On the positive side, Sporting did a good job of eliminating Cincinnati’s playmaker, Evander, from being able to dictate the game. While the home team kept more possession, Sporting KC managed the Cincinnati attack well until just before halftime.

Does Cincinnati really need to provide any more examples to explain why he is one of the highest paid men in soccer?

Newcomer Kévin Denkey scored a goal in each half, the second one with a bicycle kick, to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory Saturday against Sporting Kansas City.