The Blue Statement · Jan 11, 2016
Sporting KC signs key veterans Mustivar and Nagamura
Mustivar was the defensive mid that Sporting KC needed in 2015 - Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY SportsTwo of the biggest concerns for Sporting Kansas City in the off season was re-signing defensive mid Soni Mustivar and veteran Paulo Nagamura. Sporting KC announced both of those were signed Monday afternoon
2015 was Mustivar's first season with Sporting KC and he proved how valuable he was as a defensive mid and ended up winning 2015 Co-Defender of the Year honors. The defensive midfielder had a 15-5-6 record as a starter in all competitions and led Major League Soccer during the regular season with more than six interceptions per 90 minutes played.