Sporting KC hugely improved and closing out games

kansascity.com — The last game Sporting Kansas City played in Vancouver, a little more than a year ago, turned into a nightmarish 3-3 draw. "I will never forget that game," Sporting KC goalkeeper and captain Jimmy Nielsen said. Blowing a three-goal lead in the span of 20 minutes - and nearly losing in the 84th minute - has that sort of lingering effect.