In the second-half, SKC rolled out a distinct lineup featuring Stefan Cleveland, Jack Francka, Ethan Bartlow, Luca Antongirolami, Nikos Clarke-Tosczak, Cielo Tschantret, Kwaku Agyabeng, Makhi Francis, Shane Donovan, Zamir Loyo Reynaga, and Stephen Afrifa.

The team’s upcoming preseason slate includes two additional Florida scrimmages against MLS clubs, Chicago Fire on January 24 and Charlotte FC on January 31, before returning to Kansas City.

The starting 30-minute lineup featured John Pulskamp, Justin Reynolds, Ian James, Wyatt Meyer, Jayden Reid, Jake Davis, Jacob Bartlett, Manu Garcia, Shapi Suleymanov, Dejan Joveljic, and Daniel Salloi.

Sporting Kansas City opened 2026 preseason with a 1-0 scrimmage win over Florida International University in Palm Beach Gardens, with the decisive goal coming in the eighth minute from Shapi Suleymanov, assisted by Dejan Joveljic after a turnover forced by Jake Davis.

Makhi Francis came close to boosting the lead, hitting the underside of the crossbar from about 20 yards, signaling persistent attacking pressure as the scrimmage concluded 1-0.

Following the Florida sessions, Sporting Kansas City will head to Palm Springs, California for the Coachella Valley Invitational from February 3 to February 14.

Match took place January 17, 2026, at The Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with SKC prevailing 1-0 over FIU.