Sporting Kansas City defeated Vancouver Whitecaps FC in a penalty shootout following a scoreless draw on Sunday in the MLS is Back Tournament Round of 16 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World. The result sets up a compelling quarterfinal showdown between Sporting and the Philadelphia Union, slated for 7 p.m. CT on Thursday with live broadcasts on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, the ESPN app, Sports Radio 810 WHB and La Grande 1340 AM.
In the lead-up to Thursday's encounter, Sporting KC Live presented by Michelob Ultra will provide 60 minutes of pregame programming on FOX Sports Kansas City and FOX Sports GO.