Sporting Kansas City announced another Homegrown player signing today. Kayden Pierre was signed to a four-year contract through 2024 with an option for 2025. Pierre becomes the 18th Homegrown to come from the Sporting Kansas City Academy.
The 18-year-old outside back is a native of Rochester Hills, Michigan where he played for Varder SC before joining SKC’s Academy in 2018 and living with a host family. Since joining Sporting KC’s Academy, Pierre has played with the U15’s, U17’s, U19’s and with Sporting KC II on an Academy Contract.
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Pierre started the 2021 preseason with the first team, appearing in four friendly matches while in Arizona.