The pursuit of a striker was postponed last offseason, Sporting Kansas City content to wait until summer and shift its resources to surrounding positions. The aftermath is the most productive offense in franchise history, with this year’s club on pace to score more often than any of its predecessors.
But the search for a striker forges ahead.
As the MLS summer transfer window opened Tuesday, Sporting KC coach Peter Vermes told The Star the team has made multiple offers for center forwards. But no deal is imminent.
“We have offers out there,” Vermes said. “We’re working hard to make something happen.