On a night that Sporting Kansas City will want to forget, a revered hometown player nonetheless hit a major milestone worthy of recognition.
Left back Seth Sinovic logged his 250th appearance for Sporting in all competitions on Wednesday, taking the field in a 5-1 loss to MLS Supporters' Shield leaders LAFC at Children's Mercy Park.
Sinovic, who joined the team in a 2011 trade from the New England Revolution, becomes the eighth player in Sporting history to reach 250 games played for the club. He is one of four players on the current roster to hit the landmark alongside captain Matt Besler, defender Graham Zusi and midfielder Roger Espinoza.