Sporting KC controlled the match the entire way and finally got the goal to show it on the scoreline as they took down Minnesota United 1-0 Sunday evening.
Johnny Russell was the goal-scorer for the home side while Graham Zusi provided the assist.
Both teams came into the match with a significant list of unavailable players. Sporting KC were missing key starters such as Alan Pulido and Roger Espinoza, in addition to possible attacking subs Erik Hurtado and Daniel Salloi. Headlining the injured list for the Loons were Ike Opara, Ethan Finlay, and Osvaldo Alonso.