Sporting Kansas City's rivalry landscape extends beyond their primary rival (Real Salt Lake and St. Louis CITY SC). Conference opponents who regularly compete for playoff positioning develop competitive tensions over time. Geographic proximity creates natural rivalries even when not officially designated.
Some of Sporting KC's most intense matches come against teams they've faced in the playoffs or competed with for specific trophies. These secondary rivalries may not have the same history as the primary derby but can produce equally dramatic and passionate matches.