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Niko Tsakiris - Attempts 21 crosses Tsakiris had one shot (zero on goal), 21 crosses (six accurate) and 15 corners in Saturday's 3-0 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact 2025 was a lost year for Tsakiris, who barely logged more than 10 appearances during last year's MLS season. Looking for a far better output in 2026, he wasted little time getting off the ground. In his 11-game 2025, Tsakiris logged 22 crosses, and he was only one short of tying the tally for Saturday's game against Sporting Kansas City. Even more impressively, his six accurate crosses this weekend are more than last season's four, meaning he was more impactful in only one game.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo Vieira - Knock limits season debut Vieira had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Sporting Kansas City. He was injured and subbed out in the 66th m...

Impact It appears that an undisclosed injury limited Vieira to under 90 minutes for only the fifth time across his Earthquakes career. Their 2025 season saw him log eight appearances, all starts, to cap off their campaign. Vieira will look to get healthy before they host Atlanta United next Saturday.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamar Ricketts - Assist in start Ricketts assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Ricketts significantly improving from 2024 to 2025 does not cement his 2026's potential output, but his season-opening appearance is a strong start. Last year saw him log two assists across 19 appearances (12 starts). For the assist category, Ricketts is already halfway to his 2025's tally.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Beau Leroux - Assist in start Leroux assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Though the 2025 Earthquakes' last few games saw Leroux dropped, it looks like he will be starting matchups moving forward. The midfielder finished last season with three assists, meaning he is already one-third of the way there in said category for 2026.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Preston Judd - Goal up front Saturday Judd scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Even though the 2026 Earthquakes will have an ex-European mainstay in Timo Werner to put up front, he is not ready yet, which explains why they put Judd up front to begin their regular season. Despite a limited window, it began with him getting right on the Quakes' scoresheet. Judd will look to improve from a six-goal 2025, during which he logged 29 appearances but barely double-digit starts.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Munie - Begins season with brace Munie scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute.

Impact After finishing 2025 as a regular starter for the Earthquakes, Munie began his 2026 season as part of their starting XI once more. He scored the 2026 Earthquakes' first goal and headed in another, giving him two goals, which already ties his 2025 season's tally logged across 22 starts.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Daniel - Logs one-save clean sheet Daniel had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact 2026 will mark Daniel's fourth year with San Jose. During the 2025 Earthquakes' season, he logged three clean sheets. Daniel is already one-third of the way there for 2026 and will look to make it back-to-back clean sheets Saturday against Atlanta United.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Timo Werner - Still waiting for his visa Werner was forced to miss the opening match vs Sporting Kansas City as he awaits his working visa, reports Daniel Poulter of Poulter Talk Sports.

Impact Werner could not play Saturday as he still waits to gain his working visa. He signed from RB Leipzig in late January, expecting to be a huge plus in the attack, given his resume of playing for top European teams like Chelsea, Tottenham and Leipzig.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Recap: Sporting KC falls at San Jose in season opener | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City suffered a 3-0 loss on the road at the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday to open the 2026 MLS regular season campaign. I...

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGKC.COM

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Sporting Kansas City | Full Match Highlights | Daniel Munie BRACE!!

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Munie's season-opening brace helps San Jose rattle Sporting KC 3-0 in MLS opener

Daniel Munie scored two goals and Preston Judd added another and the San Jose Earthquakes beat Sporting Kansas City 3-0 in a season-opening MLS contest for both teams

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Sporting Kansas City Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 21 In its season opener in MLS, San Jose Earthquakes will play Sporting Kansas City at home on Saturday. We provide our prediction for this mat...

1 DAY AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Where to Watch San Jose Earthquakes vs. Sporting Kansas City: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream San Jose Earthquakes opens MLS play at home against Sporting Kansas City at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 21.Watch every MLS match, League...

2 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Sporting KC announces roster composition ahead of 2026 MLS season | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City announced today the composition of the club’s roster for the 2026 MLS season, which will begin Saturday with a trip to...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGKC.COM

San Jose Earthquakes sign midfielder Jonathan González | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The San Jose Earthquakes have signed midfielder Jonathan González, the club announced Friday. The 26-year-o...

2 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Earl Edwards Jr. - Not an option for opener Edwards Jr. is not an option for Saturday's season opener against Sporting Kansas City due to a lower body injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Edwards Jr. won't be in the mix for Saturday's season opener against Sporting Kansas City as he rehabs a lower body injury. He'll aim to get back on the pitch for next week's matchup, but his absence doesn't shake up the starting XI for San Jose. The goalie is expected to remain the backup option between the post behind Daniel heading into the 2026 MLS season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

Ranking the five best new MLS kits, according to FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

Jonathan Gonzalez - Signs with San Jose Gonzalez signed a contract with San Jose through the 2026 season with club options through June 2027 and the 2027-28 season, the club announced. "We're pleased to sign Jonathan. Jo...

Impact Gonzalez owns 120 LIGA MX appearances, most of them with CF Monterrey from 2017 to 2024, where he lifted the league title, Copa MX and the Concacaf Champions Cup, and he most recently featured for FC Juarez last season. A defensive midfielder and deep-lying playmaker, he also had loan spells with Club Necaxa, Queretaro, Minnesota United FC and Club Raya2 Expansion. At international level, he won the 2017 Concacaf Under-20 Championship with the United States before switching to Mexico in 2018 and earning three senior caps with El Tri.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Preview: Sporting KC kicks off season in San Jose on Saturday | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City at San Jose Earthquakes 2026 MLS Regular Season | Game 1 Saturday, Feb. 21 | 9:30 p.m. CT (9:40 kickoff) PayPal Park |...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGKC.COM

Five Things presented by Compass Minerals: Sporting opens 2026 season at San Jose | Feb. 21, 2026 | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City is set to commence the club’s 2026 MLS season this weekend when the team travels to the Bay Area to face off against th...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGKC.COM

Timo Werner - Out for opener Werner is out for the time being but is not injured, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Werner will not make the opening match this season despite his massive move to the club, with the attacker out due to a non-injury-related matter. He is likely still finding his legs with the team or traveling to the states, hopefully an option when they prepare for their next outing.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Top 5 MLS Storylines: Messi Eyes Repeat, USA Players Seek World Cup Spots

Here are five big storylines to follow as the 2026 MLS campaign gets underway.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Top 5 MLS Storylines: Messi Eyes Repeat, USA Players Seek World Cup Spots

San Jose Earthquakes sign Niko Tsakiris to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The San Jose Earthquakes have signed midfielder Niko Tsakiris to a new contract through 2028-29 with an o...

4 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

San Jose Earthquakes 2026 Season Preview | MLSSoccer.com 2026 Schedule - First game/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 10:30 pm ET vs. Sporting Kansas City - Full schedule - Watch on Apple TV

6 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sporting KC Weekly Schedule: Feb. 16-21, 2026 | Sporting Kansas City Led by new head coach Raphael Wicky, Sporting Kansas City will kick off the 2026 season this weekend as the team takes on the San Jose Earth...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGKC.COM

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Munie's season-opening brace helps San Jose rattle Sporting KC 3-0 in MLS opener

New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

Top 5 MLS Storylines: Messi Eyes Repeat, USA Players Seek World Cup Spots