San Jose Earthquakes defeated Atlanta United 2–0 in an MLS encounter where the hosts' superior shot conversion proved decisive. Operating in a 4–2–3–1 formation, San Jose dominated the attacking phase, generating 2.83 expected goals from 11 shots, with five on target; Ousseni Bouda and Preston Judd each found the net. Atlanta's 4–3–3 setup struggled to create meaningful chances, managing only eight shots and a single effort on target, accumulating just 0.83 xG. The visitors' goalkeeper made a crucial save above expected performance, preserving one goal above xG, yet Atlanta's attacking impotence—evidenced by their 100 per cent save concession rate—left them unable to respond. San Jose's clinical finishing and defensive solidity, combined with Atlanta's blunt offensive approach, determined the outcome. This victory extends San Jose's momentum in the early season.