The Sporting KC Show

The Sporting KC Show - May 13th 2025

The gauntlet begins! Join Blake Aerni as he catches you up on everything you need to know ahead of Sporting KC’s double game week.

On Wednesday, Sporting KC takes on cross-state rival St. Louis City SC in the next edition of this heated rivalry. Then on Saturday, Sporting heads to San Diego for their first-ever match against MLS’s newest expansion club, San Diego FC.

The Sporting KC Show - April 29th

Get ready for a deep dive into all things Sporting KC! Blake Aerni and Jon Kempin break down the latest action and preview Sunday’s game vs. LA Galaxy. Then stick around as Jansen Miller joins Blake and Marika Davis for a candid, off-the-pitch conversation—covering everything from his passions outside soccer to what drives him beyond the game. Don’t miss this episode packed with insights, laughs, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

A conversation with Zorhan Bassong and previewing the Seattle matchup

Blake and Jon break down the 1-1 draw against the New York Red Bulls and Peter Vermes weighs in with his thoughts following the match as well.  A conversation with Zorhan Bassong in the second segment and wrapping up with a preview for this weekend's match against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.

Sporting advances to the US Open Cup Final + Kayden Pierre is transferred to Racing Genk

Sporting says farewell to homegrown Kayden Pierre after his transfer to Belgian side Genk, we recap the US Open Cup semifinal, preview the matchup against the New York Red Bulls this weekend, and finish out with USMNT preview for this weekend's match at Children's Mercy Park.

Benny Feilhaber - Sporting Legend!

Previewing the matchups ahead against Orlando and Indy Eleven, a conversation with Peter Vermes ahead of the weekend, special guest Benny Feilhaber joins the show before he is recognized as a Sporting Legend on Saturday, and we heard from SKC players William Agada, Kayden Pierre, and Johnny Russell ahead of the final stretch of the season.

A conversation with Willy Agada, and welcome Joaquin Fernandez!

Sporting welcomes Joaquin Fernandez to the club - and Blake catches up with Willy Agada

Looking Ahead to Columbus

Blake and Jon assess Sporting KC's Leagues Cup group stage performance, and look forward to the knockout round matchup against the Columbus Crew. Head Coach Peter Vermes and midfielder Jake Davis also chime in with their thoughts about the upcoming matchup.

A discussion with Robert Castellanos and moving on in Leagues Cup

Blake and Jon review the Leagues Cup win over Chicago, and look ahead to a familiar Liga MX foe in Toluca FC - plus a discussion with Robert Castellanos 

 

Previewing Leagues Cup 2024

Blake and Jon look back at a busy month of July matches and look ahead at the upcoming Leagues Cup group stage matches.

Catching up with Ike Opara and previewing this weekend's St Louis matchup

Blake and Jon are joined by former Sporting player and current SKC II assistant coach Ike Opara about his decorated playing career, and previewing this weekend's matchup with St Louis.