While construction wrapped up on their state-of-the-art stadium, Sporting KC was forced to play their first 10 MLS games on the road. Sporting went 1-6-3 during the beginning of the year roadtrip and we were all wondering if the team could recover. Well Sporting KC has officially bounced back. KC won for the fourth time in six games Sunday night, topping DC United 1-0 in the … [Read more...] about Sporting KC grabs 2nd place
Archives for August 2011
KC beats Portland in Jewsbury’s return
Sporting KC had a week and a half to think about their first home MLS loss of the season against Seattle, they took their frustration out on the Portland Timbers Wednesday night at Sporting Livestrong Park. Graham Zusi scored twice in the first half. The first was a bullet from 25 yards out. Fifteen minutes later he knocked in his fifth goal of the year. MLS All-Star and … [Read more...] about KC beats Portland in Jewsbury’s return
Arens And Collier Face Missouri State Thursday
On the way to St Louis today (I'm officially a former resident of Springfield) I stopped by my alma mater in Rolla to catch the early evening practice for the Miner's. The squad, led by GLVC Coach of the Year Joe Ahearn, visits Springfield on Thursday evening for an exhibition match against the Missouri State Bears. Game time is 6:30 pm at Plaster Stadium. The team … [Read more...] about Arens And Collier Face Missouri State Thursday
Seattle snaps KC’s unbeaten streak
The Seattle Sounders scored two late goals to steal a 2-1 victory from Sporting KC, snapping Sporting's unbeaten streak at 14 matches. In the 20th minute, Kei Kamara put KC up 1-0 with his sixth goal of the season. KC was in control of the game until the very end. In the 90th minute, Teal Bunbury nearly put the game out of reach but his shot went just wide of the far … [Read more...] about Seattle snaps KC’s unbeaten streak
Sporting KC climbs over .500 with win
Sporting KC (7-6-9) climbed over .500 for the first time since March with a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake (9-5-6) at Sporting Livestrong Park Wednesday night. Roger Espinoza scored his first goal of the year and Teal Bunbury scored his second goal this week. The Sporting defense also came up big, recording the team’s first shutout since June 22 against Philadelphia despite … [Read more...] about Sporting KC climbs over .500 with win
