5 Things Children’s Mercy Kansas City Presented: Sporting Hosts Galaxy in MLS

Sporting Kansas City is gearing up for an exciting home game this weekend against the LA Galaxy, who are the reigning MLS Cup champions. If you’re a fan of rollercoaster streaks, you’ll be on the edge of your seat for this matchup. The Galaxy haven’t won a game yet this season, while Sporting has been bouncing back and forth with their wins and losses under interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin.

This Sunday’s game is just the beginning of a jam-packed month for Sporting, with seven matches lined up throughout May. After this game, they’ll hit the road for a tough stretch in Portland, St. Louis, and San Diego. So, this match against the Galaxy is an important one before they head out on the road.

Looking back at previous matchups between Sporting and the Galaxy, it’s clear that the Galaxy have had the upper hand recently, winning their last two meetings. But Sporting has a strong home record against the Galaxy, so it’s bound to be an exciting game to watch.

One of the standout moments from last weekend’s match against FC Cincinnati was Zorhan Bassong scoring his first professional goal. It was a big moment for the midfielder, who has been a reliable player for Sporting since joining the team in 2024. His goal gave the team hope in a tough game, and it’s clear that he’s a player to watch in future matches.

Another player to keep an eye on is Erik Thommy, who once again showed his skill coming off the bench and contributing with an assist. Thommy has been making an impact in the games he’s featured in, and it’ll be interesting to see how he performs in the upcoming match against the Galaxy.

Be sure to tune in to the game on Sunday night, either by streaming it on Apple TV+ or via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. You can also catch the action on Sports Radio 810 WHB if you prefer to listen to the game. Tickets are available for purchase on SeatGeek.com, so don’t miss out on what promises to be an exciting Match of the Week in MLS.