In a conference-clinching 2-1 victory over LAFC on Sunday, Sporting Kansas City put the finishing touches on a record-setting regular season.
Roger Espinoza's long-range masterclass and Daniel Salloi's clinical game-winner did the trick in a pulsating Decision Day finale at Children's Mercy Park, sealing first place in the Western Conference and a Knockout Round bye to the conference semifinals of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs.
A third straight victory to end the regular season catapults Sporting KC into the playoffs with plenty of momentum. Manager Peter Vermes' side will begin their MLS Cup pursuit on the road this Sunday, playing either FC Dallas, Portland or Real Salt Lake in the first leg of the Western Conference semifinals.