Columbus Crew vs. Sporting Kansas City: Coach Vermes Vows to Strengthen Team’s Vulnerable Defense
Sporting Kansas City yearns for a turnaround soon. Their quest takes them to a robust Columbus Crew team.
Head honcho Peter Vermes of Sporting Kansas City demands a stauncher defense after recent setbacks. The team languishes near the Western Conference basement, netting only three victories in 19 attempts. Following twin defeats to LA Galaxy and Real Salt SGDalt Lake—each loss marked by four conceded goals—Vermes acknowledges the immediate need for tactical adjustments.
"The crew fights valiantly, yet defensively,…