Sporting KC tops opponent, snowy weather for epic finish

To win the MLS Western Conference, Sporting Kansas City had to beat the opponent on the road and the elements. Both happened. Sporting pitched a 2-0 shutout at Real Salt Lake on Sunday in a game played in a snowstorm.The triumph also meant that Sporting became the best turnaround team in MLS history, improving 10 places over last season. Beat writer Shaun Goodwin joins SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff to break down Sunday’s game and the playoff picture.This piece of information arrived after the podcast was recorded: Sporting KC will open the MLS Playoffs on Nov. 22 at Children’s Mercy Park. Capacity will be capped at 18% (3,324).Story links:Sporting Kansas City clinches first place in MLS Western Conference, capping historic turnaround.Sporting KC’s Matt Belser joins DeSoto-based chain in honoring area’s good sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices