On Saturday, Sporting Kansas City put in a dominating performance against Real Salt Lake at Sporting Park. Peter Vermes' club out-shot the visitors 20-5, allowed only one shot on goal and controlled 57% of the possession.
That type of defensive performance is no stranger to Sporting Park. In home MLS matches dating back to 2012, Sporting KC has led MLS in possession percentage, shutouts, goals allowed and shots allowed. Here are the top five teams in those categories during that time span:
<u>Possession %</u> |
<u>Shutouts</u> |
<u>Goals Allowed</u> |
<u>Shots Allowed</u> |
Sporting KC - 59.22<br>
Real Salt Lake - 57.46<br>
Houston Dynamo - 56.36<br>
LA Galaxy - 54.22<br>
NY Red Bulls - 54.15 |
Sporting KC - 17<br>
Houston Dynamo - 16<br>
LA Galaxy - 16<br>
Sounders FC - 16<br>
3 teams - 15<br> |
Sporting KC - 28<br>
LA Galaxy - 29<br>
Sounders FC - 30<br>
Real Salt Lake - 32<br>
Houston Dynamo - 33 |
Sporting KC - 278<br>
Colorado Rapids - 335<br>
LA Galaxy - 340<br>
Real Salt Lake - 344<br>
Houston Dynamo - 372 |
In 2014, Sporting KC has allowed one goal in four home matches in all competitions, including a 1-0 win at Sporting Park over Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions League.
With Saturday's shutout, Sporting KC fans can receive 50% off any regular priced online order at a local participating Papa John's by using the code 'SPORTINGKC' at checkout. This offer is valid through today (Monday).
