Sporting KC faces San Jose Earthquakes in a pivotal MLS match, with key players Joveljic and Espinoza in focus.

Sporting Kansas City is gearing up to take on San Jose Earthquakes on April 19 at PayPal Park. Sporting KC currently holds a dismal 2025 MLS record of 1-6-1, placing them 14th in the Western Conference, while San Jose sits at 9th with a record of 3-4-1. Sporting KC has struggled on the road, yet they have shown offensive potential with multiple goals in recent outings. Dejan Joveljic, a former LA Galaxy striker now with Sporting KC, has been a standout, netting 12 goals in his last 10 home appearances.

San Jose`s Cristian Espinoza is leading the league in assists and key passes, making him a player to watch. The Earthquakes excel in set pieces, scoring six goals from dead-ball situations, but they also have defensive weaknesses, ranking low in expected goals conceded per game. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. CT, with coverage available on MLS Season Pass and Sports Radio 810 WHB.

In other MLS news, LA Galaxy, the reigning champions, are struggling with a winless record of 0-3-5, marking the worst title defense in league history. Columbus Crew remains unbeaten after a recent victory over St. Louis City SC, while FC Cincinnati continues to climb the rankings with a win at DC United. The upcoming US Open Cup Round of 32 will feature all 16 MLS teams, adding more excitement to the season.

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