Sporting KC Returns to the Road to Take on LAFC Sporting Kansas City will face Los Angeles FC in a crucial Western Conference matchup on Saturday, July 25, as part of the 2026 MLS regular season. The game, scheduled for 9:30 p.m. CT (9:40 p.m. kickoff) at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, marks the halfway point of SKC’s 34-game campaign. The match will be broadcast on Apple TV in English and Spanish, with radio coverage on Sports Radio 810 WHB and La Grande 1340 AM, alongside live streams via the SKC mobile app. The Kansas City club enters the contest following a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC on Wednesday, with Designated Players Dejan Joveljic and Manu Garcia scoring to extend their recent scoring streaks. Garcia, who has contributed to a goal in each of his last five appearances, now holds a personal MLS career best for consecutive goal contributions. Joveljic, meanwhile, has netted in back-to-back games since the World Cup break, joining a select group of players with 10 goal contributions in each of the past five seasons. Goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland recorded six saves to secure the win, as SKC looks to claim its first clean sheet of the year against LAFC. LAFC, meanwhile, is led by its Designated Player duo of Son-Heung Min and Denis Bouanga, both of whom have been in strong form following the World Cup. Bouanga leads the team with 13 goals across all competitions, while Son, set to represent the club in the MLS All-Star Game, has recorded 10 assists—most in the league. Son’s participation as South Korea’s captain during the FIFA World Cup 26 added to LAFC’s success, as four of its players competed in the tournament. Jacob Shaffelburg, Mathieu Choiniere, and Stephen Eustáquio represented Canada, though Eustáquio returned to FC Porto after his loan ended on June 30.#los_angeles_fc #dejan_joveljic #stefan_cleveland #sporting_kc #manu_garcia
San Jose Earthquakes Seek to Extend Historic Start Against Sporting KC The San Jose Earthquakes are poised to continue their remarkable start to the 2025 season as they prepare to face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night. The Quakes, currently undefeated in their first six matches, have set a franchise record for the best opening stretch in their history. With a 5-1-0 record and 15 points, the team has dominated both offensively and defensively, showcasing a level of consistency that has surprised even their own coaching staff. The Earthquakes’ success is highlighted by their stellar goalkeeping and attacking prowess. Goalkeeper Daniel has already recorded five clean sheets, a testament to the team’s defensive solidity. Offensively, San Jose has outscored their opponents 10-1, with standout performances from key players. Last weekend’s 3-0 victory over San Diego FC exemplified their dominance, as they controlled the game from start to finish. Coach Bruce Arena acknowledged the team’s unexpected success, expressing both pride and caution. “If you broke training camp and told me we’d be 5-1 after the first six games, I would not agree with that,” Arena said. “But I’m very pleased. However, we have a long way to go. There’s a lot of room for improvement, and we need to stay focused on the second half of the season if we want to qualify for the playoffs.” The Quakes’ recent form has been bolstered by young talent. Niko Tsakiris, a 20-year-old forward, scored two goals against San Diego FC, joining former Earthquakes legend Landon Donovan as the only players in club history to achieve this feat before turning 21. Donovan accomplished the milestone three times, making Tsakiris’ achievement even more significant.#san_jose_earthquakes #sporting_kansas_city #daniel_munie #diego_luna #dejan_joveljic
