Sporting Kansas City bounced back into the victory column Sunday with a thrilling 2-1 win over Orlando City SC at sold-out Children’s Mercy Park.
Dom Dwyer’s 50th goal for the club in all competitions drew Sporting Kansas City level in the 74th minute, setting the stage for substitute Jacob Peterson to cap his heroic cameo with the match-winner five minutes later.
A national television audience on ESPN saw Sporting Kansas City unleash an offensive barrage to the tune of 34 shot attempts, an all-time club record and third most in MLS regular season history. Sunday’s result gave Manager Peter Vermes his 100th MLS coaching win (including playoffs) and lifted his side into a tie for sixth place in the Western Conference (5-6-2, 17 points).