Winston Reid’s 67th-minute header propelled Sporting Kansas City (8-5-2, 26 points) to a 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire FC (4-8-4, 16 points) on Wednesday night at Children’s Mercy Park.
The veteran center back’s first MLS goal, paired with a second-minute penalty save from goalkeeper Tim Melia, helped Sporting vault to second place in the provisional Western Conference standings and gave the club its 250th all-time home win in all competitions. Manager Peter Vermes’ men have now won four straight meetings against the Fire, who are winless in their last eight trips to Children’s Mercy Park dating back to 2012.