KC Reporter

Sporting Kansas City is set to host Real Salt Lake on Saturday at Children's Mercy Park. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. CT, with tickets available through SeatGeek.com and coverage provided by MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

The game follows a dramatic win for Sporting Kansas City over Charlotte FC, where goals in the 93rd and 96th minutes secured a 2-1 victory. Interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin's team aims to build on this momentum against Real Salt Lake (RSL).

The previous encounter between these teams saw RSL secure a 4-3 victory at Children’s Mercy Park in June 2024. Historically, RSL leads the regular season series with an 18-13-9 record. Sporting has been more successful in playoff matches, notably winning the 2013 MLS Cup and the 2018 Western Conference Semifinals against RSL.

For Sporting Kansas City, forward Dejan Joveljic has been pivotal, leading MLS with 32 goals since the start of 2024. Midfielder Manu Garcia also contributes significantly with eight assists this season.

Real Salt Lake seeks improvement after breaking a seven-game winless streak with a recent victory over D.C. United. However, they face challenges such as Diego Luna's absence due to international duty.

As both teams prepare for this matchup, fans will witness Matt Besler's induction into the Sporting Legends hall of honor during halftime.