News Summary
Sporting Kansas City II faced a tough challenge in their 2025 preseason finale against the University of Missouri-Kansas City, ending in a 4-3 defeat. The match saw a total of seven goals, with SKC II showing resilience by scoring twice in the second half before a late penalty decided the outcome. Despite the setback, the team is now focusing on the upcoming MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season, starting with a match against Houston Dynamo 2.
Kansas City, MO – Sporting Kansas City II completed their 2025 preseason on Saturday, facing a challenging match against the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). The match, held at Swope Soccer Village, ended in a 4-3 defeat for SKC II, marking a high-scoring conclusion to their preseason campaign.
The match was characterized by a flurry of activity, with seven goals scored throughout the match—three in the first half and four in the second. David Zavala, who is one of six newly signed trialists, set the tone for SKC II early in the game by scoring the first goal within the 8th minute. However, UMKC responded efficiently, tying the match in the 39th minute and then taking a 2-1 lead just before the halftime whistle.
As the second half commenced, UMKC continued to assert their dominance, doubling their lead shortly after the restart. The situation looked grim for Sporting Kansas City II, but they demonstrated resilience by scoring twice in quick succession during the 70th and 73rd minutes. Among the scorers was Gael Quintero, another new signee, who contributed to the team’s fightback.
The drama did not conclude there, as the match was brought to a tense climax with a late penalty awarded to UMKC. The home side successfully converted the penalty in stoppage time, sealing the final score at 4-3 in their favor.
Upcoming Matches
Despite the disappointing loss, Sporting Kansas City II is already shifting their focus toward the upcoming MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season. They are set to open their season against Houston Dynamo 2 at SaberCats Stadium, with the match scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT. Fans can look forward to live coverage of the match, which will be available on MLSNEXTPro.com.
Following their opening match, SKC II will return to their home ground to host St. Louis City2 in their 2025 Home Opener just six days later. Tickets for all SKC II matches are affordably priced at $10 and available for purchase through SeatGeek.com.
Match Highlights
The starting lineup for Sporting Kansas City II featured: Jack Kortkamp; Nati Clarke (Anthony Samways 45’), Pierre Lurot (Juan Gutierrez 65’), Marton Demko, Luka Kozomara (Jeremiah Musa 65’); Cielo Tschantret, David Zavala, Beckham Uderitz; Bryan Arellano (Gael Quintero 45’), Maouloune Goumballe (Deon Ahmetaj 65’), and Medgy Alexandre (Tamas Nagy 60’).
This match served as an important opportunity for players and coaching staff alike, allowing them to assess their readiness as they prepare for a competitive season ahead.
Conclusion
While the final result against UMKC was not what Sporting Kansas City II had hoped for, the team will use the remaining time before the regular season to refine their game strategies and enhance team synergies. Fans and supporters are eager to see how the team will bounce back and showcase their potential in the upcoming matches.
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