Sources have confirmed to Goal USA that Sporting Kansas City is closing in on a trade to acquire the Orlando City midfielder/defender.
Sporting Kansas City is enjoying an impressive first season in the tough MLS Western Conference and currently boasts the highest points-per-game average in Major League Soccer. As good as the club has been, it surely knows it must improve to keep up with Western Conference powers that are stockpiling talent.
Sporting KC's next step in bolstering its roster could see it land a versatile and talented player who can help at multiple positions. Sources have confirmed to Goal USA that Sporting KC and Orlando City are finalizing a trade that would send midfielder/defender Amobi Okugo to Sporting KC in exchange for midfielder Servando Carrasco and other undisclosed considerations.