Sporting Kansas City came from behind twice to beat the San Jose Earthquakes 5–3 at a rain-soaked PayPal Park on Sunday, 20 April 2025, in a Major League Soccer Matchday 9 fixture that kicked off at 02:30 UTC. Referee Joe Dickerson oversaw the eight-goal thriller, which saw the visitors hold a 3–2 lead at half-time. The result marked a significant early-season statement for Sporting KC on the road.

For San Jose Earthquakes, the defeat at home on Matchday 9 deepened early concerns about their de...