If you've read any of my previous entries about Sporting KC, you'll know that I'm not exactly sold on them as a MLS powerhouse. I do think they have a good team, but I think next season will be a better barometer for them. I mean hey, if TFC got to play the entire second half of the season at home, they might make a run too, especially when you factor in all the travel that takes place in MLS.
Sporting did worry me a little going into the match last night though. Specifically 3 players: Bravo, Zusi, and Kamara. Kamara in particular gave us a lot of trouble during the first half. He drew a lot of fouls up our left side and even a yellow from Schuler, playing fullback with Wingert and Beltran not available.
RSL sat back and soaked up the SKC pressure for most of the first half. When they did manage to get the ball, Sporting pressed them really high, and they couldn't quite seem to break the pressure. They tried a few long balls to Sabo and Fabian, but couldn't connect. KC had some chances as well, all of which were directed away by the the Wall of the Wasatch, NICK RIMANDO. Homeboy was in spectacular fashion. The match was scoreless at half time.
RSL started to make some inroads in the second half. It was obvious from our seats that SKC was getting tired. Nat Borchers put RSL up for good in the 54th minute, heading in a free kick from Captain Kyle Beckerman to make it 1-0. Rimando turned away a great shot from Cesar in the 61st, and Nielsen stopped Fabian at point blank range in the 87th. The final score was 1-0 to RSL.
It was their fourth win in a row. RSL has ten wins at home this season, the most in MLS.
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