KC Reporter

Sporting Kansas City is set to wrap up its 2025 season with a home match against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday at 8 p.m. CT. The game, which will take place at Children's Mercy Park, coincides with Fan Appreciation Night.

Tickets for the event are available through SeatGeek. As part of Fan Appreciation Night, fans can receive 50% off all adidas products and scarves at SportingStyle stores, enjoy free popcorn on the Mazuma Plaza before the game, and access discounts on select concession menu items during the match.

The Western Conference fixture will be broadcast live via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Additionally, local supporters can watch the game at Sporting Pub Network locations. No Other Pub in the Kansas City Power & Light district will host a watch party starting at 6 p.m., offering $4 domestic drafts, $5 wells, and half-price nachos for those wearing SKC gear.

Earlier today, Sporting Kansas City players—both past and present—participated in the annual Sporting Invitational golf tournament at Loch Lloyd Country Club in Belton, Missouri. Proceeds from this event benefit The Victory Project’s efforts to support children battling cancer and provide inclusive soccer opportunities for youth with disabilities or limited financial means.

On Tuesday, as part of National Bullying Prevention Month, representatives from Sporting KC will visit local schools to promote anti-bullying initiatives under the Red Card KC campaign—a partnership between Sporting KC and Children's Mercy. Ike Opara, interim head coach of Sporting KC II, is scheduled to speak at Crestview Elementary in Merriam, Kansas. Defender Khiry Shelton will address students at Carl B. Bruce Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas.

Midfielder Zorhan Bassong has joined Canada’s Men’s National Team during this FIFA international window. Canada faces Colombia in an international friendly on Tuesday evening at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey as part of preparations for FIFA World Cup 26.

Fans have until Wednesday night to use code MLS24 for free shipping on orders over $24 placed through MLSstore.com (terms apply), including new fall merchandise featuring Sporting Kansas City branding.

New four-week sessions of early childhood soccer programs—Sporting Stripes and Sporting Stars—for children aged two to eight begin Saturday at The Soccer Lot in Kansas City and Homefield in Olathe. Additional information is available via SportingKCYouth.com.

The club's academy teams continue their participation in the 2025-26 MLS NEXT season by hosting Chicago Fire FC this Saturday at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City. The U-15s play first at noon followed by matches involving U-16s and U-18s beginning at 2 p.m., with updates provided through @SKCAcademy on X.

"Sporting Kansas City will conclude the 2025 campaign with the team's season finale against the Houston Dynamo at 8 p.m. CT on Saturday on Fan Appreciation Night at Children's Mercy Park."

"The annual Sporting Invitational golf tournament will take place at 10 a.m. today at the Loch Lloyd Country Club in Belton, Missouri. The event will include participation from past and present Sporting Kansas City players with proceeds going to support The Victory Project in its mission to enhance the lives of children battling cancer as well as creating inclusive opportunities through soccer for youth with disabilities and limited financial resources."

"October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Sporting KC representatives will make special appearances at local schools on Tuesday as part of the Red Card KC anti-bullying campaign established by Sporting KC and Children's Mercy."

"Sporting KC II interim head coach Ike Opara will visit Crestview Elementary (6101 Craig St.) in Merriam, Kansas while Sporting KC defender Khiry Shelton will speak with students at Carl B. Bruce Middle (2100 N. 18th St.) in Kansas City, Kansas."

"Sporting Kansas City midfielder Zorhan Bassong has joined the Canada Men's National Team during the FIFA international window."

"Canada will play Colombia at 7 p.m. CT on Tuesday at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey in an international friendly as the national team continues preparations for FIFA World Cup 26."

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