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Sporting KC hosted San Jose Earthquakes in their home opener, aiming to bounce back after recent defeats.

Sporting Kansas City faced off against the San Jose Earthquakes in their home opener at Children`s Mercy Park on March 1, 2025. The match kicked off at 7:30 p.m. CT and was available for viewing on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV. Sporting KC aimed to recover from a disappointing exit in the Concacaf Champions Cup, where they suffered a 4-1 aggregate defeat to Inter Miami CF.

The home side showcased a revamped attacking lineup featuring Dejan Joveljic, Erik Thommy, Shapi Suleymanov, and Manu Garcia. Historically, Sporting KC has excelled in home openers, boasting a record of 16-3-10 in regular season home openers, including a solid 5-1-8 at their current venue.

On the other hand, the San Jose Earthquakes entered the match with confidence after a remarkable 4-0 victory over Real Salt Lake, marking Bruce Arena`s debut as head coach. This win was significant as it represented the largest season-opening victory in the club`s history. San Jose was eager to secure their first road win since August 2024, with key players like Chicho Arango looking to continue their scoring form against Sporting KC.

This matchup was crucial for Sporting KC, who will play five of their next seven matches at home against Western Conference rivals, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.

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