San Jose Earthquakes rally to defeat Sporting Kansas City

Jack Skahan scores two goals to lead Earthquakes to third straight win

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:35am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a soccer match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Sporting Kansas City, with the players and ball represented through angular, intersecting shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.The San Jose Earthquakes' comeback victory over Sporting Kansas City showcases their resilience and ability to grind out tough road wins.San Jose Today

The San Jose Earthquakes continued their hot start to the season, rallying from an early deficit to defeat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on the road. Jack Skahan scored two goals just minutes apart in the first half to erase an early Kansas City lead, and Dave Romney added a late goal to seal the victory for San Jose, who stretched their winning streak to three games.

Why it matters

The Earthquakes' strong start to the season has them near the top of the MLS standings, and this road win over a conference rival demonstrates their ability to overcome early deficits and grind out tough victories away from home - key traits for a team aiming to make the playoffs.

The details

After Jacob Bartlett gave Sporting Kansas City a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute, the Earthquakes responded quickly with two goals from Jack Skahan in the 45th and 49th minutes to take the lead. Dave Romney added an insurance goal in the 75th minute to seal the 3-1 victory for San Jose. Niko Tsakiris and Ousseni Bouda assisted on Skahan's first goal, while Preston Judd and Tsakiris had assists on his second.

  • The Earthquakes scored their three goals in the 45th, 49th, and 75th minutes.
  • This was the second time this season the Earthquakes have defeated Sporting Kansas City.

The players

Jack Skahan

A midfielder for the San Jose Earthquakes who scored two goals to lead his team to victory.

Dave Romney

A defender for the San Jose Earthquakes who scored the team's third goal to seal the win.

Jacob Bartlett

A player for Sporting Kansas City who scored the opening goal of the match.

Niko Tsakiris

A midfielder for the San Jose Earthquakes who assisted on two of the team's goals.

Ousseni Bouda

A midfielder for the San Jose Earthquakes who assisted on one of the team's goals.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to respond quickly after falling behind early, and the guys did a great job of that. Jack stepped up big for us with those two goals to turn the game around.”

— Matias Almeyda, Head Coach, San Jose Earthquakes

What’s next

The Earthquakes will continue their MLS play on April 19 with a match against LAFC, followed by a home game against Austin on April 22.

The takeaway

The San Jose Earthquakes' strong start to the season continues, as they rallied from an early deficit to defeat a conference rival on the road. Their ability to overcome adversity and grind out tough wins away from home bodes well for their playoff aspirations.