SAN JOSE, Calif. – In their third and final Group Stage match of the MLS is Back Tournament, the San Jose Earthquakes defeated Chicago Fire FC 2-0 to win Group B with an undefeated 2-0-1 record (7 pts.). The Quakes became the fifth team to clinch a berth in the Knockout Stage and the first to win their group so far. The Earthquakes are now 2-1-2 in the regular season, tied for their best start through five matches since 2012 (2016).
Following a scoreless first half, San Jose broke the deadlock through Cristian Espinoza.