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Johnny Russell helps a Sporting KC fan's birthday wish come true

Johnny Russell jersey exchange with young girl getting super emotional - August 18, 2018

Sporting Kansas City supporters were treated to a wonderful evening at Children's Mercy Park on Saturday as Diego Rubio scored twice and Johnny Russell bagged a late third to pace a 3-0 win over the Portland Timbers.


And for one young fan in particular, it was a night she'll never forget.


A 9-year-old's birthday wish came true when Russell gifted her his jersey after she had held up a sign for him all game long. Grab a tissue and watch the scene below.