After a disappointing road loss at Vancouver, Sporting Kansas City returned home to Children’s Mercy Park looking for their third home win in as many games this season. It wouldn’t be easy, though, as Nashville SC entered the match coming off a 1-0 victory at Columbus with one of the more stout defenses in the league.
Unfortunately Sporting’s early season home form wouldn’t continue.
Sporting KC looked to start quick as Johnny Russell had two opportunities within the first four minutes of the match — though neither were on target. Nashville countered with some attacking chances of their own, but a couple defensive clearances to go along with some Tim Melia saves kept the score even at zero through the first ten minutes.