Ten thoughts on Crew SC’s scoreless draw in Kansas City, a result that brings the Crew’s shutout streak to five games and unbeaten run to seven.



1. A 0-0 draw will never be the most thrilling game and, at first glance, might not seem like the most encouraging result. But the point in Kansas City is the second time in May that the Crew have gone on the road in a difficult environment and earned a result while playing down a man for most of the match.



In the match Sunday, it was Federico Higuain’s red card just before the half that gave Kansas City a man advantage for the entire final 45 minutes. In the club’s May 5 draw in Seattle, the team played a full 75 minutes without the red-carded Pedro Santos. Both results were as impressive as wins, and the Crew played so well Sunday – with a missed Gyasi Zardes penalty kick that could have stolen three points — coach Gregg Berhalter was willing to say he was disappointed in the...