Sporting Kansas City will host the club's annual awards gala at 7 p.m. CT on Saturday at Sporting Park and a limited number of tickets remain available for admission to Pitch Black, presented by Aristocrat Motors and Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City.
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The party takes place on the pitch with guests joined by Sporting Kansas City players and coaches for a night of festivities that will feature food, drinks and entertainment. The four-hour event begins with a cocktail reception in the UMB Field Club, followed by dinner and bar service out on the field.
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Music will be provided courtesy of an on-site disc jockey and live performers will entertain those in attendance. Sporting Kansas City's team awards (vote online through Wednesday) will then be presented in each of the following categories:
- Most Valuable Player, presented by Aristocrat Motors and Mercendes-Benz of Kansas City
- Offensive Player of the Year, presented by Sabates Eye Centers
- Defensive Player of the Year, presented by Ivy Funds
- Goal of the Year, presented by NECA/IBEW Power Partners
- Newcomer of the Year, presented by Henry Wurst, Inc.
- Bob Gansler Academy Player of the Year
- Sporting Club Network Club of the Year, presented by Price Chopper
- Academy Affiliate of the Year
- Victory Project Humanitarian of the Year
Note: The Golden Boot, presented by Kansas City Marriott Downtown, will be awarded to the team's top scorer at the conclusion of the regular season
The night wraps up with a post-party that will include opportunities to participate in a silent auction benefiting The Victory Project and cheer on the U.S. MNT -- featuring Matt Besler and Graham Zusi -- in the CONCACAF Cup against Mexico.
All ticket holders are encouraged to wear cocktail attire with a Sporting twist. For more information, visit SportingKC.com/PitchBlack and follow @SportingKC on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
