In Saturday’s comprehensive 2-1 victory over the LA Galaxy at StubHub Center, one Sporting Kansas City player stood out above the rest.
For the fifth time in 2017, center back Ike Opara claimed his spot on MLSSoccer.com’s Team of the Week. Opara was a force on the Sporting KC backline yet again, scoring a stunning bicycle kick goal in the 35th minute. He also recorded five duels won, five clearances, one interception, and completed 52 of 58 passes.
Manager Peter Vermes’ men travel to BBVA Compass Stadium on Wednesday for a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 clash with the Houston Dynamo. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. CT with a live stream on SportingKC.com.
