Sporting KC defeats City SC 2-0, ends 13-match winless streak

St. Louis City SC suffered its third consecutive defeat, losing 2-0 to Sporting Kansas City, which ended a club-record 13-match winless streak. City SC has not scored in 346 minutes, with its last goal coming from a free kick by Eduard Lowen on March 15. Dejan Joveljic scored both goals for Sporting KC, marking a significant win under interim manager Kerry Zavagnin after the dismissal of long-time coach Peter Vermes. The loss was particularly tough for City SC, which has been plagued by injuries, including a setback for center back Joakim Nilsson, who limped off during the match. Despite the struggles, City SC remains hopeful, with players expressing confidence in their ability to turn their performance around. They are set to face the Columbus Crew next, while Sporting KC will host the Portland Timbers.