Sporting KC manager optimistic in advance of home opener Saturday

Sporting KC manager and technical director Peter Vermes started the timer on a drill during a team workout. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

by William Crum

Sporting Kansas City manager Peter Vermes says he is excited about this season.

The home opener for the soccer team is Saturday, March 11, at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

“We have 34 games to play. By the 10th game everyone should be ready,” Vermes said today at Children’s Mercy Park.

“The key to a winning team is the players must be hungry to win and play as a team,” he said.

Sporting KC’s Graham Zusi said, “I hate to speculate. But this year I feel we can make it happen. I am really excited.”

Matt Besler of Sporting KC also said he was excited.

“This year we definitely have a winning team,” he said.

Sporting KC right back Graham Zusi participated in a passing drill. . (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sporting KC manager and technical director Peter Vermes. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sporting KC right back Graham Zusi. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)