Headlined by a record-breaking signing, Sporting Kansas City’s offseason acquisitions have pretty high expectations with a lot at stake for the organization. While several signings were simply to add depth, there were multiple players who will look to become key and consistent contributors this season.
While the expectations are always to compete for the MLS Cup, these five players could play a pivotal role on whether or not they can do that. While veterans like Matt Besler, Tim Melia, and Roger Espinoza will look to take their side back to the playoffs, it could be a bit of a rocky road if some of these players don’t rise to their expectations.