Although Sporting Kansas City had more shots (17), they failed to secure the victory and lost to New York Red Bulls. According to the statistics, 8 shots were on target and 9 were off target.

The standout player of the match was Aaron Long. The New York Red Bulls defender was important for scoring 1 goal and clearing 2 balls from the danger zone.

Lewis Morgan also played a good game. The New York Red Bulls midfielder attempted to score with 3 shots.

A high average of fouls constantly interrupted the game on the field. Several players were booked: Cameron Harper, John Tolkin, Frankie Amaya, and Andreu Fontas. Sean Nealis was sent off with a direct red card in the 71st minute of the second half.

Sporting KC's coach, Peter Vermes, fielded the starting eleven with a 4-5-1 formation with Tim Melia in goal; Kayden Pierre, Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, Andreu Fontas, and Logan Ndenbe in the defensive line; Rémi Walter, Johnny Russell, Felipe Hernández, Cameron Duke, and Daniel Salloi in midfield; and Khiry Shelton in attack.

On the other hand, the team chosen by Gerhard Struber took the field with a 4-5-1 system, with Coronel in goal; Dylan Nealis, Sean Nealis, Aaron Long, and John Tolkin in defense; Frankie Amaya, Cristian Cásseres Jr., Luquinhas, Omir Fernández, and Lewis Morgan in the midfield; and Tom Barlow in the forward line.

The referee chosen to officiate the match at Children's Mercy Park stadium was Marcos de Oliveira.

For the next match, Sporting KC will play away against CF Montréal, and NY Red Bulls will visit FC Cincinnati.