Sporting Kansas City announced Tuesday that the club has signed 19 players from Special Olympics Kansas and Special Olympics Missouri to two-game contracts. The unified team will take the field Saturday upon conclusion of Sporting Kansas City’s MLS rivalry match against Real Salt Lake, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. CT.
After Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake exit the pitch, supporters are encouraged to stay in their seats for a Special Olympics Unified Soccer exchange game between Special Olympics Kansas City and Special Olympics Utah.
The second game of the evening doubleheader will include player introductions, warmups and a National Anthem performance, giving both teams a professional pregame experience.