SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Earthquakes stood toe to toe with defending MLS Cup champions Seattle Sounders FC Saturday night, earning a well-earned point with a 1-1 draw.
Nicolas Lodeiro put Seattle ahead in the 84th minute with a well placed shot following a blocked free kick, but hometown hero Chris Wondolowski equalized six minutes later the keep the Earthquakes undefeated at Avaya Stadium to start the season.
Both teams were left wanting for chances during a energetic but empty first half. In the 37th minute, Seattle original Osvaldo Alonso sent a screamer towards the LOBINA, drawing gasps from the sellout crowd, but only air above his intended target.