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February 28, 2026 - Sporting Kansas City II (0-1-0, 0 points) opened the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season with a defeat on the road against St Louis CITY2 (1-0-0, 3 points) on Saturday night at Energizer Park.
Head coach Lee Tschantret made his debut on the touchline and had nine of the players he used to coach in Sporting KC's Academy available to him. All but one appeared in the match.
SKC Academy alum Jacob Moilinaro minded the net while Jack Francka played in a back four with Pierre Lurot, Mitch Ferguson and Zane Wantland. Blaine Mabie, Carte... Full Story
February 27, 2026 - Sporting Kansas City II opens the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro campaign on Saturday when they face St Louis CITY2 at Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The game is slated for 4 p.m. CT and can be streamed for free on the OneFootball app or at MLSNEXTPro.com.
The two sides met on three occasions last year and are set to square off two more times in 2026. This will be Sporting KC II's only trip to St. Louis in the regular season as the final two meetings will come at Victory Field at Swope Soccer Village.
SKC II concluded the 2... Full Story
February 27, 2026 - Sporting Kansas City II announced today that the club has signed nine Sporting Kansas City Academy players to MLS NEXT Pro amateur contracts ahead of the 2026 season opener against St Louis CITY2: goalkeeper: Kael Taylor, defenders Luca Antongirolami, Jack Francka, Zane Wantland and Nate Young, midfielders Carter Derksen and Makhi Francis and forwards Tomiwa Adewumi and Kashan Hines.
The nine players will be eligible to play in all Sporting KC II games this season on an amateur basis, preserving their NCAA eligibility.
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February 26, 2026 - Sporting Kansas City II announced today that the club has signed defender Mitch Ferguson and forward Tega Ikoba to MLS NEXT Pro professional contracts ahead of the team's season opener on Saturday. Ferguson is a former Sporting KC Academy player and Ikoba has logged almost 100 professional appearances across MLS, MLS NEXT Pro and the USL Championship.
Led by head coach Lee Tschantret, Sporting KC II now has 12 players signed to professional contracts entering the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro campaign. Over the course of the season, ... Full Story
The Sporting Kansas City II are an outdoor soccer team. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, they are a member of the MLS NEXT Pro.
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SKC II Suffers Road Defeat against St Louis CITY2 in 2026 Opener
February 28, 2026 - Sporting Kansas City II (0-1-0, 0 points) opened the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season with a defeat on the road against St Louis CITY2 (1-0-0, 3 points) on Saturday night at Energizer Park.
Head coach Lee Tschantret made his debut on the touchline and had nine of the players he used to coach in Sporting KC's Academy available to him. All but one appeared in the match.
SKC Academy alum Jacob Moilinaro minded the net while Jack Francka played in a back four with Pierre Lurot, Mitch Ferguson and Zane Wantland. Blaine Mabie, Carte... Full StoryMore Sporting Kansas City II stories below
Sporting KC II Opens 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Season at St Louis CITY2
February 27, 2026 - Sporting Kansas City II opens the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro campaign on Saturday when they face St Louis CITY2 at Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The game is slated for 4 p.m. CT and can be streamed for free on the OneFootball app or at MLSNEXTPro.com.
The two sides met on three occasions last year and are set to square off two more times in 2026. This will be Sporting KC II's only trip to St. Louis in the regular season as the final two meetings will come at Victory Field at Swope Soccer Village.
SKC II concluded the 2... Full StorySporting KC II Signs Nine Academy Standouts to Amateur Deals Ahead of Season Opener
February 27, 2026 - Sporting Kansas City II announced today that the club has signed nine Sporting Kansas City Academy players to MLS NEXT Pro amateur contracts ahead of the 2026 season opener against St Louis CITY2: goalkeeper: Kael Taylor, defenders Luca Antongirolami, Jack Francka, Zane Wantland and Nate Young, midfielders Carter Derksen and Makhi Francis and forwards Tomiwa Adewumi and Kashan Hines.
The nine players will be eligible to play in all Sporting KC II games this season on an amateur basis, preserving their NCAA eligibility.
... Full StorySporting KC II Signs Mitch Ferguson and Tega Ikoba to Professional Contracts
February 26, 2026 - Sporting Kansas City II announced today that the club has signed defender Mitch Ferguson and forward Tega Ikoba to MLS NEXT Pro professional contracts ahead of the team's season opener on Saturday. Ferguson is a former Sporting KC Academy player and Ikoba has logged almost 100 professional appearances across MLS, MLS NEXT Pro and the USL Championship.
Led by head coach Lee Tschantret, Sporting KC II now has 12 players signed to professional contracts entering the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro campaign. Over the course of the season, ... Full StorySporting Kansas City II News
- SKC II Suffers Road Defeat against St Louis CITY2 in 2026 Opener - February 28, 2026
- Sporting KC II Opens 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Season at St Louis CITY2 - February 27, 2026
- Sporting KC II Signs Nine Academy Standouts to Amateur Deals Ahead of Season Opener - February 27, 2026
- Sporting KC II Signs Mitch Ferguson and Tega Ikoba to Professional Contracts - February 26, 2026
- Sporting KC II Announces Schedule Changes Ahead of 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season - February 20, 2026
- Sporting KC II Signs Missael Rodriguez to a Professional Contract - February 19, 2026
- Sporting KC and Power & Light Celebrate No Other Pub - February 19, 2026
- Sporting KC Acquires Midfielder Lasse Berg Johnsen - February 18, 2026
- Sporting KC II Signs Trevor Burns and Alex Cunningham to Professional Contracts - February 9, 2026
- Sporting KC II Announces Coaching Staff Ahead of 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Season - February 3, 2026
- Sporting KC II and MLS NEXT Pro Announce 2026 Regular Season Schedule - January 21, 2026
- Sporting KC II Announces Roster Moves Ahead of 2026 Season - November 14, 2025
- Sporting KC Announces Recipients of 2025 Sporting Club Awards - October 10, 2025
- SKC II Suffers 3-1 Decision Day Defeat at MNUFC 2 - October 5, 2025
- Sporting KC II Concludes 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Season with Road Match against MNUFC 2 - October 3, 2025
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League: MLS NEXT ProHome: Kansas City, Missouri
Class: Outdoor
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Sporting Kansas City II Scoreboard
| Sat., Feb 28 | L | Kansas City 0 at St. Louis 4 | Final |
| Sun., Oct 5 | L | Kansas City 1 at Minnesota 3 | Final |
| Sun., Sep 28 | L | Ventura County 2 at Kansas City 1 | Final |
| Fri., Sep 19 | T | Vancouver 2 at Kansas City 2 | Final (PK 4-2) |
| Sun., Sep 14 | L | Kansas City 0 at North Texas 1 | Final (PK 4-3) |
| Sat., Sep 6 | W | SLC 1 at Kansas City 2 | Final |
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