Sporting Kansas City II earned their first win of the 2026 season on April 20, defeating Whitecaps FC 2 by a score of 3-2 at Victory Field. The match saw Sporting KC II come from behind twice before clinching the win with a goal in stoppage time.
The result is significant as it marks head coach Lee Tschantret’s first professional victory since taking charge ahead of the current season. All three results for Sporting KC II so far have involved comebacks, highlighting the team’s resilience.
Vancouver opened scoring early in the second half when Liam Mackenzie headed home from a corner kick. Missael Rodriguez responded for SKC II with an equalizer in the 71st minute after rebounding from an earlier missed penalty. Vancouver regained the lead through Trevor Wright just two minutes later, but Zamir Loyo Reynaga leveled again for SKC II with his first professional goal near full time.
In added time, Kashan Hines scored his own debut professional goal after receiving a pass from Carter Derksen and finishing inside the box to secure all three points for Sporting KC II. The match featured notable performances from both goalkeepers, including Vancouver’s Sam Rogers and SKC II’s Jacob Molinaro, who each made several key saves throughout the contest.
The game also included several yellow cards and moments of tension, particularly during stoppage time when Mackenzie received a booking following an altercation near SKC II’s technical area. Both teams used multiple substitutes as they searched for control late in the match.
Looking ahead, Sporting Kansas City II will face Houston Dynamo 2 at Victory Field on Sunday, April 26 at 7 p.m., with tickets available online and streaming offered via OneFootball app.
