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The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team will hold a training camp in Natal, Brazil, from June 1‑11, featuring a 20‑player roster that blends domestic and European talent, and will face Brazil in two friendly matches at the historic Arena das Dunas.
Argentina’s national team has landed in Kansas City to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will train at a premier facility and face Algeria in their first match.
Justin Reynolds, a 24-year-old defender for Sporting Kansas City, has been selected for a U.S. Under-21 training camp in Slovenia, where he will face Ukraine and Uzbekistan in preparatory fixtures ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
With professional teams hosting World Cup squads and grassroots clubs poised to attract new fans, Kansas City’s soccer ecosystem is set for a summer of growth.
The Sporting City U-17s, led by head coach John Sosa, have navigated a demanding playoff path to earn a spot in the MLS NEXT Cup Academy Division final. The match, scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m. CT in Herriman, Utah, will be broadcast live on the MLS YouTube channel.
Echo Investment Capital announces the hiring of Sead Karaselimović and Vanessa Reid for its new Oklahoma City professional soccer franchise, set to debut in the USL Championship in 2028. The club will play at the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, designed by Populous.
On May 29, the KC Soccer Journal will host a free discussion at the Olathe Library, spotlighting experts and offering audience Q&A.
Sporting Kansas City is preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026 while hosting a series of youth programs, MLS NEXT Cup matches and community watch parties, even as the league remains paused.
Jacob Bartlett, a hometown prodigy, made his MLS appearance against Lionel Messi, scored his first goal, and celebrated with a family that has long lived and breathed the sport.
In Perfect Pitch, announcer Nate Bukaty and journalist Rustin Dodd trace how Kansas City transformed from a modest market into a global soccer hub, preparing to host 2026 World Cup matches.