The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Los Angeles FC 4-1 in an early Western Conference showdown. Ousseni Bouda scored two goals in the second half, ending Hugo Lloris' scoreless run to begin the season at 593 minutes. The victory moves San Jose into a first-place tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Western Conference and Supporters' Shield races. This marks the first time in Quakes history the team has started a season by winning seven of their first eight games. The team's turnaround has been significant, with coach Bruce Arena praising the players' preparation and performance.