In December 2013, as Sporting Kansas City captured its first MLS championship in 13 years, the temperature dropped so low that defender Matt Besler said it was difficult to move his lips to communicate.
Four seasons later, the club has outwardly stated an objective to bring Children’s Mercy Park its first playoff game since that cold afternoon. And a wintry mix before the home opener Saturday offered a subtle reminder of it.
The result did not.
Sporting Kansas City played to its second consecutive scoreless draw to open the season, this one a 0-0 tie Saturday against FC Dallas in its home opener in front of 19,117 fans at Children’s Mercy Park, the venue’s 88th straight sellout for MLS matches.