2025 Unified Team | Sporting Kansas City

Two cities, one state, one club. In partnership with Special Olympics Kansas and Missouri, The Victory Project, and Sporting KC, Sporting KC is proud to sponsor the Unified Team, comprising players with and without intellectual disabilities. This unique team is breaking barriers and showcasing the true spirit of inclusivity in sports.

Sporting KC’s Unified Team represents the club by signing an official contract and competing in matches throughout the season. This contract recognizes their talent and dedication and highlights Sporting KC's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity in soccer.

Sporting KC Goalkeeper Ryan Schewe and forward Mason Toye have signed up to be Team Ambassadors to further support and promote the Unified Team throughout the season. These ambassadors play a crucial role in supporting the Unified Team and providing first-team experience and knowledge to the team.

Sporting KC takes great pride in breaking barriers to the beautiful game and is proud to support these talented athletes, and looks forward to their continued success on and off the field.

Videos

Sporting KC signs 21 players to the Special Olympics Unified Team for 2025

Nope, it’s not the summer transfer window… but it sure felt like it! On May 20, Sporting Kansas City rolled out the blue carpet for its annual Special Olympics Signing Day, and the energy was off the charts! A total of 21 incredible athletes officially signed on to represent Sporting

Sporting KC and The Victory Project hosted team tryouts for the 2025 Special Olympics Unified Team

Sporting Kansas City’s Special Olympics Unified Team kicked off its 10th season with an exciting and energetic round of tryouts this past week at UMKC’s Durwood Soccer Stadium. The event brought together athletes and partners with one of Sporting’s most extensive Unified team tryouts showings. More than 32 partners and

2025 Sporting KC Unified Team Tryouts | April 27, 2025

Sporting KC Unified vs Minnesota United FC Unified Team: The Final Match

In the second leg of the two-match series between Sporting KC Unified and Minnesota United FC Unified, Sporting KC was able to pull two goals back in the final minutes of the match on the 4-2 loss to Minnesota. Except, it didn’t feel like a loss, as players and staff

Know Before You Go: Sporting KC vs Minnesota United FC Special Olympics Unified Team Match

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Sporting KC vs. Minnesota United FC Unified Team match at Children's Mercy Victory Field at Swope Soccer Village on Saturday, September 21, at 2:00 PM CT.

Sporting Kansas City releases the first part of the docuseries following the team's Special Olympics Unified Team

Sporting KC follows the journey of the Special Olympics Unified Team as they embark on their two-match series against Minnesota United FC’s Unified team. The first part of the docuseries follows the team’s tryouts, signing day, and hype shoot while talking to players, coaches, and Sporting staff. Sporting KC’s Special

Sporting KC's Special Olympic Unified Team traveled to Minnesota for their first match of the season

Wheels up! Sporting KC’s Special Olympic Unified Team traveled to St. Paul, Minnesota, for the first match in a two-match series against Minnesota United’s Unified Team on June 1, 2024. While the match was the highlight of the trip, Sporting’s Unified Team had a jam-packed schedule leading up to and

2024 Sporting KC Unified Team in Minnesota | June 01, 2024

Sporting KC’s Special Olympics Unified Team Training: A Journey of Skill Development and Unity

Team training plays a crucial role in honing the skills and fostering the unity of athletes. On May 12, Sporting Kansas City’s Unified Team gathered at Compass Minerals National Performance Center to train on Sporting KC’s super pitch. The training was led by Coach David Toland, John Ast, Denise Chowning,

2024 Sporting KC Unified Team Training | May 12, 2024

Sporting KC signs sixteen players to the Special Olympics Unified Team

Sporting Kansas City is a club that provides thrilling moments on the pitch, but on Tuesday, April 23, Sporting KC was able to provide an exciting moment off the pitch. Families, players, and coaching staff assembled at Compass Minerals National Performance Center for this year’s Special Olympics Unified Signing Day.

Unified Special Olympics Team