Sporting Kansas City are on the brink of MLS Cup 2018, but one final hurdle remains. That test comes Thursday when Manager Peter Vermes’ side hosts the Portland Timbers in the decisive second leg of the Western Conference Championship at Children’s Mercy Park, slated for 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN and Sports Radio 810 WHB.
After delivering a man of the match performance in Sunday’s first leg, Sporting KC captain Matt Besler joined The Border Patrol hosts Nate Bukaty and Nate Bukaty on Tuesday morning for a preview of what will be the club’s biggest home game of the year.