First things first, and let's take it one syllable at a time.
Gwah-too-byah-yay.
Mastering the pronunciation of Sporting Kansas City center back Abdul Rwatubyaye may not be a walk in the park, but it's certainly something that supporters will want to master as the 2019 season unfolds.
Rwatubyaye, a 22-year-old native of Rwanda, made his MLS and Sporting debut last Saturday in San Jose. And while the circumstances of his maiden appearance were less than ideal—he replaced injured captain Matt Besler in the 15th minute with Sporting down by two goals—the hulking defender showed his worth with a series of athletic interventions against an upstart Earthquakes side.