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1. Youngsters Shine
Sporting Kansas City came out on Sunday with a bang on Sunday, scoring three goals in the first half and winding up with a 4-1 win over Minnesota United FC. Daniel Salloi opening the scoring in the ninth minute with a world-class strike from the top of the 18. Minnesota responded just two minutes later with a shot by Tyrone Mears.