Munie’s season-opening brace helps San Jose rattle Sporting KC 3-0 in MLS opener | National Sports

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Daniel Munie scored two goals and Preston Judd added another and the San Jose Earthquakes beat Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Saturday night in a season-opening MLS contest for both teams.

Munie and Preston Judd each scored four minutes apart just before halftime.

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