Munie and Judd each scored four minutes apart just before halftime, with the Earthquakes dominating possession and shots throughout the match. San Jose outshot Sporting KC 18-7 and had 15 corner kicks to just three for the visitors.
For Sporting KC, this loss comes after a major offseason overhaul with new general manager David Lee and head coach Rafaël Wicky. The team finished last in the Western Conference last season with only 28 goals, tied for fewest in the league.