Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FC - Football Match Preview - September 22, 2024

Must-win Match For Minnesota United FC

After Minnesota United FC's spirited performance against the Vancouver Whitecaps, it faces a difficult test against Sporting Kansas City on the road. The match is crucial for Minnesota, as failure to win could see their playoff hopes dashed. Sporting Kansas City has been struggling for form, but they can't be underestimated at home. Minnesota will need to be at their best to take all three points.

Minnesota United FC currently sits in the eighth and final playoff spot, but they are only one point clear of the San Jose Earthquakes. With just six games remaining in the regular season, Minnesota needs to start picking up some wins. A loss to Sporting Kansas City could see them fall out of the playoff places and hand the initiative to the Earthquakes.

Sporting Kansas City Will Be No Pushover

Sporting Kansas City has been in poor form in recent weeks, but they remain a dangerous team. Lead by the likes of Johnny Russell and Daniel Salloi, they are always capable of pulling off a result. They will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to the Houston Dynamo and will be determined to make things difficult for Minnesota.

The match is expected to be close and could go either way. Minnesota United FC will be hoping to continue their good recent form, but they will need to be wary of a Sporting Kansas City backlash. A win for Minnesota would be a major step towards securing a playoff spot, while a defeat could see them fall out of the top eight.

The match will take place at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on September 22, 2024. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT.