What happened: Preston Judd scored a first-half brace to reach 15 goals for the regular season. The milestone made him the fourth player in
Why it matters: The achievement places him alongside Chris Wondolowski, Ronald Cerritos, and Jeremy Ebobisse in the club record books. The early offensive surge provided key separation in a matchup of struggling squads.
By the numbers: San Jose entered the contest with a 4-11 record and averaging 1.2 goals per match, while Portland arrived with a 6-10 mark.
What to watch: San Jose will attempt to maintain its advantage through the remainder of the match.