Sounders FC (5-2-3, 18 points) set a new club record for goals in a single match with a 7-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes (2-4-3, 9 points) on Thursday evening at CenturyLink Field. In addition to a club record, Seattle's seven goals are one shy of the MLS record for a single game, while its five goals in the opening 33 minutes set a new league record for fastest to five goals from the opening whistle. With the win, Brian Schmetzer's club jumps to the top of the Western Conference, one point clear of Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United FC.
MATCH RECAP: Sounders FC offense explodes in 7-1 win over San Jose
