The mix was just not right. A deft header from San Jose Earthquakes put the guests – winless in their last eight – in front of hosts Sporting Kansas City – unbeaten in 10 at home and 6-1-1 in their last eight overall – in the 53rd minute at Children’s Mercy Park Wednesday evening. The favorites were left to fight for a result.
Indeed, it was a strange brew that converged upon Sporting Kansas City and Children’s Mercy Park Wednesday evening as San Jose Earthquakes came to visit. Players on international duty, COVID protocols, injury returns, the midweek setting after a 17-day layoff, and opportunity to rise to the top x2 made one wonder what the evening would bring.