San Jose Earthquakes claimed a 3-1 victory away at Portland Timbers in MLS action, exploiting clinical finishing to overcome the hosts' dominance. Portland controlled proceedings with 15 shots and 2.02 expected goals, yet managed only seven shots on target and a single goal, illustrating their profligacy in the final third. San Jose's efficiency proved decisive: despite registering just seven shots, they recorded six on target and 0.7 xG, with Preston Judd notching two goals to seal the win. The Earthquakes' goalkeeper made a 50 per cent save rate, though conceded 1.9 post-shot expected goals, suggesting some defensive vulnerability that Portland failed to capitalise upon. Both sides deployed 4-2-3-1 formations, but San Jose's compact approach and rapid transitions exposed gaps in Portland's build-up play. The result represents a significant upset, with the visitors' ruthlessness punishing the Timbers' wasteful approach despite their territorial advantage. San Jose's away form edges closer to playoff contention.