Over the last 10 years, few professional sports franchises have experienced a more transformational journey than Sporting Kansas City.
From Wizards to Sporting, from minor league baseball park to world-class soccer stadium, from MLS afterthought to perennial title contender, the 2010s ushered in a Kansas City soccer renaissance as Sporting enjoyed a meteoric rise both on and off the pitch.
Throughout this decade of success, everyone tied to the club—from players and coaches to owners and fans—made priceless memories that will last a lifetime.
As this epic chapter ends and the page turns to 2020, SportingKC.com has counted down the top 20 moments of the decade.
The series looks back on the biggest matches, announcements and off-the-field developments that left lasting impacts on the club. The top 20 list was determined through voting among front office associates at Sporting.
#1: Winning the 2013 MLS Cup
#13: Launching prized partnerships
#14: The Launch of Sporting KC II
#15: The Launch of the Victory Project
#16: Major awards for Peter Vermes the Academy
#17: Signing Alan Pulido in a club-record deal
#18: Sporting hosts the 2013 MLS All-Star Game
#19: Peter Vermes enters the Hall of Fame
#20: Beating LAFC on Decision Day in 2018
