'I think if you're good enough, you're old enough.' Cruz Medina, a San Francisco native, signed a Homegrown Player contract with the SJEarthquakes at age 15, making him the third youngest player in club history.
Cruz Medina, a product of the Quakes Academy, signed a Homegrown Player contract with San Jose through the 2026 season, with a club option for 2027, according to the Earthquakes website.
Medina, a midfielder, signed in June at 15 years, 252 days old, making him the third youngest player in Earthquakes history and 15th youngest in Major League Soccer history, the team said.Stay informed about local news and weather. Get the NBC Bay Area app for
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