Sporting Kansas City are in a precarious position. The climb is very steep. Their chances of making the MLS Cup Playoffs becomes smaller and smaller each week. They basically need to win nine of the last 12 games. This from a team that has five wins in 22 tries so far. The door isn’t completely shut but it’s flying towards Kansas City’s collective faces.
So let’s focus elsewhere. LAFC and former Sporting KC midfielder Ilie Sanchez are coming to town for the first time in 2022 this weekend. Ilie was released after the season, and Peter Vermes basically confirmed it came down to money.