The 2022 season finally arrived for Sporting Kansas City at Atlanta United’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sunday afternoon. Manager Peter Vermes and his charges hit the field facing a challenge, but ready to move on from 2021’s playoff exit at home.
Here was the lineup:
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Sporting’s press was high and urgent in the early minutes, adding to the rampant mood of the season opener and over 67,000 in attendance.
Kansas City got out on transition in the 3rd minute through Russell. However, the counter was short-lived via a yellow by United back Miles Robinson.