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The Blue Hell: Can a stadium change the fortunes of a club?

Hop on board and discover how the WIZ transformed into Sporting Kansas City.

With the recent surge of expansion in Major League Soccer it can be tempting to focus solely on new teams and their new stadiums.

However, the evolution of the Kansas City 'Wiz' into Sporting KC may be just as compelling a story, as it shows how an MLS original, fighting for relevancy in its hometown, was able to revamp itself into one of the most successful clubs in the league.

Homecoming is a new series that looks at the unique story of soccer stadiums in North American and explores the design, inspiration, and origins behind the best and brightest stadiums in Major League Soccer.