KC Reporter

Sporting Kansas City is set to face the Colorado Rapids on July 4, 2025, at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. The match will kick off at 8:30 p.m. CT and can be viewed with an MLS Season Pass or Apple TV+ subscription. Sports Radio 810 WHB will provide local radio coverage.

Sporting Kansas City recently secured a home win against Charlotte FC and drew with Real Salt Lake. Interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin's team aims for their first victory at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park since March 2014. Meanwhile, the Colorado Rapids are focused on defending their home ground after a draw against the New England Revolution last weekend.

The teams last met on September 18, 2024, when Sporting achieved a decisive victory with goals from Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy. On July 4 of the same year, Colorado won with late goals from Oliver Larraz and Djordje Mihailovic.

Sporting holds a historical advantage over Colorado but has struggled in recent visits to DICK'S Sporting Goods Park. Forward Daniel Salloi has been productive against Colorado at home but not away.

Currently, Sporting Kansas City stands 12th in the Western Conference with a record of five wins, ten losses, and five draws this season. Their recent form shows improvement under Zavagnin's leadership since April.

Key players for Sporting include forward Dejan Joveljic who leads MLS in goals since early 2024 and midfielder Manu Garcia who ranks high in assists this season.

Colorado Rapids rank eighth in the Western Conference with seven wins this season. Djordje Mihailovic is notable for his goal contributions while midfielder Oliver Larraz has appeared in all matches this season.

The upcoming match marks another chapter in the long-standing rivalry between these two teams as they meet once again on Independence Day.