Sporting KC takes on Portland tonight in KCK

Marissa Richardson and Heather Raszka from St. Joseph, Mo., regularly attend Sporting KC matches. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

The Sporting KC match with Portland has ended in a tie, 1-1.

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Update: In the second half, Daniel Salloi of Sporting KC scored a goal, tying the game, Sporting KC 1, Portland Timbers 1.

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At halftime, Portland Timbers 1, Sporting KC 0.

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Update: Diego Valeri with the Portland Timbers scored the first goal, Portland 1, Sporting KC 0.

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Fans were gathering at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, before the beginning of the Sporting KC match with Portland tonight.

Marissa Richardson and Heather Raszka from St. Joseph, Mo., regularly attend the Sporting KC matches.

“We are here because a friend of mine is going to propose,” Richardson said. “We really love coming to the games out here.”

Players practiced before tonight’s Sporting KC match with Portland at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. The match started at 6 p.m. (Photo by William Crum)

Players practiced before tonight’s Sporting KC match with Portland at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. The match started at 6 p.m. (Photo by William Crum)