Munie and Judd each scored four minutes apart just before halftime, with the former finishing a left-footed tap at the 42nd minute and the latter adding a left-footed strike in stoppage time. Munie converted his second of the night at the 54th minute to complete the scoring.
San Jose dominated the match with 18 shots to 7 for Sporting KC and 15 corner kicks to three for SKC. The victory comes as Sporting KC enters the 2026 season following a major overhaul with new leadership.