The Desert Diamond Cup got underway when Sporting Kansas City met the Colorado Rapids and battled to a lopsided 1-1 draw (they dominated everything but the score). Here are 20 things I’ve observed over the first three scrimmages.
Dwyer and Besler are Back from Surgery
Matt Besler made his return from ankle surgery in a loss to the Revolution and Dom Dwyer came back from the exact same surgery against the Rapids. Besler played 30 minutes then 45 the next time out. Dwyer put in 30.