Neither team has completely lived up to the name of the beautiful game. Instead both Kansas City and New York have been pragmatic and effective all season. The two sides will look to do the same against each other in a match that should be fascinating but not always pretty.
Sporting KC has gotten 10 points in their last five matches, the Red Bulls have nine and three consecutive wins. The Red Bulls win streak has been effective but all the wins have come at home to eastern conference foes. Playing against Sporting on a short week will be a new challenge.