Fan voting is now open for the 2025 Sporting Legends inductee! Supporters have the opportunity to submit their write-in selection for this year’s inductee from now until March 31.
The 2025 inductee will be recognized as the newest Sporting Legend before Sporting Kansas City's home match against Real Salt Lake on June 28 at Children's Mercy Park.
Sporting Legends is an initiative launched in 2013 that pays tribute to the individuals who have played an instrumental role within the Sporting Kansas City organization and in the growth of soccer throughout the Midwest. The hall of honor allows former stars of the club to reengage with the fan base and assist in Sporting's effort to grow the game in a meaningful and tangible way across the region.
Sporting Legend | Inaugurated | Artifact |
|---|---|---|
Bob Gansler | 2013 | The coaching polo he wore in the 2000 MLS Cup |
Tony Meola | 2013 | A game-worn pair of goalkeeper gloves |
Preki | 2013 | An autographed pair of game-worn cleats |
Jimmy Conrad | 2014 | Cleats and an autographed ball he used in the 2006 FIFA World Cup |
Lamar Hunt | 2014 | A photo of Hunt during 2004 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup postgame celebrations |
Peter Vermes | 2014 | The U.S. Men's National Team jersey he wore in the 1989 match against Trinidad and Tobago that qualified the U.S. for the 1990 World Cup |
Chris Klein | 2015 | His game-worn jersey from the 2000 MLS Cup |
Kerry Zavagnin | 2016 | The five cup medals he has won in Kansas City as a player or coach (2000 and 2013 MLS Cup; 2004, 2012 and 2015 U.S. Open Cup) |
Mo Johnston | 2017 | His 2000 MLS Cup championship ring |
Josh Wolff | 2019 | The U.S. Men's National Team jersey he wore in the 2006 FIFA World Cup |
Jimmy Nielsen | 2021 | His pink goalkeeper jersey and rib protector he wore during the 2013 MLS Cup Victory and the printed scouting report from the penalty shootout |
Davy Arnaud | 2022 | 2004 Open Cup ring and match ball from Davy’s first MLS goal |
Benny Feilhaber | 2024 | Match-worn 2015 primary jersey and match ball from 2009 Confederations Cup with U.S. MNT |
