Soccer action from Sporting KC’s 4-1 win Sunday

Sporting KC midfielder Ilie Sanchez held the ball off from Minnesota forward Darwin Quintero at Sunday’s match at Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas. Sporting KC won, 4-1. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Sporting KC goalkeeper Tim Melia (29) dove to intercept a Minnesota free kick on goal. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Sporting KC forward Gerso Fernandes won a ball in the air against Minnesota defender Tyrone Mears (4). (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Minnesota United midfielder Maximiniano (31) brought down Sporting KC midfielder Wan Kuzain Wan Kamal (75) as he broke toward the Minnesota goal. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Minnesota midfielder Rasmus Schuller made a sliding tackle on Roger Espinoza. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Sporting KC forward Daniel Salloi (20) tried to outrace Minnesota defender Michael Boxall (15) near the Minnesota goal. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Sporting KC forward Diego Rubio (11) scored KC’s 4th goal shortly after being brought in as a late substitute. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Sporting KC midfielder Roger Espinoza (17) tried to get past Minnesota defender Brent Kallman (14) to center the ball. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department color guard presented the colors before the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Victory Project participant Genevieve Kiene got an autograph from Sporting KC’s Jaylin Lindsey, who made his debut for the club on Sunday evening. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)