Sporting KC is ranked high on several MLS Power Rankings this week. They are #1 on MLSSoccer.com, #3 on ESPNFC.com, and #4 on SI.com. This week is important for Sporting KC as they travel to both coasts for matches against NY on Wednesday and LA on Saturday.
Below are some excerpts from this week's power rankings:
MLSSoccer.com’s staff
“They climb all the way back up to No. 1 by default after yet another leader was dethroned. SKC have honestly earned this spot for their defensive work, but – stop us if you've heard this one before – we won't be entirely convinced until they start finishing more of their chances.”
ESPNFC.com staff
“SKC had the weekend off, and the rest will come in handy. Kansas City plays on each coast this week, at New York on Wednesday, then in Los Angeles at the weekend.”
Sports Illustrated’s Avi Creditor
“Sporting KC's bye week will give the club a huge advantage at New York on Wednesday, with the hosts having just three days of rest while in-form SKC will have had 11 days off since a 1-0 victory over D.C. United. In a four-day span, KC will play on both coasts against two of the league's top-spending teams, the Red Bulls and Galaxy.”
