San Jose Earthquakes progressed in the US Open Cup with a 4–2 victory over Minnesota United, capitalizing on clinical finishing despite being outshot by their visitors. Beau Leroux led the hosts with two goals, while Jack Skahan and Niko Tsakiris added one each to secure the result. The Earthquakes operated in a 4–2–3–1 shape and converted five of nine shots on target, demonstrating efficiency in the final third. Minnesota, deployed in a 5–3–2 formation, created more volume with 15 shots but managed only five on target; Tomas Chancalay's single goal proved insufficient. The home goalkeeper's 20 per cent save percentage reflected San Jose's ability to limit clear-cut opportunities, though the concession of four goals suggested defensive vulnerabilities that could be exposed in deeper cup runs. Leroux's brace underscores San Jose's attacking potency in cup competition.