Seattle Sounders FC secured a 1-0 victory against San Jose Earthquakes in an MLS encounter that exemplified clinical finishing over dominance. The Earthquakes controlled proceedings with 25 shots and an expected goals tally of 2.35, yet managed only seven attempts on target, squandering their numerical advantage in chances. Sounders, operating with a compact 4-2-3-1 setup, proved ruthlessly efficient: Paul Rothrock's single goal proved decisive despite Seattle registering just six shots and 0.51 xG. The visitors' goalkeeper made four saves from four shots on target, posting a 75 per cent save rate, though the metrics suggest Seattle's shot-stopper benefited from fortunate circumstances with a -0.34 goals saved above expected goals figure. San Jose's profligacy in the final third proved costly against opposition content to absorb pressure and strike on the break. The result extends Sounders' unbeaten run while highlighting the Earthquakes' ongoing conversion struggles.