After what seemed like an eternity with no news, Sporting Kansas City decided their fans needed to ride a rollercoaster of emotions this week. It started with the news that designated player, Alan Pulido, would likely be out all season. But the week ended on a positive note when the team announced the signing of free agent, former Colorado Rapid, former Sporting Kansas City academy player, and Kansas native, Kortne Ford.
Ford’s personal journey is full of tragedy but his perseverance is inspirational. That’s an article for another time. We’re going to take a deep dive into our newest signing to get a sense of what he’s bringing to the team in 2022.