On This Day presented by UMKC takes daily strolls down memory lane and celebrates memorable moments in Sporting Kansas City history. As one of Major League Soccer's proud charter members, Sporting has a decorated past full of thrilling victories, amazing goals, momentous off-the-field developments and more. This series pays tribute to these specific instances, turning back the clocks while treating fans to nostalgia and club history lessons. For more, visit SportingKC.com/OnThisDay.
Fifteen years ago today, a pair of Kansas City Wizards stars helped the United States Men's National Team to a pivotal World Cup qualifying win over Costa Rica at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake, City.