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Munie's brace leads Earthquakes past Sporting KC 3-0 in MLS opener

Daniel Munie scored twice and Preston Judd added a goal to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in their season-opening MLS match.

Munie and Preston Judd scored four minutes apart before halftime, with Judd's header deflected before Munie's tap-in. Munie added his second goal in the 54th minute, securing the shutout.

San Jose dominated the statistical battle, outshooting Sporting Kansas City 18-7. The Earthquakes enter the season with momentum, while Sporting KC, fresh from a major overhaul, looks to improve after finishing last season with the fewest goals in the league.