It’s been a difficult season for fans in KC but Saturday night’s win over San Jose Earthquakes had Children’s Mercy Park roaring once again. It was the first game this year that Sporting KC gave up an opening goal and came back for the win. They’re still down in 10th place but they showed some signs of life as they look to climb the ranks and avoid missing the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
Here are six takeaways from the big win:
Graham Smith is officially CB #3
He found himself in doghouse last season but has slowly worked his way back into Vermes’ plans.