During the 2018 Major League Soccer season, Sporting Kansas City enjoyed a strong campaign, finishing first in the Western Conference and third overall in the league standings with an 18-8-8 record, accumulating 62 points. The team featured a potent attack, scoring 65 goals while conceding 40. In the postseason, they advanced to the Western Conference Finals after defeating Real Salt Lake but were ultimately eliminated by the Portland Timbers, falling just short of the MLS Cup.