Sporting KC kicks off home opener with 2-1 win

Dom Dwyer, who scored the Sporting KC goals, answered questions with Sporting KC manager Peter Vermes after the match. (Photo by William Crum)
Dom Dwyer, who scored the Sporting KC goals, answered questions with Sporting KC manager Peter Vermes after the match. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

Sporting KC’s first goal of the home season was scored by Dom Dwyer only five minutes into the match.

In the second half of Sporting KC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, a goal was made by Pedro Morales. The score was Sporting KC 2, Vancouver Whitecaps 1.

“I’m really proud of the guys,” Sporting KC manager Peter Vermes said. “They really played their hearts out. I am really proud of them.”

With fireworks and entertainment, Sporting KC kicked off its home season tonight at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by William Crum)
With fireworks and entertainment, Sporting KC kicked off its home season tonight at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by William Crum)

With fireworks and entertainment, Sporting KC kicked off its home season tonight at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by William Crum)
With fireworks and entertainment, Sporting KC kicked off its home season tonight at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by William Crum)