Opposing backs and wide men overwhelmed defending Sporting Kansas City’s possession, quick ball movement, and numbers in the attack; then, would-be-attackers being too fatigued and shell-shocked to foray from their own end with the necessary verve and cleverness due to the defensive pressure those numbers bring to bear.
It is an ideal scenario in Sporting Kansas City’s 4-3-3 attacking and often high-pressure setup.
And, ideally, the setup includes wing backs who can attack with precision and speed with their passing and their one-on-one abilities and who can be a threat to score to pin back those opposing backs and occupy those opposing attacking wide men.