SEATTLE — The San Jose Earthquakes were lucky to lose to the Seattle Sounders 7-1. In what is almost certainly the most dominant performance of the club’s MLS history, Brian Schmetzer’s squad crushed their opponents wire-to-wire and ran up the score despite missing a handful of gilt-edged chances. Even the Earthquakes’ goal came on highly questionable penalty as Tommy Thompson clearly stepped on Xavier Arreaga’s foot before diving to the ground.
Regardless, the Sounders now claim the top spot in the West and are looking like true Supporters’ Shield contenders for the first time all year.