TEAM

Match Preview | St. Louis CITY SC Heads West for Western Conference Matchup with Sporting KC

25_Preview_Article_AWAY_SKCvsSTL

St. Louis CITY SC will face off against cross-state rivals Sporting KC at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday, April 5, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT. Fans can stream the match live on MLS Season Pass via the Apple TV app.

How to Watch

Apple TV Talent (English): Steve Cangialosi (play-by-play), Danny Higginbotham (analyst)

Apple TV Talent (Spanish): Bruno Vain (play-by-play), Andres Agulla (analyst)

Radio: KYKY Y98.1 FM (English), KXOK 102.9 FM (Spanish)

Radio Talent (English): Joey Zanaboni (play-by-play), Jen Siess (analyst)

Radio Talent (Spanish): Santiago Beltran (play-by-play), Hector Vega (analyst)

CITY on Tap Presented by Michelob ULTRA

Join other CITY fans at CITY on Tap presented by Michelob ULTRA locations to cheer on the Boyz in Red for away matches. Enjoy specials on Michelob ULTRA and meet fellow supporters. For a full list of participating bars, visit CITY on Tap or check out the CITY App. Check in on matchday for a chance to win exclusive prizes, including CITY tickets, merchandise, and more.

A Look at the Last Match

St. Louis CITY SC suffered their first home loss since September 2024, falling 1-0 to Austin FC last Sunday. The visitors took the lead in the 33rd minute, marking the first goal CITY SC has conceded at home this season. Despite outshooting Austin 16-8 and earning 8 corner kicks to Austin's 3, CITY SC's comeback efforts fell short after a 55-minute weather delay suspended play in the 68th minute.

St. Louis CITY SC vs Sporting KC

Saturday’s match will be the ninth all-time meeting between the two teams and the first of two encounters this season. The series is tied 3-3-2, with CITY SC holding the advantage in regular season play at 3-1-2, scoring 16 goals across those six matches. St. Louis has earned points in each of its last two road matches against Sporting KC but is still looking for their first win at Children’s Mercy Park.

Scouting Sporting KC

Sporting KC enters the match under new leadership, as the club recently parted ways with MLS’ longest-tenured manager Peter Vermes. Kerry Zavagnin has been appointed as interim head coach. Kansas City has struggled recently, losing 12 of its last 13 matches across all competitions since September 2024. Sporting has allowed multiple goals in 11 of those 13 matches, including each of the last six. With just one point from their first six games, Sporting’s current start is the second worst in club history. Dejan Joveljic and Daniel Sallói are the team's top scorers, each with two goals.