Sporting KC Defeats Minnesota United 3-1, Clinches Playoff Spot

Sporting KC Makes Historic Comeback, Securing Playoff Spot Despite Opening Season with Winless Streak, Set to Face San Jose in Play-in Game.

Johnny Russell scored two goals and Rémi Walter added another in Sporting Kansas City's 3-1 victory over Minnesota United, clinching a playoff spot.
With a season-opening winless streak of 10 games, Sporting Kansas City made history as the first MLS team to reach the playoffs despite earning fewer than five points from its initial matches.
Dániel Sallói assisted the first two goals, contributing significantly to the victory.
Sporting Kansas City exploited defeats by Portland and draws by San Jose to secure the eighth spot in the Western Conference playoffs.
Sporting Kansas City's win combined with the respective performances of other teams on Decision Day, where Dallas advanced with a 4-1 win over LA Galaxy, while San Jose drew 1-1 with Austin FC and Portland lost 3-1 at Houston.