“Paul Rothrock gives Seattle the lead with a perfectly placed right-footed shot into the bottom right corner after Jesús Ferreira's precise through ball unlocks the San Jose defense”
Pivotal“Seattle makes a triple substitution bringing on Cristian Roldán, Álex Roldán, and Osaze De Rosario to shore up their lead and add fresh legs for the final quarter”
SJ Earthquakes
Seattle Sounders
Outstanding performance
Seattle Sounders•GoalkeeperSeattle Sounders secured a crucial 1-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes through Paul Rothrock's clinical 20th-minute finish, capitalizing on a well-worked move involving Jesús Ferreira's precise through ball. The Sounders controlled proceedings after taking the lead, weathering some second-half pressure from the home side who struggled to create clear-cut chances despite earning promising free-kick opportunities. The match became increasingly fractious as San Jose pushed for an equalizer, with five yellow cards accumulating throughout the contest as both teams made tactical substitutions to influence the outcome. This victory maintains Seattle's strong positioning in the Western Conference standings while leaving San Jose searching for consistency in their early-season form.
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Missed opportunity. Preston Judd of the San Jose Earthquakes attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Cristian Roldan allowed it to go out of play.
The attempt on goal has been thwarted. Daniel Munie of the San Jose Earthquakes directed a header from the center of the penalty area, but it was successfully blocked. The cross that set up the chance came from Niko Tsakiris.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Andrew Thomas allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for the San Jose Earthquakes: Paul Marie replaces Benji Kikanovic.
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed for San Jose Earthquakes; Score remains 0-1 in favor of Seattle Sounders FC.
VAR Review: Goal by Cody Baker for Seattle Sounders FC.
Goal! The Seattle Sounders FC extend their lead to 2-0 against the San Jose Earthquakes. Cody Baker scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Substitution for Seattle Sounders FC: Snyder Brunell comes on to replace Peter Kingston.
Niko TsakirisYellow CardNiko Tsakiris of the San Jose Earthquakes has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Osaze De Rosario of Seattle Sounders FC was awarded a free kick in their defensive half.
Niko Tsakiris of the San Jose Earthquakes committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after a play by Nouhou Tolo resulted in a defensive error.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Alex Roldan allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive effort underway. Preston Judd of the San Jose Earthquakes attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but Andrew Thomas of the Seattle Sounders FC makes a save to the left corner. The assist came from Niko Tsakiris, who delivered a cross.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Andrew Thomas allowed the ball to go out of play.
Another offensive push! Niko Tsakiris from the San Jose Earthquakes takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but Andrew Thomas of the Seattle Sounders FC makes a great save, stopping it in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Jack Skahan.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Andrew Thomas allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Ronaldo Vieira of the San Jose Earthquakes takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area. However, Andrew Thomas of the Seattle Sounders FC makes a save, diving to his left. The assist for the attempt comes from Timo Werner.
Nick Fernandez of the San Jose Earthquakes was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Nick Fernandez of the San Jose Earthquakes earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Ronaldo Vieira committed a foul against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Cristian Roldan of Seattle Sounders FC earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Alex Roldan allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for the San Jose Earthquakes: Jack Skahan replaces Ousséni Bouda.
Substitution for the San Jose Earthquakes: Nick Fernandez comes on to replace Beau Leroux.
The attempt on goal is denied. Preston Judd of the San Jose Earthquakes fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets intercepted. The assist came from Ronaldo Vieira.
The attempt is thwarted. Ousséni Bouda of the San Jose Earthquakes fires a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The setup came from Vítor Costa, who delivered a cross.
Vítor Costa of the San Jose Earthquakes committed a foul.
Cody Baker from Seattle Sounders FC was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Substitution for Seattle Sounders FC: Alex Roldan comes on to replace Nikola Petkovic.
Substitution for Seattle Sounders FC: Osaze De Rosario replaces Danny Musovski.
Substitution for Seattle Sounders FC: Cristian Roldan comes on to replace Georgi Minoungou.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Cody Baker allowed the ball to go out of play.
Another offensive push underway. Peter Kingston of Seattle Sounders FC takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Daniel from San Jose Earthquakes makes a save, stopping the ball in the upper center of the goal. The assist came from Nikola Petkovic, who delivered a well-placed through ball.
Another offensive effort underway. Preston Judd of the San Jose Earthquakes takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Beau Leroux, who delivered a well-placed through ball.
The attempt is thwarted. Beau Leroux of the San Jose Earthquakes fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Another offensive push! Daniel Munie of the San Jose Earthquakes takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist came from Timo Werner, who delivered a cross.
Niko Tsakiris of the San Jose Earthquakes earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Foul committed by Albert Rusnák of the Seattle Sounders FC.
Peter Kingston of Seattle Sounders FC has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Vítor Costa from the San Jose Earthquakes has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Peter Kingston from Seattle Sounders FC committed a foul.
A shot was deflected. Ousséni Bouda of the San Jose Earthquakes attempted a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Niko Tsakiris.
Substitution for the San Jose Earthquakes: Vítor Costa comes on to replace DeJuan Jones, who is leaving the field due to an injury.
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
Danny MusovskiYellow CardDanny Musovski of Seattle Sounders FC has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Match interruption due to an injury to DeJuan Jones of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Danny Musovski from Seattle Sounders FC committed a foul.
DeJuan Jones of the San Jose Earthquakes earned a free kick on the left side.
The attempt was thwarted. Niko Tsakiris of the San Jose Earthquakes had a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area that was intercepted. The assist came from Ousséni Bouda, who delivered a cross.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Nikola Petkovic allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Cody Baker allowed the ball to go out of play.
A new offensive effort unfolds as Ousséni Bouda from the San Jose Earthquakes attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but Andrew Thomas, the goalkeeper for the Seattle Sounders FC, makes a save right in the center of the goal.
Corner awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Antino Lopez allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive push. Paul Rothrock of Seattle Sounders FC takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Daniel, the goalkeeper for San Jose Earthquakes, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Peter Kingston.
Opportunity wasted. Beau Leroux of the San Jose Earthquakes took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal. The assist came from Niko Tsakiris.
Nikola PetkovićYellow CardNikola Petkovic of Seattle Sounders FC has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Niko Tsakiris of the San Jose Earthquakes earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Nikola Petkovic committed a foul against the Seattle Sounders FC.
Substitution for Seattle Sounders FC: Albert Rusnák replaces Jesús Ferreira.
The second half has begun with the scoreline standing at San Jose Earthquakes 0, Seattle Sounders FC 1.
The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading San Jose Earthquakes 0, Seattle Sounders FC 1.
Timo Werner committed a foul against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Cody Baker from Seattle Sounders FC was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
Niko Tsakiris of the San Jose Earthquakes was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jesús Ferreira from Seattle Sounders FC committed a foul.
Niko Tsakiris of the San Jose Earthquakes takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a free kick, but the ball strikes the right post.
Preston Judd of the San Jose Earthquakes has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Antino Lopez from Seattle Sounders FC committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Antino Lopez allowed the ball to go out of play.
Preston Judd committed a foul against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Cody Baker of Seattle Sounders FC has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Ronaldo Vieira of the San Jose Earthquakes takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Andrew Thomas of the Seattle Sounders FC makes a fantastic save, denying the attempt at the top center of the goal. The assist was provided by Timo Werner.
A shot is deflected. Beau Leroux of the San Jose Earthquakes attempts a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Ronaldo Vieira of the San Jose Earthquakes takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
Niko Tsakiris of the San Jose Earthquakes attempts a shot with his left foot from the center of the penalty area, but it gets deflected.
A shot has been deflected. Niko Tsakiris of the San Jose Earthquakes attempted a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Beau Leroux.
Opportunity wasted. Daniel Munie of the San Jose Earthquakes attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Peter Kingston from Seattle Sounders FC committed a foul.
Beau Leroux of the San Jose Earthquakes has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
DeJuan Jones committed a foul against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Cody Baker from Seattle Sounders FC earned a free kick in the defensive area.
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Ousséni Bouda of the San Jose Earthquakes.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Danny Musovski of Seattle Sounders FC.
Opportunity wasted. Nikola Petkovic of Seattle Sounders FC attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Missed opportunity. Ronaldo Vieira of the San Jose Earthquakes took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal and to the right.
Another offensive effort underway. Nikola Petkovic from Seattle Sounders FC takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Antino Lopez allowed the ball to go out.
assist: Jesús Ferreira
Goal! The Seattle Sounders FC take the lead against the San Jose Earthquakes, making it 1-0. Paul Rothrock scored with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, placing it perfectly into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Jesús Ferreira, who delivered a precise through ball.
Missed opportunity. Timo Werner of the San Jose Earthquakes took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal following a free kick.
Timo Werner of the San Jose Earthquakes earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Nikola Petkovic from Seattle Sounders FC committed a foul.
A shot has been deflected. Ousséni Bouda of the San Jose Earthquakes attempted a left-footed strike from the center of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Benji Kikanovic.
Ronaldo Vieira of the San Jose Earthquakes earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Peter Kingston of Seattle Sounders FC committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Cody Baker allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after a play that resulted in a deflection off Georgi Minoungou.
NouhouYellow CardNouhou Tolo of Seattle Sounders FC has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Nouhou Tolo from Seattle Sounders FC committed a foul.
Benji Kikanovic from the San Jose Earthquakes earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Corner kick awarded to the San Jose Earthquakes after Nouhou Tolo allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Ronaldo Vieira of the San Jose Earthquakes takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Cody Baker from Seattle Sounders FC had a great opportunity but couldn't convert it, as he fired a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
The first half is underway...
San Jose Earthquakes chase a perfect 4-0 start against Seattle Sounders at PayPal Park. The Quakes' flawless defensive record meets the Sounders' mixed early form, with Timo Werner potentially making his first start for the hosts.
