In a manner of moments, what looked like a good start for Sporting KC in their opening match of the MLS is Back Tournament turned sour and put SKC on the back heel in Group D as they fell to Minnesota United FC 2-1.
The Loons scored two stoppage time goals following a Tim Melia red card in the second half to erase Sporting KC’s first half advantage.
It was Sporting KC who had the momentum in the first half, creating the lion’s share of chances. Gadi Kinda had a fantastic opportunity early on, receiving a great ball from Pulido that took Kinda behind the Loons’ defense, which could have developed into a one-on-one situation.