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Wealth advisor Peter Mallouk finalized his purchase of a majority stake in Sporting Kansas City at a valuation of $700 million, ESPN reported. Previously a minority shareholder, Mallouk's ownership stake will increase to 80% as a result of the sale, according to the report on Monday.

Sporting KC News / ESPN / January 19

Source: Sporting KC stake sold at $700M valuation

A minority owner in MLS side Sporting Kansas City has completed a deal to purchase a majority stake in the club from its current owners, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Sporting KC News / Field Level Media / January 5

Sporting KC hire Raphael Wicky as head coach

Sporting Kansas City named Raphael Wicky as the fifth permanent head coach in franchise history on Monday. Wicky, 48, coached the Chicago Fire from 2020-21 before managing BSC Young Boys in his native Switzerland from 2022-24.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 31

Sporting KC acquire D Justin Reynolds from Fire

Sporting Kansas City acquired defender Justin Reynolds from the Chicago Fire, giving up a third-round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft and up to $100,000 in general allocation money.

Kerry Zavagnin News / Field Level Media / December 2

Sporting KC part ways with interim coach Kerry Zavagnin

Sporting Kansas City announced a mutual parting with interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin on Tuesday. Zavagnin, a former player and assistant coach who has been with the team for 26 seasons, took over when Peter Vermes was fired on March 31 after an 0-5-1 start to the 2025 season.

Sporting KC News / Field Level Media / December 2

Todd Dunivant named New York City FC sporting director

New York City FC named longtime MLS defender Todd Dunivant as their new sporting director on Tuesday. Dunivant, 44, previously served as general manager (since 2018) and president (since 2021) for USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 18

Sporting KC, Houston end their seasons with scoreless draw

The Houston Dynamo and host Sporting Kansas City each enter the offseason with a bitter taste in their mouths after failing to find the back of the net in a 0-0 draw.

Sporting KC News / Field Level Media / September 30

NYCFC sporting director David Lee jumps to Sporting KC

New York City FC sporting director David Lee is leaving the club to take over as president of soccer operations and general manager of Sporting Kansas City.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 20

Vancouver stays hot, eliminates Sporting KC from playoff contention

Edier Ocampo and Kenji Cabrera scored in the first half and the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on Saturday night. The Whitecaps (16-6-7, 55 points) remain in contention for the top record in the MLS with the victory.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 12

Sporting KC, RSL aim to improve playoff chances

Two clubs desperate to get back into the postseason picture meet Saturday when Sporting Kansas City visit Real Salt Lake in Sandy, Utah. Salt Lake (9-14-4, 31 points) is four points behind the San Jose Earthquakes for the final Western Conference wild-card slot.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 6

Sporting KC aims to dent Austin FC's playoff hopes

There's not much left to play for this season for Sporting Kansas City, mired in 13th place in the Western Conference table, eight points below the red line.

Danny Musovski News / Field Level Media / August 25

Danny Musovski’s hat trick powers Sounders past Sporting KC

Danny Musovski tallied three times as the Seattle Sounders displayed their depth in a 5-2 victory against visiting Sporting Kansas City on Sunday night.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 19

New York City FC outshoot Sporting KC but settle for draw

Daniel Salloi scored the tying goal in the 73rd minute as Sporting Kansas City rallied for a 1-1 draw with visiting New York City FC on Saturday night in Kansas City, Kan.

John Pulskamp News / Field Level Media / July 5

John Pulskamp's 7 saves, assist power SKC's win over Rapids

John Pulskamp made seven saves and also assisted on the game-winning goal to lead Sporting Kansas City to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Friday night in Commerce City, Colo.

Sporting KC News / Field Level Media / July 3

Sporting KC seeks first win at Colorado since 2014

Sporting Kansas City will be looking to try to snap a decade-long winless streak on Friday night when it faces the Colorado Rapids in Commerce City, Colo.

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Johnny Russell News / Field Level Media / June 28

Johnny Russell scores in KC return, but RSL, Sporting settle for draw

Johnny Russell scored in first-half stoppage time against his former team, but Real Salt Lake blew the lead and settled for a 1-1 tie against host Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.

Sporting KC News / Field Level Media / June 27

Hosting RSL, Sporting KC out to build on improbable win

Could Wednesday night have been the pivot on which Sporting Kansas City's season turns? Down 1-0 at home in stoppage time against Charlotte FC, Sporting KC scored twice in a four-minute span to turn a near-certain defeat into an exhilarating 2-1 win.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 9

LAFC top Sporting KC, run league unbeaten streak to 9 games

Denis Bouanga had a goal with two assists and Los Angeles FC earned a 3-1 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City on Sunday in their last game before departing for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Sporting KC News / Field Level Media / May 24

Revs give up 2-0 lead, rally for draw vs. Sporting KC

The New England Revolution gave up a two-goal halftime lead, but used a late goal to level the match in a 3-3 draw at Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 23

Sporting KC possess heavy hearts as they battle Revolution

The 250th MLS match in the history of Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan., will feature two of the league's original clubs as the New England Revolution face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.

Gadi Kinda News / Field Level Media / May 20

Former Sporting KC M Gadi Kinda dies at 31

Former Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda died, his club Maccabi Haifa FC announced on Tuesday. He was 31. Kinda was hospitalized while "going through a complex medical battle in recent weeks," Maccabi Haifa announced two weeks ago.

Sporting KC News / Field Level Media / May 14

SKC wipe out two-goal deficit, draw with St. Louis City

Sporting Kansas City scored twice in the final 20 minutes to turn a two-goal deficit into a 2-2 draw against host St. Louis City on Wednesday. Second-half goals from SKC's Tim Leibold and Dejan Joveljic offset first-half goals from St.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / May 5

Sporting Kansas City joins the pantheon of impossible MLS victories

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