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This edition highlights the major storylines to emerge from Sporting KC's 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final on Wednesday at Children's Mercy Park.
1. We are the Champions
Sporting KC were crowned champions of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.