Jack Skahan, Quakes extend record start vs. Sporting KC

San Jose Earthquakes continue their franchise-best start with a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:35am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting breaking down a soccer match between two teams into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes, using the teams' official colors to represent the players and ball in an abstract, deconstructed style.The San Jose Earthquakes' dominant start to the season is reflected in this cubist-inspired illustration of their latest victory over Sporting Kansas City.Kansas City Today

Jack Skahan registered his first career brace and the San Jose Earthquakes continued their franchise-best start with a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night. Dave Romney also scored a goal for San Jose, who has outscored its opponents 13-2 this season. Daniel made three saves for the Earthquakes, who began play in 1974 in the North American Soccer League. Jack Bartlett scored for Sporting KC, who lost their third consecutive match and are last in the Western Conference.

Why it matters

The Earthquakes' strong start to the season has them atop the Western Conference standings, continuing their success from last year. Sporting KC, on the other hand, has struggled mightily and is in last place in the conference, raising concerns about their ability to turn things around.

The details

Skahan scored his second goal of the game early in the second half to give San Jose the lead. Sporting KC had several chances to tie the game, but Daniel made a key save to preserve the lead. Romney then scored a goal late in the second half to give the Earthquakes a two-goal advantage. Sporting KC outshot the Earthquakes 11-10, but San Jose was more efficient, putting 3 of their 10 shots on target.

  • The Earthquakes took the lead in the 49th minute on Skahan's second goal.
  • Sporting KC had a chance to tie the game in the 68th minute, but their shot went over the net.
  • San Jose extended their lead in the 75th minute on Romney's goal.

The players

Jack Skahan

A midfielder for the San Jose Earthquakes who scored his first career brace in the game.

Dave Romney

A defender for the San Jose Earthquakes who scored a goal in the game.

Daniel

The goalkeeper for the San Jose Earthquakes who made 3 saves in the game.

Jack Bartlett

A player for Sporting Kansas City who scored the lone goal for his team in the game.

Sporting Kansas City

The opposing team that lost to the San Jose Earthquakes, dropping their third consecutive match and falling to last place in the Western Conference.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

The Earthquakes' strong start to the season has them in a good position to make a push for the playoffs, while Sporting KC's struggles raise questions about their ability to turn things around and compete in the Western Conference.