Mo Johnston assisted Sporting KC in landing Johnny Russell

Sporting Legend Mo Johnston hasn’t played in Kansas City since 2001 but he may have just earned a big assist for his old team. According to Sporting Kansas City manager Peter Vermes Johnston was instrumental in helping land new Scottish winger Johnny Russell.

It’s been no secret that Sporting Kansas City wanted to upgrade their attacking options in the offseason and have taken a look at several players. Russell was already on their radar but Johnston gave Sporting KC a call a couple months ago to let Vermes know it was possible.

“It’s been almost two months, we had known about the player before but Mo called and said this could be a reality if you want it to be,” Vermes explained. “He said he…