Following last weekend's 2-2 draw against FC Dallas, Sporting Kansas City returns to action this week in preparation for Saturday's home match against the Columbus Crew. Aside from Saturday's home match, there are plenty of opportunities for Sportings KC fans to meet their favorite players. Check out our comprehensive calendar of events for this coming week:
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Date/Time</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Event</strong></span> |
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Where</strong></span> |
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Tue.<br>
June 25<br>
7-8 p.m. |
The Sporting KC Show |
La Bodega <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 16px;">703 Southwest Blvd</span> |
Join Callum Williams and Andy Edwards at La Bodega for Tuesday night's edition of The Sporting KC Show on Sports Radio 810 AM. Fans are encouraged to call 913-3-810-810 to join the discussion. Guests include Sporting KC midfielder Lawrence Olum and a Columbus Crew player to be determined. |
Thu.<br>
June 27<br>
12 p.m. |
U.S. U-20's vs Ghana |
Kayseri, Turkey |
Sporting KC rookie midfielder Mikey Lopez and the United States Under-20 Men's National Team will close out the group stage of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey on Thursday. The team is currently in third place in the group after <a href="/blog/post/2013/06/24/mikey-lopez-makes-second-appearance-united-states-fifa-u-20-world-cup">Monday's 1-1 draw vs. France</a>. The match will kick off at noon CT on Thursday against Ghana live on ESPNU and WatchESPN. |
Thu.<br>
June 27<br>
6-7:30 p.m. |
Jimmy Nielsen book signing |
<p>Kansas Sampler 9750 Quivira Rd.</p> |
The Jimmy Nielsen book-signing tour continues on Thursday at the Kansas Sampler. Nielsen will be speaking with those in attendance as well a signing copies of hs book <em>Welcome to Blue Heaven</em>. |
Thu.<br>
June 27<br>
7 p.m. |
Off the Pitch |
KSMO-TV |
<p class="p1">This month's episode of Off the Pitch with Sporting KC will air from 7-8 p.m. CT on KSMO-TV. Stay tuned for more details about the show</p> |
Fri.<br>
June 28<br>
2-3:30 p.m. |
Jimmy Nielsen book signing |
Costco 214 E. Linwood Blvd. |
<p>Come to Costco on Friday and meet Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen. The Sporting KC captain will be signing copies of his book <em>Welcome to Blue Heaven</em> as well as taking pictures with fans in attendance.</p> |
Sat.<br>
June 29<br>
7:30 p.m. |
Sporting KC vs Columbus Crew |
Sporting Park |
<p class="p1">Sporting Kansas City will host the Columbus Crew on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Sporting Park. A limited number of Standing-Room Only tickets for the match are <a href="http://click.info.mlssoccer.com/?qs=977e29454455726ed95b2bab74d667834270ea867046a85a4419bf538b3c2a5a"><span class="s1">available online at Ticketmaster.com </span></a>and at the Sporting Park Box Offices. The match will air live on KSMO-TV with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. CT. The match can also be heard in Spanish on La Gran D 1340.</p> |
Sun.<br>
June 30<br>
2-3:30 p.m. |
Jimmy Nielsen book signing |
Costco 19040 E. Valley View Pkwy |
<p>Come to Costco on Sunday and meet Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen. The Sporting KC captain will be signing copies of his book <em>Welcome to Blue Heaven</em> as well as taking pictures with fans in attendance.</p> |
