The names and logos of MLS teams are registered and/or common law trademarks of MLS or are used with the permission of their owners. In the 2000 playoffs, fell behind 4 to 1 to the LA Galaxy, but Miklos Molnar scored a penalty kick in game three to send the series into a tiebreaker, where he scored again to send the Wizards to their first MLS Cup. David Greczek (SKC) - Motown - Offseason. The administrative offices are located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and the team clubhouse and practice facilities are located in Kansas City, Kansas, near Children's Mercy Park. Four months later, the league unveiled the nicknames, logos and uniform designs for the franchises, including the Kansas City Wiz. Sydney Leroux (FCKC) - Angel City - No game until 3/26. Played at least five seasons in an American first-division professional league and been named to a postseason league All-Star team at least once. [60] The name is derived from the large metal pots used for boiling potions, due to the team's former name Wizards. The club shifted over to the West as a result of a playoff format change, the Wizards played against Chivas USA. [41] The primary logo is composed of a teardrop-shaped shield containing a stylized representation of the Kansas-Missouri state line with "sporting blue" stripes on the "Kansas" side and an interlocking "SC" on the "Missouri" side. In his career, Kempin made thirty-four appearances in league play and thirty . Jada Talley (KCC) - KuPS - Finland - No game until 4/15. He made 149 appearances and scored five goals for Sporting after being drafted third overall in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft, and came on in the 100th minute of the 2012 Open Cup final win. Sporting Kansas City Academy product and former Sporting KC player Erik Palmer-Brown is included on the U.S. roster after winning player of the month honors for Troyes, a club in France. [citation needed] Name rights were held by the Livestrong Foundation until the downfall of Lance Armstrong from his doping scandal; Sporting Kansas City subsequently changed the name of their stadium to Sporting Park. Carly Nelson (KCNWSL) - Orlando - No game until 3/26. The shield's contour alludes to the team's former logo while under the "Kansas City Wizards" appellation. Ezra Armstrong (ACA) - St. Louis - No game until 3/26. Alec Kann (SKC) - Cincinnati - Dressed but did not play in Cincinnatis 3-3 draw with Chicago. Peter Vermes led the club to another postseason berth in 2015 and became Sporting Kansas City's all-time winningest coach. Rokas Pukstas (ACA) - Hajduk Split/NK Solin - Croatia - Started and played 90 minutes in Hajduks 1-0 win over Slaven Koprivnica. The National Soccer Hall of Fame at Toyota Stadium announced today the names of all candidates eligible for election in 2021, including 13 former members of Sporting Kansas City. That set up a one-game showdown with the San Jose Earthquakes the winner would advance to the 2003 MLS Cup. Mataeo Bunbury (ACA) - Birmingham - Did not dress in Birminghams 3-2 win over Tulsa. A nominator of the selected/chosen Blue KC Sporting Samaritan will receive two (2) tickets to the recognition match, one (1) parking pass and a $20 Sporting Pay complimentary balance redeemable for concessions or retail at Children's Mercy Park. Toni Payne (FCKC) - Sevilla - Spain - Started and played 90 minutes in Sevillas 3-0 win over Real Betis. Gerso Fernandes (SKC) - Incheon - South Korea - Started and played 66 minutes in Incheons 5-0 loss to Gwangju. Sapong had been a regular contributor for Nashville SC, playing in seventy-four games scoring seventeen goals and adding ten assists in a little over . Crocker, who announced he was leaving Southampton at the end of the season, will replace former sporting director . Allie Hess (KCC) - MSV Duisburg - Germany - Started and played 75 minutes in Duisburgs 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. James Musa (SKC) - Colorado Springs - Dressed but did not play in either of Colorado Springs games. He transferred to Oklahoma in 2021 and was a Second Team All-Big 12 . Led by standout performances from Melia and center back Ike Opara, Sporting KC conceded just 29 goals during the 2017 regular season campaign, eight fewer than any other team. [6][7] The Wiz players included Preki, Mo Johnston and Digital Takawira, and were coached by Ron Newman. Sporting Kansas City also represented Major League Soccer in the 2013-14 CONCACAF Champions League, finishing atop Group 2 with an unbeaten record in the group stage before falling to Mexico's Cruz Azul in the quarterfinal round. Played in St. Louiss 3-2 win over Florida. [29] They were eliminated in the Western Knockout Round by the Portland Timbers, 67 in a Penalty Shootout. Oriol Rosell (SKC) - LA - Came off the bench and played 4 minutes in LAs 1-1 draw with Vancouver. The organizations new commitment to attack showed itself immediately, as the Wizards led the league in shots by a wide margin. The team rebranded in November 2010, coinciding with its move to its new home stadium, Children's Mercy Park. Nicolas Isimat-Mirin (SKC) - Vitesse - Netherlands - Started and played 90 minutes in Vitesses 1-1 draw with PSV. After the 2007 final season at Arrowhead, the Wizards continued to use the stadium for select large events. The teams roster underwent an overhaul in that off-season as well, including the acquisitions of defender Peter Vermes (now manager), midfielder Kerry Zavagnin (now an assistant coach) and Miklos Molnar, a proven goal scorer from Denmark. D.C. United had been sharing RFK Stadium with Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals in Washington, D.C., before the latter's move into Nationals Park. Now available on the Apple TV app, Recap: Sporting slips to 2-0 loss against CF Montreal, Five Things presented by Childrens Mercy Kansas City: Sporting set to host CF Montreal at Children's Mercy Park | April 29, 2023, Match Preview: Sporting KC hosts CF Montreal on Saturday at Children's Mercy Park. in a friendly on July 25, 2010, and won the match by a score of 21. Graham Smith (SKC) - Memphis - Started and played 90 minutes in Memphiss 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Additionally their NWSL teams, the Portland Thorns and the Kansas City Current, have become major rivals, especially since the Thorns' 2-0 win over the Current in the 2022 NWSL Championship. Played in Empires 7-3 loss to San Diego. KC was led by Graham Zusi, who delivered a league-leading 15 assists and was named finalist for 2012 MLS MVP,[25] Jimmy Nielsen, who notched a league leading 15 shutouts and was named 2012 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, and Matt Besler, who was named MLS Defender of the Year. [53][54][55], On November 19, 2015, the stadium was renamed to Children's Mercy Park in a ten-year deal with Children's Mercy Hospital. The following records are for MLS regular season only: Sporting Legends is an initiative launched in 2013 that pays tribute to the individuals who played an instrumental role for Sporting Kansas City and in the growth of soccer in the region.[80]. Fredinho Mompremier (SPR) - Safa Beirut - Lebanon - Offseason. Tyler Freeman (SKC) - Nashville - Did not dress in Nashvilles 1-0 loss to New England. It was a natural transition for me just being around the game and in that type of environment. Tim Melia | Credit: Thad Bell. KC - Kansas City area players. Ualefi (SKC) - Chattanooga - No game until 3/25. After going through conference champ Chivas USA in the first round, a showdown in Houston ended 2-0 in favor of the Dynamo, who went on to win MLS Cup. Spending $200million on the complex,[52] it was the first "European style" soccer complex in the United States. On August 31, 2006, the Wizards began a new era as OnGoal, LLC purchased the club from the Hunt Sports Group. Harrington saw the club grow from the Kansas City Wizards into Sporting Kansas City, and Olum witnessed Sporting's rise as an MLS powerhouse. Across all competitions, Kansas City leads with a 964 (W-L-T) record over Minnesota. Missing the playoffs on the last day of the season for a second consecutive year was a disappointment, but 2006 will not be remembered for events on the field. Coby Jones (ACA) - Kansas City - No game until 3/26. Erika Tymrak (FCKC) - Orlando - No game until 3/26. The 1998 and 1999 seasons were rough for Wizards fans, as the team missed the playoffs both years. The announced attendance of 52,342 is a record for a professional soccer match in the Kansas City area[18][19] It would be the franchise's final overall game played at Arrowhead Stadium. The club dedicated its 2007 season to Lamar Hunt, who had died in December 2006. Brooks Thompson (SKC) - Philadelphia - No game until 3/26. Did not dress in KCs 7-4 loss to Baltimore. Joseph Addo Tetteh (SPR) - Accra Lions - Ghana - Did not play in Accras 3-0 loss to Nsoatreman FC. (MLS). Ray Lee (ACA) - Kansas City (MASL) - Had a goal and an assist in KCs 6-5 loss to Florida. Played in KCs 7-4 loss to Baltimore. Morning reporter Kacie McDonnell of KSHB-TV, an NBC affiliate and KMCI-TV's sister station, served as the network host of the pregame and postgame shows.[68]. [59] Sporting KC works with Sporting Innovations, a consulting firm spun off from the team that focuses on fan engagement. As the transfer window for much of Europe closed yesterday, a former Sporting KC player returned to Europe, joining a new club. Sporting Kansas City 's first HomeGrown Player, Jon Kempin announced his retirement from professional soccer this past week on social media. Following the 1996 season, the Wiz changed names, becoming the "Wizards", following legal action from electronics retailer The Wiz. In the rest of the world theres a few other call ups. Every Screen. 2010 began with much excitement as the club broke ground on a stadium site in Kansas City, Kansas and construction commenced on the teams state-of-the-art, $180 million plus new ground. The Wizards hosted Manchester United F.C. Esai Easley (SKC) - Kansas City - No game until 3/26. The 2009 season was something of a disappointment for the club, punctuated by the dismissal of Curt Onalfo as Head Coach in August. Every Screen. The only other time the team had won seven consecutive regular season matches came in 1997 during the MLS shootout era. John Klein III (Comets) - St. Louis - No game until 3/26. Brianne Reed (FCKC) - FC Nordsjaelland - Denmark - Did not dress in Nordsjaellands 1-0 win over AGF. Jahon Rad (ACA) - Kansas City - No game until 3/26. [71], In 2022, prior to an upcoming leaguewide TV deal, KMCI returned as broadcast partner for those in the Kansas City market,[72] with other areas being able to stream all matches on the club's website. Kei Kamara (SKC) - Chicago - Suspended for Chicagos 3-3 draw with Cincinnati. See Sporting KC. The Kansas City Wiz played their first game on April 13, 1996, defeating the Colorado Rapids at Arrowhead Stadium, 30. Luis Gil (SKC) - Omaha - No game until 3/26. [56], Sporting regularly sells out its matches, with over 100 straight sellouts as of August 2017. Adrian Zendejas (SKC) - Charlotte - On loan. KCNWSL/KCC . In 1997, the re-christened Wizards finished 21-11 and atop the Western Conference, but surprisingly bowed out in the first round of the playoffs. The Kansas City MLS franchise was founded by Lamar Hunt, who was also the founder of the American Football League, the Kansas City Chiefs, the United Soccer Association (which merged with the NPSL to form the North American Soccer League or NASL), and Major League Soccer. Former Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum provided color commentary following his retirement after the 2014 season. The club enjoyed one of its best seasons ever, amassing 62 points and a club-record 65 goals en route to an 18-8-8 record and a first-place finish in the Western Conference. Harrington and Olum played key roles in Sportings first major trophy win since the 2004 U.S. Open Cup. Prior to 2017 matches were broadcast in high definition on KMCI-TV (except for nationally broadcast matches). As the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the MLS Cup Playoffs, Sporting advanced past the defending MLS Cup champion Colorado Rapids before falling 2-0 at home to the Houston Dynamo.. Played at least five seasons in the Major Indoor Soccer League between the end of the NASL in 1984 and the end of the MISL in 1992 and been selected as a first-team all-star. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. You may not notice it looking at the MLS schedule for this upcoming weekend, but were heading into another international break with national teams taking center stage. Davis spent most of his heralded MLS career with the Houston Dynamo, winning two MLS Cup titles, before ending his professional journey with Sporting in 2016. Rauf Salifu (SPR) - Selangor - Malaysia - Did not dress in Selangors 4-0 loss to Johor Darul Tazim. The newest addition to the trophy cabinet was the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title, secured on Sept. 20 when Sporting KC defeated the New York Red Bulls by a 2-1 scoreline at Children's Mercy Park. For many fans, the year will be most remembered for the teams historic 2-1 upset of Manchester United in front of 52,424 at Arrowhead Stadium, an all-time attendance record for a soccer match in KC. [8] Kansas City's use of the term has been criticized for inaccuracy and cultural appropriation. Addisyn Merrick (KC) - Kansas City - No game until 3/25. Despite winning just four games after the All-Star break, Kansas City managed to finish fifth in the East at 11127 and qualify for the playoffs. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Sporting Kansas City seasons. 2005 was a season of change. Rassambek Akhmatov (SPR) - Chindia Targoviste - Romania - Started and played 45 minutes in Chindias 1-0 loss to Botosani. In 2013, Sporting Kansas City claimed the club's second MLS Cup championship after prevailing over Real Salt Lake in a penalty kick shootout at Children's Mercy Park. Any unauthorized use is forbidden. At season's end, Melia and Opara received MLS Best XI honors and were named MLS Goalkeeper and MLS Defender of the Year, respectively. At RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., the Wizards, with the league's best defense, faced the team with the league's best offense, the Chicago Fire. In 2008, the Wizards played their home games at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas, and ended a four-year playoff drought by posting an 11109 record, good enough for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Jose Barragan (SPR) - Deportivo Pasto - Colombia - Did not dress in Deportivos 2-1 win over Deportivo Cali. HeartShapedHands will have a truck at Harmony Middle School from 8:00am-2:00pm. In the first round, the Wizards reign as champion ended with a 6 points to 3 loss to Preki and the Miami Fusion. 2003 will be most remembered for Prekis remarkable season at age 40 that garnered him his second league MVP award. Had a goal in KCs 7-4 loss to Baltimore. Ze Pedro (SPR) - UD Oliveirense - Portugal - Came off the bench and played 16 minutes in Oliveirenses 2-0 loss to Benfica II. The Wizards also returned to the MLS Cup final, where they fell 3-2 in dramatic fashion to D.C. United. Lamar Hunt sold the club in August 2006 to OnGoal, LLC, a six-man ownership group led by Cerner Corporation co-founders Neal Patterson and Cliff Illig, a local group committed to keeping the Wizards in Kansas City. The Wizards took the lead on an 11th-minute goal by Miklos Molnar. In MLS there's only one former player, former Sporting KC forward, Diego Rubio was called up by Chile. Across State Lines: National Team Call Ups, The Blue Testament is now KCSoccerJournal.com, Blue Testament is nowKCSoccerJournal.com, Playoffs clinched for the Comets - The Blue Turf, Across State Lines: Farrelly Returns to Professional Soccer. By. Josip Hmura (SPR) - Al Bataeh - UAE - Did not dress in Al Bataehs 3-0 loss to Sharjah. Former College Players This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Sporting Kansas City Academy privacy policy. Petar Cuic (SPR) - Septemvri Sofia - Bulgaria - Started and played 73 minutes in Septemvris 3-0 loss to Cherno More. The 2020 campaign also saw numerous Homegrown Players make palpable impacts as the likes of Gianluca Busio, Jaylin Lindsey, Felipe Hernandez, Cam Duke all contributed valuably. In the first round of the playoffs, the Wizards defeated the Colorado Rapids in the aggregate goal series, 31. The National Soccer Hall of Fame at Toyota Stadium opened to the public in Frisco, Texas, on Nov. 2, 2018, after calling Oneonta, N.Y., its home from 1983 through 2010. Odaine Sinclair (Comets) - Mesquite (MASL) - Played in Mesquites 13-1 loss to Tacoma. In 2006, fans could sit all the way around the field, but, in 2007, seating was [again] only available along the sidelines. [20] At the rebrand announcement, the Kansas City's president announced they had planned to add a rugby club and lacrosse club. 2023 MLS. Because of the opportunity that soccer brought me, I saw the impact of what coaching can do. Mariana Larroquette (KCC) - Leon - Mexico - Started and played 90 minutes, scoring a goal in Leons 2-2 draw with Cruz Azul. In the 2004 MLS Cup final, the Wizards went up against D.C. United at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Two former Sporting Kansas City players with aspirations for 2022 World Cup by: Juan Cisneros. Played in KCs 7-4 loss to Baltimore. Botond Barath (SKC) - Vasas - Hungary - Dressed but did not play in Vasas 3-2 loss to Paksi FC. He calls time on a fourteen year professional career that started in 2009 when he signed with the then Kansas City Wizards. KANSAS . but never actually made an MLS appearance are noted at the bottom of the page. TIME: 11 a.m. During that time, Sporting KC had frequently faced Houston in the playoffs, beginning their rivalry. [51], When the Kansas City Wizards first rebranded as Sporting Kansas City, they built Livestrong Sporting Park. With . The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. The names and logos of MLS teams are registered and/or common law trademarks of MLS or are used with the permission of their owners. The team officially extended its name to Wizards following the 1996 season, ending the short, but memorable, life of the Wiz moniker. The Wizards took the lead, but the Earthquakes battled back and forced golden goal in overtime by Landon Donovan in the 117th minute, which sent his team to the 2003 MLS Cup and the Wizards home. The next three seasons saw the team advance to the postseason, but no silverware was added to the trophy case. Rachel Corsie (KCC) - Aston Villa - England - Started and played 120 minutes, scoring a goal in Aston Villas 2-1 cup win over Manchester City. This list comprises all players who have participated in at least one league match for Sporting Kansas City (formerly known as Kansas City Wiz and Kansas City Wizards) since the team's first Major League Soccer season in 1996. Bryam Rebellon (SPR) - Indy - No game this week. Elyse Bennett (KCC) - Reign - No game until 3/26. KC - Kansas City area players. [46] On December 17, Wizards president Robb Heineman provided an update on the stadium situation, identifying the Kansas City, Kansas, location as near final, pending the signature of the final agreements. Peter Vermes won MLS Defender of the Year, and Bob Gansler was named MLS Coach of the Year. In a shortened 21-game season prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sporting finished in first place in the Western Conference with a 12-6-3 record and 1.86 points per game, the best clip in team history. Igor Juliao (SKC) - Vizela - Portugal - Started and played 90 minutes in Vizelas 1-0 win over Portimonense. With Homegrown Player Daniel Salloi bagging a team-best 16 goals and Johnny Russell becoming just the fourth player in club history to record 10 goals and 10 assists in a single regular season, Sporting defeated rivals Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference Semifinals before falling just short with a 3-2 aggregate loss to the Portland Timbers in the Western Conference Championship. Every Match. Sagir Arce (KC) - Alacranes de Durango (Loan) - Mexico - Dressed but did not play in Durangos 2-1 loss to Celaya. During the offseason, Vazquez signed with the Twins to a three-year deal worth $30 million. Johnny Grant (SPR) - York - Canada - No game until 4/14. The expansive 2021 Veteran Ballot lists 10 former players who enjoyed MLS stints in Kansas City, including first-year nominees Sean Bowers and Chris Klein. Michael Kafari (SKC) - Flower City - No game until 4/1. Roman Knox (SPR) - Dallas (MASL) - Did not dress in either of Dallass games. A full list of candidates can be foundon theNational Soccer Hall of Fame's website. Katelyn Rowland (FCKC) - North Carolina - No game until 3/25. Wilson Harris (SKC) - Louisville - Did not dress in Louisvilles 1-0 win over Monterey Bay. Sporting nevertheless sparkled throughout 2018, stringing together an unprecedented offensive campaign and extending their club record with an eighth straight playoff appearance. Also, adidas, the official outfitter of MLS, unveiled a shade of blue as the teams primary color, which sat alongside white as the organizations official colors. All of those except Mbekeli are former Sporting players, with Mbekeli being a former Swope Park Rangers. I knew I wanted to stay around soccer.. In 2000, their first full season under Bob Gansler, the Wizards opened the season on a 12-game unbeaten streak.