Sporting KC return to action after the international break with a trip to face Real Salt Lake in Utah. The Wizards have taken just four points from their opening five matches, leaving them bottom of the Western Conference and chasing the pack.
Real Salt Lake, meanwhile, sit sixth with 10 points from 15 available and have won both of their home fixtures at America First Field. Saturday’s clash is a test for Sporting KC against one of the conference’s in-form teams.
Reinforcements arrive at the right time
Head coach Raphaël Wicky will at least have options. Several players have returned from injury, and more importantly, winter signing Capita is finally available after receiving his P-1 visa.
Capita, who arrived from Radomiak Radom, offers flexibility across the front line and pace. For a team that has struggled to create consistent chances, his inclusion could be a major lift…