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Covering Sporting KC and KC Current for the Kansas City Star. Got tips? Email: sperry.danielkc@gmail.com

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Wicky says Ian James will be out tomorrow. He didn't train in both open sessions today. Lasse Berg Johnsen is on his way back with his visa and lands tonight. Says its questionable for him, but they need to value the mid and long term. #SportingKC

06.03.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ally Sentnor scores for #USWNT. If she could replicate country form for club the Current will be very, very happy! #KCBaby

05.03.2026 01:01 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Over at #SportingKC training now this morning, Zorhan Bassong is in training this A.M.

03.03.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Armas said Lo LaBonta has been out with an injury. Hopes to get her back soon. #KCBaby

03.03.2026 17:57 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3
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Have you seen big scarves in Kansas City’s P&L? It’s a World Cup-themed display To celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup in KC, PBR Big Sky wrapped specially made 50-foot scarves around its neon sign.

To celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup in KC, PBR Big Sky wrapped specially made 50-foot scarves around its neon sign.

03.03.2026 01:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sporting KC’s draw with Columbus Crew produced two sensational moments Sporting Kansas City performed dramatically better in its home opener than last week’s match. Will it continue?

Sporting KC’s draw with Columbus Crew produced two sensational moments, and a much improved performance from last week. #SportingKC

www.kansascity.com/sports/socce...

01.03.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Dejan Joveljic's brace tonight makes him tied with Preki as the fastest player to 20 goals in Sporting KC history, doing so in 34 appearances. #SportingKC

01.03.2026 05:01 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Joveljic: "After one game somehow we grew up. Because after the first goal in San Jose we started to rush and we conceded the second goal. Now we stayed 1-0 until halftime...[We] were ready to play 45 minutes, and actually turned the game around." #SportingKC

01.03.2026 04:44 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

FINAL. 2-2 draw for #SportingKC against a good Crew team. Big improvement from last week.

01.03.2026 03:36 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

SAVED. PULSKAMP COMES UP CLUTCH ON ABOU ALI. We're level still. #SKCvCLB

01.03.2026 03:23 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

VAR goes to monitor, just from the looks of it I'd suspect Columbus gets a penalty here. But the longer he takes to look at it makes me feel like there's enough doubt.

Yep. Pen to Columbus.

01.03.2026 03:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

GOAL. 2-2. Columbus equalizes. Diego Rossi rips one in on a flicked on header, from what looks like an SKC defender. #SKCvCLB

01.03.2026 03:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sporting is just feeding Calvin Harris over the top now. Tons of space for him as long as the ball comes. He's been phenomenal tonight. #SportingKC

01.03.2026 03:12 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

GOAL. JOVELJIC puts it in the back of the net off Shapi's blocked shot. 2-1. #SportingKC #SKCvCLB

01.03.2026 03:09 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

An electric counter attack. Manu to Harris to Davis to Dejan, who pump faked everyone and passed it into the net. FILTHY. 1-1. #SKCvCLB

01.03.2026 02:45 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

GOAL #SportingKC. Stunning from Joveljic. 1-1 right out of halftime.

01.03.2026 02:44 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

We are back for the second half. Curious to see if/when Stephen Afrifa getrs in, and how long Wicky stays in the current shape. #SportingKC #SKCvCLB

01.03.2026 02:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

An entirely self-inflicted 1-0 deficit at halftime. #SportingKC hasn't necessarily been the better team, but they've been good enough to be level. #SKCvCLB

01.03.2026 02:28 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely shambolic goal to give up. #SportingKC caught playing around with the ball at the back. No clue what went through anyone's head.

Columbus pressed hard out of a goalkick. Abou Ali gets the goal. 1-0 Columbus in the 33rd. #SKCvCLB

01.03.2026 02:14 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#SportingKC with some very nice spells of possession. Huge save from Schulte is the only reason this game is level right now.

Sporting hunting the ball in the Columbus defensive third and the crowd is really getting behind it. Good opening 30 from SKC.

01.03.2026 02:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Easy yellow card to Andres Herrera. If Harris has possession that's a red for DOGSO. #SportingKC

01.03.2026 01:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Underway from Sporting Park. For the first time in 10 years I've covered games here, no "I believe that we will win." chant.

Truly new times here in KC. #SportingKC

01.03.2026 01:42 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited for another year! My 10th year covering this sport in Kansas City, and none have been bigger than 2026.

To follow along and support our coverage of #SportingKC and soccer in Kansas City this season, subscribe to @kansascity.com

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28.02.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sporting KC pays homage to 18th & Vine District with secondary jersey for 2026 Kansas City’s Major League Soccer team will be sporting a special β€œkit” this season.

Here's #SportingKC's new look that will debut tonight: the 18th and Vine Kit.

www.kansascity.com/sports/socce...

28.02.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Short on players, Sporting Kansas City crushed by San Jose to open MLS season One Sporting KC player called this game a β€œwake-up call.” Could a long season be ahead?

The first match of the season was a loss. But #SportingKC is hoping to bounce back tonight. More on that game in San Jose last week:

www.kansascity.com/sports/socce...

28.02.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why the next phase of Sporting KC’s roster overhaul brings greatest risk, reward Kansas City’s resident MLS club still has 8 open roster spots ... and still intends to fill them with quality additions.

What comes next in the roster rebuild will likely have U-22 initiative players involved. More on the risk and measuring the ROI of these young player investments:

www.kansascity.com/sports/socce...

28.02.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sporting KC trades winger Daniel Salloi. Here’s what team is getting in return Salloi had been a star and staple on the Kansas City soccer scene for a decade.

Daniel Salloi, the last player on the roster who lifted a trophy with #SportingKC (2017 USOC) was traded days before the season began:

www.kansascity.com/sports/socce...

28.02.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is why Sporting KC will open MLS season on Saturday with 8 open roster spots Sporting KC signed 11 new players this offseason and hopes to add 3-6 more in the next month or so.

Next: Sporting KC has signed 11 players since the end of 2025, 10 of them new. Yet the roster is still slim.

www.kansascity.com/sports/socce...

28.02.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Also, MLS Roster Profiles are out. Here is #SportingKC's.

On the off-roster player tag for Tschantret...off roster players (as many as you want! RSL has 10), can dress for as many games as you want. They don't get put on supplemental roster until 6 match appearances.

27.02.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0