Atlanta United (7-1-1) are looking to extend their unbeaten streak to nine on Wednesday night as they host Western Conference leaders Sporting KC (6-2-2). Just two points separate the two sides at the top of the Supporters’ Shield standings, so Wednesday night will be a matchup you don’t want to miss. For KC, forward Johnny Russell’s hat trick performance and flare up front have turned heads around the league, but here’s what else Five Stripes fans can expect from Sporting:
The Brick on the Back Line
One of Sporting’s most crucial pieces in their fortified defensive unit is center back Ike Opara.