The San Jose Clash were purchased and owned by the Kraft Group Sports on November 18, 1999.

San Jose revamped their roster for the 1999 season adding an influx of youth utilizing the draft with Jamie Clark, Jimmy Conrad, Scott Bower, Caleb Porter, Maxi Viera, Carlos Farias and Anthony Farace.

They also picked up Joe Cannon, Leighton O'Brien, Adam Frye and Joey Martinez.

The team set an MLS best in shootouts with 11 wins in 1999.

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