It may not have been the prettiest of all seasons, but Sporting KC has proved once again it is in the top class of MLS by securing the 5th seed in the Western Conference for the MLS Cup Playoffs. The visiting San Jose Earthquakes fought with everything to play spoiler, but Graham Zusi would deal the final blow of the 2-0 win this afternoon launching Kansas City into the postseason.
The home side made clear their intentions in this match right from the start. Vermes’ men were on the front foot, moving the ball around and creating chances.