At long last, the wait is finally over. Four and a half months after their last competitive game, Sporting Kansas City kicked off their 2021 campaign on the road against the New York Red Bulls.
And the wait was worth it.
While Sporting KC certainly didn’t undergo a rebuild in the offseason, this team certainly started off the season with a new look.
Newcomers Nicolas Isimat-Mirin (or Isi as he likes to be called) and Remi Walter, both French internationals, jumped right into the starting lineup at centerback and holding midfielder respectfully.