Major League Soccer Regular Season - 7
Sporting Kansas City 1 - 3 FT San Jose Earthquakes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' J. Bartlett (D. Joveljic)
J. Skahan (N. Tsakiris) 44'
HT
J. Skahan (P. Judd) 49'
54' S. Suleymanov
57' ↓ C. Harris ↑Capita
66' ↓ M. Garcia ↑J. Davis
66' ↓ S. Suleymanov ↑S. Afrifa
↓ B. Leroux ↑I. Harkes 69'
↓ J. Skahan ↑N. Fernandez 69'
D. Romney (D. Munie) 75'
↓ B. Kikanovic ↑J. Jasinski 76'
81' ↓ J. Bartlett ↑T. Calheira
81' ↓ J. Reid ↑K. Agyabeng
82' T. Calheira
↓ P. Judd ↑P. Marie 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sporting Kansas City
Goalkeepers
John Pulskamp 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Justin Reynolds 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Ian James 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Diego Borges 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jayden Reid
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jacob Bartlett 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Manu García
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Lasse Berg Johnsen 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
84
Passes
5
Duels
Forwards
Magomed Shapi Suleymanov 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Dejan Joveljić 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Calvin Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Jack Kortkamp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jansen Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Bartlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Davis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwaku Agyabeng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Macielo Tschantret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Capita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephen Afrifa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taylor Calheira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Daniel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Benjamin Kikanović
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Daniel Munie
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Reid Roberts
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
82
Passes
4
Duels
Dave Romney 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Midfielders
Niko Tsakiris
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Ronaldo Vieira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beau Leroux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Jack Skahan 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.5
Rating
Preston Judd
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Ousseni Bouda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Earl Edwards Jr.
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jack Jasinski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Marie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Floriani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noel Buck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nonso Adimabua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 - 0 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 04/20/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 - 5 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Earthquakes Stadium |
| 03/02/2025 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 07/14/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 03/17/2024 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 10/26/2023 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
02/22/2026
04/20/2025
03/02/2025
07/14/2024
03/17/2024
10/26/2023
Sporting Kansas City Win
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -10
P: 4 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Quakes Comeback Masterclass Leaves Kansas City Stunned
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 51/100. An electric Jack Skahan double proved the ultimate difference as San Jose flipped an early deficit into a commanding away victory.
Early Tremors
Sporting Kansas City stepped onto the pitch determined to dictate the early tempo and relieve some early-season pressure. The hosts established their rhythm quickly, eager to reward the home support. Their aggressive approach paid off when Jacob Bartlett found a pocket of space and smashed the ball into the net after 27 minutes, perfectly set up by a clever ball from D. Joveljic. At that stage, a remarkably high Balance rating defined the contest. Both teams were locked in a midfield scrap, effectively splitting possession down the middle with San Jose barely edging the ball at 51%. But the San Jose Earthquakes refused to crumble under the deficit. Right before the halftime whistle blew, a crucial defensive lapse allowed Jack Skahan to link up seamlessly with N. Tsakiris. Skahan leveled the score, instantly shifting the entire psychological momentum of the match as they headed into the tunnel.
The Skahan Pivot
The second half commenced with unmatched, explosive Intensity from the visitors. San Jose smelled blood, and barely four minutes after the restart, Skahan delivered his devastating second blow. P. Judd provided the incisive service, cutting through the Kansas City defensive lines, and Skahan finished with ruthless precision. That rapid-fire brace completely changed the tactical complexion of the game, forcing the hosts to abandon their game plan and chase an equalizer. Sporting KC desperately tried to respond, pushing numbers forward in waves, but their attacks entirely lacked a clinical edge in the final third. They rained down 10 total shots over the course of the evening, yet only a meager three actually tested the visiting goalkeeper. The Quakes comfortably absorbed the mounting pressure, maintaining their shape while constantly looking lethal on the counter-attack, exploiting the gaps left behind.
Sealing the Points
Any lingering hopes of a dramatic home rescue were decisively extinguished in the 75th minute. As Kansas City committed too many bodies forward, Daniel Munie capitalized on the open space, whipping in a mathematically precise pass for D. Romney. The defender made no mistake, burying the third goal and effectively silencing the home crowd. From there, San Jose’s defensive structure held absolutely firm, riding out the remaining fifteen minutes with composed, veteran efficiency. This commanding 3-1 road victory cements the Quakes' strong early-season form, keeping them safely in the upper half of the standings. Conversely, for Kansas City, the Stakes are already getting uncomfortably high. Sitting in 13th place with a dismal goal difference, their season arc is plunging in the wrong direction. They need drastic tactical answers, and they need them fast before the campaign slips away.
Key Questions
What made Jack Skahan the Man of the Match?
Skahan completely flipped the momentum, scoring a crucial equalizer before halftime and adding the match-winning second goal right after the break.
How did Sporting Kansas City complete the comeback from behind?
It was actually San Jose who completed the comeback, overturning Sporting KC's early lead with three unanswered goals to seal the victory.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Strike Force Against a Brick Wall
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. An early-season clash of contrasting trajectories, where San Jose's ironclad defense meets Sporting KC's desperate push for relevance.
The Setup
The visitors are flying high. San Jose's Form is undeniable, anchored by a backline that has conceded just once in five matches. Meanwhile, Sporting KC's competitive Balance is completely off. They have shipped 14 goals already, leaving them languishing near the bottom of the table. The early-season Stakes are relatively low on paper, but the pressure inside the home camp is mounting rapidly.
Key Battle
Dejan Joveljić is the sole bright spot for Sporting Kansas City right now. He is a proven goal machine capable of carrying an attack single-handedly. Waiting for him is Daniel, the San Jose Earthquakes shot-stopper who is playing like an absolute wall. With a flurry of saves and four clean sheets already, beating Daniel is MLS's toughest assignment today.
Our Prediction
San Jose will exploit Sporting KC's glaring defensive cracks. Expect a tight, frustrating first half for the hosts before the visitors punish them mercilessly on the counter. A 2-0 away victory feels inevitable.