The objective is to win a trophy of some sort every season, and it’s echoed numerous times by Sporting Kansas City coaches and players alike throughout the year. In three of the past four seasons, it’s come to fruition.
But if Sporting KC is to add to the trophy collection in 2016, it won’t come from the U.S. Open Cup.
Houston squashed Sporting Kansas City’s bid for a second straight Open Cup championship with a 3-1 decision Wednesday in the Round of 16.
The Dynamo will meet the winner of FC Dallas and Colorado in the quarterfinals.