Sporting Kansas City

Blue scarves rise, and the sound of chants carries across the stands on matchday in Kansas City. Sporting Kansas City competes in Major League Soccer and plays at Sporting Park – previously known as Children’s Mercy Park – a purpose-built soccer venue in Kansas City.^1,2,3

Devoted fans gather in the “Cauldron”, the club’s dedicated supporters’ section, where chants shape the energy of every home match.²

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Sporting Kansas City began as the Kansas City Wiz in 1996, one of the original teams in Major League Soccer.¹ The club later became the Kansas City Wizards before rebranding as Sporting Kansas City in late 2010.⁴

The team captured the MLS Cup in 2000 as the Wizards and again in 2013 as Sporting KC.^1,4 Sporting Kansas City has won multiple U.S. Open Cup titles, earning its place among MLS’s most enduring competitors.¹

Throughout its history, the club has maintained a consistent presence in postseason play while evolving its brand and style.⁴

Sporting Park – previously known as Children’s Mercy Park – opened in 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas, and seats around 18,467 fans for soccer matches.^5,6 Designed specifically for soccer, the stadium features a steep seating bowl and an expansive canopy roof that helps amplify crowd noise and provide every fan with protection from the elements.^5,6

Located near the stadium’s retail and dining areas, the “Legends” area places SKC supporters close to the pitch, offering a unique viewing experience packed with fan energy.⁵

Across multiple eras, Sporting Kansas City has combined league titles with success in domestic tournaments.

• MLS Cup Championships (2000, 2013): Kansas City won MLS Cup in 2000 as the Wizards and again in 2013 as Sporting Kansas City, capturing league titles under two different club identities.^1,4
• U.S. Open Cup Titles (2004, 2012, 2015, 2017): Sporting Kansas City secured U.S. Open Cup victories in 2004, 2012, 2015, and 2017.¹
• Supporters’ Shield (2000): The club finished with the league’s best regular-season record in 2000, earning the Supporters’ Shield during its MLS Cup-winning campaign.¹

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