Episode Details

Sporting KC was off to a flying start in Major League Soccer play. The 2-0 record included the best goal differential in the league. That’s where things stand more than a month later with the season suspended in the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Matt Besler spoke to reporters on a conference call to detail how he and teammates are handling the downtime and project how much time will be needed to regain conditioning when the season returns.

Also, you’ll hear broadcast audio and interviews from two of the organization’s greatest moments, the MLS Cup championships of 2000 and 2013. Common to both? Peter Vermes.

Story links:

Matt Besler and his teammates are locked down. But the training continues

Sam Mellinger: Sporting KC at 25: Besler, others recall humble beginnings, rise to glory

Arrowhead was lit in blue as Chiefs joined Royals, Sporting to honor healthcare workers

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