Preview: Sporting KC II hosts Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Friday

Led by head coach and former Sporting Kansas City midfielder Paulo Nagamura, Sporting Kansas City II (0-1-1, 1 point) will continue their 2021 USL Championship campaign on Friday when Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (0-1-0, 0 points) travels east for a rare cross-conference clash at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Friday's contest is slated to kick off at 7 p.m. CT and will stream live on ESPN Plus. Sporting KC II home matches at Children's Mercy Park will be held without fans in attendance until further notice.

Sporting KC II secured their first result of the season last week, battling from behind to post a 1-1 home draw against regional rivals OKC Energy FC. After falling…