Sporting Kansas City has signed 21 players from Special Olympics Kansas and Special Olympics Missouri to two-game contracts, the club announced today. The unified team will take the field Saturday following Sporting KC’s MLS match against the Houston Dynamo, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. CT (tickets).
After Sporting KC and Houston 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 Houston.
The second game of the evening doubleheader will include player introductions, warmups and a National Anthem performance, giving both teams a professional pregame experience.