San Jose Earthquakes dominated San Diego FC with a commanding 3–0 victory in MLS on 5 April, establishing control through a methodical 4–2–3–1 setup that suffocated the visitors' 4–3–3 formation. The hosts generated 24 shots with 10 on target, converting their chances with an expected goals tally of 3.76, while San Diego managed just four attempts and 0.47 xG, registering only one shot on target. Niko Tsakiris led the scoring with two goals, with Preston Judd adding the third, as the Earthquakes' goalkeeper made a 70 per cent save rate while maintaining a commanding defensive display. Referee Fotis Bazakos oversaw a match devoid of genuine competition, with San Jose's superior intensity and positioning rendering San Diego's attacking threat negligible. The result underscores a significant gulf in form between the two sides.