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1. New Year, New Number
Sporting Kansas City has confirmed jersey number updates for five players heading into the 2020 MLS season. With new arrivals joining the club and two returnees making switches from 2019, the numerical roster has a slightly different look.
At the forefront, Sporting's two international imports have selected numbers for their debut campaigns in Major League Soccer.