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SJ Earthquakes vs Sporting KC: match statistics

SJ Earthquakes crest
SJ Earthquakes
3 : 0half-time 2:0
Sporting KC crest
Sporting KC
155%(1.93)
X25%(4.10)
220%(3.60)

San Jose Earthquakes show a clear advantage in recent form with 1.2 points per match compared to a mere 0.2 for Sporting KC. The hosts have secured 2 wins in their last 5 matches, while the visitors have not won a single game in that period. Sporting KC is in dramatic form with four losses and one draw in their last five outings, conceding as many as 11 goals in the process. Although both teams have defensive issues, San Jose Earthquakes demonstrates greater offensive efficiency with 7 goals in the last 5 matches versus just 2 goals for the visitors. The home advantage and clearly superior form point towards a home victory, although their defense remains a weak point, which could open the door for a draw.

SJ Earthquakes vs Sporting KC: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

SJ Earthquakes played against Sporting KC in MLS (United States). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 3:0.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

San Jose Earthquakes show a clear advantage in recent form with 1.2 points per match compared to a mere 0.2 for Sporting KC. The hosts have secured 2 wins in their last 5 matches, while the visitors have not won a single game in that period. Sporting KC is in dramatic form with four losses and one draw in their last five outings, conceding as many as 11 goals in the process. Although both teams have defensive issues, San Jose Earthquakes demonstrates greater offensive efficiency with 7 goals in the last 5 matches versus just 2 goals for the visitors. The home advantage and clearly superior form point towards a home victory, although their defense remains a weak point, which could open the door for a draw.

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Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

44Possession (%)56
SJ EarthquakesSporting KC
17Shots7
SJ EarthquakesSporting KC
6Shots on target1
SJ EarthquakesSporting KC
1.89xG0.79
SJ EarthquakesSporting KC
15Corners3
SJ EarthquakesSporting KC
56Dangerous attacks37
SJ EarthquakesSporting KC
14Fouls10
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1Cards0
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Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. SJ EarthquakesYellow cardDaniel Munie
  2. Sporting KCSubstitutionOn: Kwaku AgyabengOff: Justin Reynolds
  3. SJ EarthquakesGoalDaniel Munie
  4. SJ EarthquakesGoalPreston JuddAssist: Jamar Ricketts
  5. SJ EarthquakesGoalDaniel MunieAssist: Beau Leroux
  6. SJ EarthquakesSubstitutionOn: Ian HarkesOff: Ronaldo Augusto Vieira Nan
  7. Sporting KCSubstitutionOn: Jansen MillerOff: Magomed Suleymanov
  8. Sporting KCSubstitutionOn: Taylor CalheiraOff: Calvin Harris

Referee and managers

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FAQ

What was the result of SJ Earthquakes vs Sporting KC?

The MLS match finished SJ Earthquakes 3:0 Sporting KC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

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