In Sporting Kansas City's 2-1 win over Minnesota United FC on Friday, the team's homegrown talent got a chance to shine, as Manager Peter Vermes opted to start midfielder Gianluca Busio and defender Jaylin Lindsey while midfielders Cameron Duke and Felipe Hernandez came off the bench. Of the group, it was Busio whose star shined brightest in the center of the park, adding to his case as a rising talent in MLS.
"I thought actually [he] was excellent today," Vermes said after the match. "He gave us something a little different in the game.