Upcoming Schedule - September 30-October 6

Soony Saad - Sporting KC vs Columbus Crew - September 7, 2013

Sporting Kansas City returns to training this week ahead of Saturday's Eastern Conference showdown with the Columbus Crew. The Crew are 4-1-0 since former Kansas City defender Brian Bliss became interim head coach. Their one loss came at the hands of Sporting KC at Sporting Park on September 7. Sporting KC is 2-0-0 against Columbus this season.


The official watch party for Saturday's match will be at the Boulevard Members Club at Sporting Park. Click here for more information including food and drink specials.

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Mon.<br> Sept. 30<br> 11:59 p.m.
KIA Total Fan Experience
<a href="/kia">sportingkc.com/kia</a>
The Kia Total Fan Experience Sweepstakes ends Monday at 11:59 p.m. CT for fans to enter for a chance to win a prize package that features two tickets inside a Sporting Park suite for Sporting Kansas City&#39;s MLS regular season home finale on Oct. 18 against D.C. United, as well as a pre-game on-field experience and an autographed Sporting Kansas City jersey.
Tue.<br> Oct. 1<br> 6 p.m.
<p class="p1">Sporting KC Show</p>
<a href="http://www.810whb.com/">Sports Radio 810 WHB</a>
<p>On Tuesday, a new Sporting KC Show will air on Sports Radio 810 WHB from 6-7 p.m. CT with hosts Callum Williams, Andy Edwards and Carter Augustine. Tune in for an interview with Sporting KC assistant coach Kerry Zavagnin and a Columbus Crew representative TBD. Supporters are encouraged to call 913-3-810-810 to join the discussion.</p>
Wed.<br> Oct. 2<br> 6-7:30 p.m.
<p class="p1">Meet Matt Besler and Graham Zusi</p>
ShopMO Sports (874 S. State Rte 291)
<p>On Wednesday, All-Stars Matt Besler and Graham Zusi will make a special appearance at ShopMO Sports (874 S. State Rte 291) in Liberty, Mo. from 6-7:30 p.m. CT. The U.S. Men&#39;s National Team duo will meet fans, sign autographs and take pictures with customers throughout the event.</p>
Thur.&nbsp;<br> Oct. 3<br> 1:30 p.m.
Jimmy Nielsen at American Royale Cook Off
American Royale Complex
<p>On Thursday, captain Jimmy Nielsen will participate in the American Royal Celebrity Cook Off from 1:30-3:30 p.m. CT at Kemper Arena. Visit <a href="http://www.AmericanRoyal.com">AmericanRoyal.com</a> for more information.</p>
Sat.&nbsp;<br> Oct. 5<br> 5:30 p.m.
Sporting KC Watch Party
<p>Boulevard Members Club</p>
The Boulevard Members Club at Sporting Park will host the team&#39;s official watch party on Saturday with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. CT and parking available in Lot D. All in attendance will receive a free Sprint Sporting KC scarf and can enter to win a VIP experience for the club&#39;s Oct. 18 regular season home finale. Food and drink specials will be available, including $3 KC Pils and Bud Light.
Sat.<br> Oct. 6<br> 6:30 p.m.
Sporting KC vs. Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew Stadium
<p>Sporting Kansas City travels to take on Columbus at 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday at Crew Stadium live on KSMO-TV and La Gran D 1340 AM. The Crew, one point out of playoff position, have won four of their last five and their 11 goals in the month of September were the most of any MLS team. Their lone loss this month came in a 3-0 defeat at Sporting Park as Claudio Bieler, Soony Saad and C.J. Sapong each scored for Sporting Kansas City.</p>
Sun.Oct. 7<br> 9 a.m.
Sporting KC Academy vs. Andromeda FC
Swope Park Training Center (6310 Lewis)
<p class="p1">The Sporting KC Academy will host Andromeda FC Sunday morning at the Swope Park Training Center. The U-18s kick off at 9 a.m. with the U-16s to follow at 11:30 a.m. The U-16s enter the weekend with a 1-2-1 record. The U-18s are 3-0-1 after going 1-0-1 against the Colorado Rapids last weekend.</p>