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1. Quakes Crumble
Sporting Kansas City stayed unbeaten and earned its first win of 2017 on Saturday, sinking the San Jose Earthquakes by a 2-1 scoreline at Children’s Mercy Park. Benny Feilhaber stole the show with a sublime strike in the 37th minute before a fortuitous own goal ultimately sealed the result. Manager Peter Vermes expressed his delight with the comprehensive performance postgame, while Soony Saad was happy to play a part in the game-sealing goal.