Sporting KC's 2012 will always be remember for a US Open Cup championship. Before the year even gets underway, what will 2013 be remembered for? Here's three storylines heading into the New Year.

With a new marquee name comes a new setting, and with it, a new set of guidelines by which to hold judgment. How to better judge Claudio Bieler, thanks to Omar Bravo's expired time in Kansas City.

One-quarter through the MLS offseason, teams have already begun to take shape for the 2013 season; some more than others. Which Eastern Conference teams have gotten worse, and who might push Sporting KC for the regular season crown?

Discussing the remaining pieces of the puzzle to Sporting KC's opening day roster on March 2.

A tactical and strategical look at how new Designated Player signing, forward Claudio Bieler will fit into his new club, Sporting Kansas City.

Sporting Kansas City announced on Tuesday the signing of new Designated Player, forward Claudio Bieler from LDU Quito of Ecuador. Sporting president/CEO Robb Heineman did well to get "their guy."

Sporting KC has acquired Argentine-born Ecuadorian striker Cladio Bieler, who will be taking a designated player slot.

With the impending announcement of new designated player and forward Claudio Bieler on Tuesday, some fans are already writing the move off as a mistake, or even worse, a waste. This is, obviously, senseless.

More defensive depth is on the way as 21 year old defender Yann Songo'o has been signed by Sporting KC.