2-0 loss to the Montréal Impact, a seemingly bizarre sequence of events unfolded for all to see at Stade Saputo and on television at home between coach Mikael Stahre and two of his players, Anibal Godoy and Fatai Alashe.



First came the substitution of Godoy as the first half was winding down. The Panama international, who had earned a yellow card for a rough tackle earlier in the game, was apparently feeling some discomfort and discreetly motioned to the bench that he needed to come out of the game. Stahre acknowledged the player’s wishes, although he hoped Godoy could make it to halftime before the substitution needed to be made.



“By the time he had signaled me for the the third or fourth time that...