06/16/2026
As excitement builds for tonight's match and the world turns its attention to Kansas City, it's worth remembering that great moments don't happen overnight.
In our story "Kansas Pioneers of the Pitch," Kansas native and former Sporting Kansas City defender Matt Besler shares his love for sport. In 2014, Besler became the first Kansan to play in the FIFA World Cup. Kansas City World Cup 2026
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