| Club: | San Jose Clash |
| Season: | 1997 |
| Stadium: | Spartan Stadium |
| League: | Major League Soccer |
| League Result: | Conference: 5th Overall: 10th |
| Chrtitle: | Owner |
| Chairman: | Major League Soccer |
| Mgrtitle: | Coach |
| Manager: | Brian Quinn |
| League Topscorer: | Ronald Cerritos (12) |
| Cup1: | MLS Cup |
| Cup1 Result: | Did not qualify |
| Cup2: | U.S. Open Cup |
| Cup2 Result: | Quarterfinals |
| Cup3: | California Clásico |
| Cup3 Result: | 1st |
| American: | true |
| Prevseason: | 1996 |
| Nextseason: | 1998 |
The 1997 San Jose Clash season was the second season of the team's existence. San Jose finished the season in fifth place missing the playoffs for the first time. The season also saw head coach Laurie Calloway replaced by Brian Quinn halfway through the season. Controversy surrounded Eric Wynalda and Laurie Calloway. Tayt Ianni, Mac Cozier, Edumundo Rodriguez and Tom Liner were released halfway through the season when Calloway was replaced. Daniel Guzman played in only three games for the Clash before returning to Mexico.
See also: 1997 Major League Soccer season.
(SO) = Shootout[2]
See also: 1997 U.S. Open Cup.
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