Recap: Sporting KC falls 1-0 on road in season opener

Sporting Kansas City: John Pulskamp; Graham Zusi, Robert Voloder, Andreu Fontas, Ben Sweat (Tim Leibold 73′); Remi Walter, Roger Espinoza (Felipe Hernandez 70′), Erik Thommy (C) (Marinos Tzionis 71′); Khiry Shelton, Willy Agada, Daniel Salloi

Subs Not Used: Kendall McIntosh, Robert Castellanos, Kayden Pierre, Chris Rindov, Jake Davis, Cam Duke

Portland Timbers: David Bingham; Dario Zuparic, Justin Rasmussen, Zachery McGraw, Juan Mosquera; Eryk Williamson (Cristhian Paredes 80′), Evander, Diego Chara (C), Yimmi Chara (Santiago Moreno 33′), Marvin Loria (Diego Gutierrez 80′); Jaroslaw Niezgoda (Nathan Fogaca 62′)

Subs Not Used: Claudio Bravo, Eric Miller, Pablo Bonilla, Aljaz Ivacic, Larrys Mabiala

Scoring Summary:
POR – Juan Mosquera 1 (Yimmi Chara 1) 6′

Misconduct Summary:
SKC – Erik Thommy (yellow card; unsporting behavior) 16′
POR – Dario Zuparic (yellow card; unsporting behavior) 26′
POR – Eryk Williamson (yellow card; unsporting behavior) 73′
POR – Evander (yellow card; unsporting behavior) 89′