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Rivalry Revisited: Memorable victories over Real Salt Lake

Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake were scheduled to square off Saturday at Children's Mercy Park, renewing a rivalry that reached a boiling point when the sides met in the 2013 MLS Cup.

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted all Sporting matches through May 9 to be postponed. However, that doesn't have to stop us from taking a stroll down memory lane and revisiting six of Sporting's most memorable victories of Real Salt Lake.

Let's dive right in.

6. Russell Runs Rampant (June 6, 2018)

Johnny Russell’s first game against Real Salt Lake proved devastating.