KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Children’s Mercy Park, closing out the 2016 campaign. The Quakes finished the season with an 8-12-14 record.
In the 10th minute, midfielder Tommy Thompson intercepted a pass and led an odd-man attack towards Sporting’s net. Thompson played a pass to Chris Wondolowski on an overlap and he proceeded to cut back onto his right foot. Wondolowski’s attempt to curl the ball towards the far post was blocked by a last-ditch tackle.
Moments later, Thompson received a pass and found himself one-on-one with Kansas City keeper Tim Melia, but a heavy touch allowed the net-minder to scoop up the loose ball.