Sporting Kansas City is set to host Charlotte FC for their first-ever regular season matchup on June 25, 2025, at Children's Mercy Park, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT.

This match marks the completion of Sporting's schedule against all 29 teams in MLS, as they have not faced Charlotte since its expansion in 2022.

Historically, Sporting Kansas City has a favorable record in inaugural matchups against expansion teams, boasting 11 wins, 5 losses, and 6 draws.

Sporting Kansas City is looking to rebound from back-to-back losses, including a 4-2 defeat to FC Dallas in their last match on June 14, 2025.

The team aims to bounce back against a Charlotte side that is currently missing U.S. internationals Tim Ream and Patrick Agyemang due to Gold Cup duty.

Charlotte FC holds a record of 8 wins, 9 losses, and 1 draw in the 2025 MLS season, placing them 9th in the Eastern Conference.

However, Charlotte's recent performance has been shaky, with five consecutive losses and seven defeats in their last nine matches since late April.

The team has struggled on the road, with a 2-7-1 away record and has conceded nine goals after the 75th minute, ranking third in the MLS for such late-game collapses.

Key players for Charlotte include midfielder Pep Biel, who leads the team with 12 goal contributions, and forward Wilfried Zaha, who is tied for second in goals and assists.

On the other side, Sporting's forward Dejan Joveljic is in exceptional form, contributing to 12 goals this season, placing him fourth in the MLS Golden Boot standings.

Interim head coach Kerry Zavagnin has led Sporting to 15 points with a record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses since taking charge in late March.

Milestones for Sporting players include forward Daniel Salloi nearing a tie for sixth in club history for appearances and midfielder Memo Rodriguez approaching 10,000 minutes played in his MLS career.