A Massive Sporting KC Rumor and World Cup Fever

For the Glory KC is back with the 183rd episode of the show!

Sporting Kansas City made news this week, despite being on their extended World Cup break. The Athletic reported that Sporting KC are interested in future Ivory Coast and current Toulouse winger, Yann Gboho. The French club is asking for $20 million for the left winger. We grind tape (for real this time) and learn more about Gboho. Plus, get into the newfound ambition of Sporting KC under new majority owner Peter Mallouk who confirmed the team is “doing everything [they] possible can during the break.”

Most of the rest of the podcast is dedicated to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From the United States Men’s National Team and their outstanding performance against Paraguay to all things Kansas City and the World Cup. We went to the Fan Fest, the Plaza, Crown Center, Union Station and a Netherlands watch party.

The short version: go out and experience it! There is so much to do and see, even beyond the games. Make some new soccer friends! It was all beautifully run and organized.

We also get into our play-by-play of the Kansas City World Cup Fan Fest. We have some tips for travel and to stay hydrated (for free), as well as other things you can do for cheap or free to take in this experience.

In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:

• The KC Current are looking to expand their stadium
• HB Køge Women win another trophy
• more World Cup fever!

Here is a rundown of sections and start times:

• Intro, World Cup and Meeting Listeners – 0:00
• Sporting KC – 13:04
• USMNT – 30:02
• Kansas City and the World Cup – 49:51
• Digital Crawl – 1:29:33

Upcoming Games

• Argentina vs. Algeria, TUE, June 16 at 8:00PM CST (in KC)
• England vs. Croatia, WED, Jun 17 at 3:00PM
• USMNT vs Australia, FRI, June 19 at 2:00PM
• Scotland vs. Morocco, FRI, June 19 at 5:00PM
• Netherlands vs. Sweden, SAT, June 20 at 12:00PM
• Ecuador vs. Curacao, SAT, June 20 at 7:00PM (in KC)
• Full World Cup Schedule

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