Sporting KC to hold moment of applause honoring Ron Newman in 50th minute of Saturday's match

Sporting Kansas City continues to celebrate the life and legacy of Ron Newman, the club’s original head coach who passed away Aug. 27 at age 84. Newman led Kansas City for over three seasons from 1996-1999, racking up 50 regular season wins at the helm.

To pay tribute to Newman, supporters at Children’s Mercy Park are encouraged to participate in a moment of applause in the 50th minute of Saturday’s match between Sporting KC and Orlando City SC. This act will honor Newman’s 50 wins as Kansas City’s head coach and commemorate his profound impact on the sport of soccer in the United States.

Guy Newman, Ron’s son who served as an assistant coach during his father’s tenure in Kansas City, will be in attendance at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday. He will be recognized on the field during halftime as Sporting KC salutes the Newmans for their instrumental roles as soccer pioneers.

Tickets for Saturday's contest are available at SeatGeek.com as Sporting KC looks to move within a point of first place in the Western Conference. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. CT with live coverage on FOX Sports Kansas City Plus, FOX Sports Midwest Plus, FOX Sports GO, Sports Radio 810 WHB and ESPN Deportes KC 1480 AM.