MINNEAPOLIS — Khiry Shelton has been getting accolades for his hard work and selfless play, but a striker’s play is often judged by the goals he creates. On Sunday against Minnesota United FC, he finally notched his first goal for Sporting Kansas City.
“It's the first one and it's the hardest one to get,” said Shelton, who arrived via a trade with NYCFC in December.
Sporting coach Peter Vermes was effusive with his praise of the young striker.
“He deserves [the goal] because he's been working really hard,” the SKC coach said after the 1-1 draw.