Match Details
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 7:45 PM CT
Venue: Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, KS
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Win Probability:
Sporting KC: 28%
San Diego FC: 52%
Draw: 20%
Team Overview
Sporting Kansas City
Record: 6 Wins – 12 Losses – 6 Draws (24 points)
Standing: 13th in Western Conference
Recent Form: L–D–L–L–W
Key Notes:
Third-worst defensive record in MLS (45 goals conceded)
Winless in last three matches
Missing key players: Daniel Rosero (ankle), Erik Thommy (hip), Khiry Shelton (calf)
Sporting KC are struggling to stay afloat in the playoff race. They’ve lost two of their last three matches, including a 3–0 defeat to Vancouver. Defensive lapses have plagued their season, and they’ve only won once in their last five outings.
San Diego FC
Record: 14 Wins – 7 Losses – 4 Draws (46 points)
Standing: 1st in Western Conference
Recent Form: W–W–L–L–W
Key Notes:
Four straight road wins in MLS
Scored 14 goals in last four away matches
Onni Valakari scored twice in Leagues Cup win over Mazatlán
Anders Dreyer: 11 goals, 14 assists
San Diego FC are enjoying a stellar debut season, leading the Western Conference and aiming to become just the third expansion team to win the conference title in their first year. Their attack is dynamic, and they’ve shown resilience on the road.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Date | Result | Venue |
| May 2025 | San Diego 2–1 Sporting KC | Snapdragon Stadium |
Only prior meeting: San Diego win
San Diego unbeaten vs Sporting KC
MATCH ODDS
Sporting Kansas City + 230 Draw + 290 San Diego FC – 110
Over 3.5 + 115 Under 3.5 – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025
