"By The Numbers" is a season-long series sponsored by The Kansas Department of Transportation, giving a statistical preview of every Sporting KC match.
A cherished trophy is up for grabs Wednesday night when Sporting Kansas City hosts the New York Red Bulls in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final, U.S. Soccer's National Championship. Kickoff at world-class Children's Mercy Park is set for 8 p.m. CT with live broadcasts on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, Sports Radio 810 WHB (English) and La Grande 1340 AM (Spanish).
The Open Cup Final pits a pair of MLS originals who have experienced dissimilar pasts in American soccer's most historic tournament.