Undefeated Sporting KC controls Portland in 1-0 Victory

Sporting Kansas City further put the Western Conference and all of MLS on alert with a display of skillful ball movement, a continued stingy defense, and a strong dose of toughness to gain a 1-0 victory against the 1^st place Portland Timbers at Providence Park late Saturday night. Dom Dwyer’s second goal in two matches gave Sporting a well-deserved lead in the 53^rd minute that they would never relinquish. The shutout gave Sporting Kansas City four on the season and their fourth shutout in five of their last regular season visits to Providence Park.