Khiry’s back. An aging starting lineup. Tons of questions about the backline. Sporting KC opens the MLS season with a shutout loss. It’s time to panic, right? That’s the topic on this After Dark edition of Shades of Blue.
A quick glance at fan reactions across the internet seem to indicate a resounding yes.
With injuries to the three best players on the team, Peter Vermes once again trotted out an aging lineup against the Portland Timbers in the 2023 season opener. Relying too much on Graham Zusi, Roger Espinoza, and Ben Sweat is not something anybody wants to see this season.