With the 2021 MLS season at the halfway point (technically after the LAFC game), a series of mid-season awards for Sporting Kansas City is appropriate. Starting with the defense which has featured some new faces, some familiar faces, and a whole lot of passing.
[This story was written by Tyler Kinshella, unless otherwise noted. The stats are from before the FC Dallas game.]
Most Valuable Player: Andreu Fontas
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This selection may come as a bit of a surprise, but Fontas has been a steady performer for SKC all season while leading the league in a number of offensive categories.