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Eight Sporting KC players join the Rangers for clash against Colorado Springs

Sporting KC loans eight players to Swope Park Rangers - April 3, 2018

Eight Sporting Kansas City players have joined the Swope Park Rangers for tomorrow night’s match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Children’s Mercy Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT with tickets available via SeatGeek.com.


  • GK Adrian Zendejas
  • D Emiliano Amor
  • D Matt Lewis
  • D Jaylin Lindsey
  • D Cristian Lobato
  • D Graham Smith
  • M Gianluca Busio
  • F Diego Rubio


Of the eight players on loan with the Rangers, six have already appeared in USL play this season, with only Homegrown players Jaylin Lindsey and Gianluca Busio joining the squad for the first time in 2018.


Adrian Zendejas, Matt Lewis, Graham Smith and Diego Rubio all made their USL season debuts in the Rangers’ opener at Reno 1868 FC, with Rubio finding the net in a 4-3 victory.


Defenders Emiliano Amor and Cristian Lobato each appeared in their first USL game this past weekend, going the full 90 minutes in the 2-1 road loss to Las Vegas Lights FC.