Playing their first match against first-division, MLS competition in their last preseason game, Sporting Kansas City overcame passing errors in the back to show their offensive boots had not lost their shine from last season’s record performance. Center forward Kristzian Nemeth took a brace and winger Johnny Russell and midfielder Felipe Gutierrez added goals in the victory.
It was short-sleeve weather Wednesday night in Tucson, Arizona, as Sporting Kansas City took on fellow MLS side and champions league competitors Houston Dynamo in their final tune-up for their CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 matchup with Liga MX’s Toluca FC that begins next Thursday.