Disaster in the Bay: Scotland's Gunn Endures Nightmare San Jose Debut in MLS Return

As the global football community slowly catches its breath following the thrilling summer spectacle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, domestic leagues across North America are finally kicking back into gear. However, for Scotland international Angus Gunn, the return to club duty proved to be a harsh and unforgiving reality check. According to BBC Sport, Gunn endured a nightmare debut for the San Jose Earthquakes, picking the ball out of his own net four times in a disastrous 4-0 home defeat to Orlando City. The match marked San Jose’s first fixture following Major League Soccer's extended mid-season hiatus for the World Cup, and sadly for the home fans at PayPal Park, the Earthquakes looked severely off the pace. Gunn, who recently made the switch to the Bay Area, was immediately thrust into the starting XI. Unfortunately for the Tartan Army favorite, the defensive unit in front of him crumbled under the pressure of a ruthless Orlando attack. It was a brutal baptism of fire for the shot-stopper. While Orlando City certainly deserve immense credit for their clinical finishing and fluid counter-attacks, San Jose’s porous backline left their new last line of defense completely exposed. The World Cup break was supposed to be a period of reset and tactical refinement for MLS franchises. Instead, San Jose returned looking disjointed and desperately lacking match sharpness. Every time Orlando surged forward, they looked capable of breaching the Earthquakes' defense, turning what was highly anticipated as a competitive post-tournament opener into a thoroughly one-sided rout. For Gunn, a goalkeeper who has faced intense scrutiny during his international career with Scotland, the heavy defeat will be a bitter pill to swallow. A four-goal concession on your club debut is the ultimate nightmare for any keeper, instantly eroding confidence and putting early pressure on the coaching staff's decision to hand him the starting gloves. Moving forward, San Jose will need to regroup quickly if they are to salvage their season. The condensed post-World Cup fixture schedule offers little time to dwell on such humiliating defeats. Meanwhile, Gunn will be desperate to put this nightmare debut firmly in the rearview mirror and prove his worth between the sticks in the coming weeks.