Sporting Kansas City hosted its annual Media Day on Tuesday ahead of the club's 2017 home opener this Saturday against FC Dallas. Limited tickets are available for the match and can be purchased here.
Media Day began with an open training session at Children's Mercy Park followed by interviews with Peter Vermes. Local media then spoke with players and Sporting KC executives before taking a tour of the construction site at the National Training and Coaching Development Center. Scroll below for a comprehensive look at the media coverage from Tuesday's event.
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Univision Kansas City (Spanish)
The Kansas City Star
Sporting Kansas City would love to expand Children's Mercy Park
National soccer training center set for December opening in Kansas City, Kan. (includes video)
Sporting KC’s Erik Palmer-Brown says he has ‘grown up,’ eyes pivotal 2017 season
Topeka Capital-Journal
Sporting Kansas City set for season opener
MLSsoccer.com
After stellar U-20 tournament, Erik Palmer-Brown returns to Sporting KC
Talkin' Touches
Vermes on Erik Palmer-Brown's return (includes video)
Vermes on MLS youth movement (includes video)
Vermes juggles right back position (includes video)
Media Day notebook
Daily Kansas
Sporting Kansas City prepares for home opener Saturday night
Wyandotte Daily
Sporting KC's menu goes fan friendly this season
Construction continues on U.S. Soccer training center
The Blue Testament
Sporting KC President Jake Reid: Stadium Expansion, Price Decreases, Fan Engagement
La Zona Deportiva
Sports Radio 810 WHB
Listen to Tuesday night's Sporting KC Show featuring interviews with Roger Espinoza, Seth Sinovic, Graham Zusi and Gerso.
Carrington Harrison and Mike Welch brought jenga to Children's Mercy Park and challenged a couple of Sporting KC players. The games were streamed on Facebook Live.
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Additionally, Sporting Kansas City announced on Tuesday a reduction in food and beverage prices at Children's Mercy Park starting this Saturday.
