After finishing atop the West (18-8-8) and breaking a trend of early postseason exits, Sporting Kansas City reached the Western Conference Final. But the Portland Timbers ended the run right there in a thrilling match at Children’s Mercy Park.
They were third in the Supporters’ Shield race and contenders for all three domestic trophies, but coming home empty handed falls below this club’s lofty standards.
What’s new in 2019?/Biggest change from last year?
Peter Vermes has been the model of consistency and will be proud of the fact that this team looks quite similar the 2018 version, but there were indeed several changes.