Only one word. “Glorious.” That from Sporting Kansas City’s Johnny Russell when asked about Graham Zusi in March of 2020.
,,,Zusi and Russell last Wednesday night after Russell scored in the 40th minute to put Sporting up 1-0 at home over the LA Galaxy:
Emanating from Sporting Kansas City’s veteran right back Graham Zusi’s play is joy. Exuding from his work rate is passion. Evident in his actions is support for his teammates.
But in 2019 – a losing season in which the then 33-year-old Zusi and his teammates experienced little to no fun (as stated in a recent “I Am Home” podcast interview released by Nebraska Furniture Mart) – that joy sputtered.