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
Sporting Kansas City Player Availability Report: April 11, 2026 Match Against San Jose Earthquakes Sporting Kansas City is preparing for its final match of the season series against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night at Sporting Park. The team received mixed news this week as Jayden Reid returned to full training, providing a boost to the squad, while Zorhan Bassong remains sidelined with a lingering hamstring injury. The game, set for a 7:30 p.m. CT kickoff (7:40 p.m. actual time), will be streamed on Apple TV and broadcast locally on Sports Radio 810 WHB and La Grande 1340 AM. Tickets are available through SeatGeek.com. The league’s official Player Availability Report, submitted the day before the match, outlines the current status of key players for both teams. For Sporting Kansas City, defender Zorhan Bassong is listed with a hamstring injury, a setback for the club as he continues to recover. Goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland is also out due to an ankle injury, while defender Wyatt Meyer is sidelined with a similar ankle issue. Goalkeeper Ryan Schewe is expected to miss the match after sustaining a hand injury. San Jose Earthquakes face multiple absences as well. Forward Timo Werner is listed with a lower-body injury, while defenders Vitor Costa and Dejuan Jones are also out due to lower-body ailments. These injuries could impact the Earthquakes’ defensive and attacking strategies, particularly given the importance of the match in the season finale. The report highlights the physical toll of the season, with several players dealing with recurring injuries. Bassong’s hamstring issue, which has plagued him throughout the campaign, remains unresolved, while Cleveland and Meyer’s ankle injuries add to the defensive concerns for Sporting Kansas City.#san_jose_earthquakes #sporting_kansas_city #zorhan_bassong #stefan_cleveland #timmo_werner
