Munie and Judd each scored four minutes apart just before halftime to give San Jose a 2-0 lead. Munie converted his second goal in the 54th minute to secure the victory.
San Jose outshot Sporting KC 18-7 and held a 15-3 edge in corner kicks. The match marked the start of the 2026 season for both teams, with Sporting KC coming off a last-place finish in the Western Conference.