Once one of the Impact’s fiercest rivals, Sporting Kansas City now find themselves among a cluster of talented teams in the Western Conference, often relying on their prolific striker to get the job done.
One of the most memorable MLS Regular Season moments for the Impact came in 2013, when Blake Smith scored in the 96th minute to give the Impact the win against their Eastern Conference foe, Sporting Kansas City. That moment sparked heated confrontations between the two teams, notably coaches Marco Schällibaum and Peter Vermes. The tension has mainly died since then, however.