List of San Jose Earthquakes seasons

;Key to competitions • Major League Soccer (MLS) – The top-flight of soccer in the United States, established in 1996. • U.S. Open Cup (USOC) – The premier knockout cup competition in U.S. soccer, first contested in 1914. • CONCACAF Champions League (CCL) – The premier competition in North American soccer since 1962. It went by the name of Champions' Cup until 2008. ;Key to colors and symbols: ;Key to league record • Season = The year and article of the season • Div = Division/level on pyramid • League = League name • Pld = Games played • W = Games won • L = Games lost • D = Games drawn • GF = Goals for • GA = Goals against • GD = Goal difference • Pts = Points • PPG = Points per game • Conf. = Conference position • Overall = League position ;Key to cup record • DNE = Did not enter • DNQ = Did not qualify • NH = Competition not held or canceled • QR = Qualifying round • PR = Preliminary round • GS = Group stage • R1 = First round • R2 = Second round • R3 = Third round • R4 = Fourth round • R5 = Fifth round • Ro16 = Round of 16 • QF = Quarterfinals • SF = Semifinals • F = Final • RU = Runners-up • W = Winners ==Seasons==