Sporting Kansas City's 2019 home finale certainly wasn't lacking in entertainment value.
In a feverish battle between Western Conference sides at Children's Mercy Park, Sporting and the Portland Timbers settled for a 2-2 draw that packed plenty of compelling talking points.
At the forefront, unseasonably hot and humid playing conditions proved rather fitting in a game that saw blood boil over on multiple occasions. Both clubs combined for three straight red cards—tied for the most in an MLS match since the Opta era began in 2010—as Timbers striker Brian Fernandez and Sporting duo Roger Espinoza and Ilie Sanchez received their marching orders from referee Alan Chapman.