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Sporting KC struggle in opener, fall 1-0 to Timbers on early goal

Sporting Kansas City dropped their season opener for the second-straight season at Providence Park against the Portland Timbers.

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— Sporting Kansas City (@SportingKC) February 28, 2023

An early miscue from the defense was enough for the home team to sneak one past John Pulskamp and secure three points.

The first minutes of the opening half of the 2023 season reminded us of the concerns headed into the campaign with a shaky performance from the backline.