Sporting KC Vs Real Salt Lake: Sporting’s strength is enough

Sporting KC take an away goal into the second leg of their Western Conference semi-final against Real Salt Lake. All they need, therefore, is a clean sheet. Their strength, defending, is enough.

Sporting Kansas City are on the verge of a Western Conference Final. It would be the first time since 2013, the year they won the MLS Cup, that they have reached such a stage. This is a momentous time.

In the last four seasons, KC have lost in the knockout round each and every time. Much like their city NFL counterparts, they are the masters of the regular season but failures in the postseason.

This year, though, things are different. There is a refreshing feel around this club. In year’s past, they…