Sunday's 2-0 setback at Minnesota United FC snapped a historic defensive run for Sporting Kansas City.
Prior to this weekend's fixture at TCF Bank Stadium, Manager Peter Vermes' men had gone 12 straight MLS matches allowing one or fewer goals. Including playoff matches, that equaled the longest such streak in club history.
The Loons struck twice in the first half Sunday afternoon to vanquish Sporting Kansas City's hopes of setting a new record, but the feat nonetheless illustrates their stout defensive form since the end of last season.
SPORTING KC: LONGEST STREAKS ALLOWING ONE OR FEWER GOALS
(MLS REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYOFFS)
<strong>Games</strong> |
<strong>Dates</strong> |
<b>GA</b> |
<strong>SO</strong> |
<strong>Record</strong> |
12 |
10/16/16 to 05/03/17 |
4 |
8 |
6-2-4 |
12 |
08/04/12 to 10/24/12 |
6 |
6 |
7-0-5 |
12 |
05/21/11 to 07/16/11 |
8 |
4 |
4-1-7 |
11 |
04/01/00 to 05/27/00 |
2 |
9 |
9-0-2 |
11 |
08/10/13 to 10/26/13 |
6 |
5 |
7-3-1 |
10 |
05/27/14 to 08/01/14 |
8 |
2 |
6-1-3 |
GA - goals allowed
SO - shutouts
Sporting KC will look to bounce back from Sunday's loss next Saturday when they visit the new Orlando City Stadium, where the Lions are a perfect 5-0-0 in 2017. The match will kick off at 6 p.m. CT on FOX Sports Kansas City Plus and FOX Sports GO.
