SKC II Match Preview: Sporting KC II Opens Up Three-Match Home Stretch With Sunday Showdown Against MNUFC2

Sporting Kansas City II Kicks Off A Three-Game Home Stand On Sunday, May 21st, As They Welcome Minnesota United FC II To Swope Soccer Village

Match Information

• Sporting Kansas City II vs. Minnesota United FC II
• Sunday, May 21, 2023
• 7:00 p.m. CT
• Swope Soccer Village, Kansas City, Missouri
• Tickets: SeatGeek.com

Sporting Kansas City II (3-3-2, 11 points) hosts Minnesota United FC II (1-6-1, 4 points) on Sunday, May 21st. This match is the first of a three-game home stand for Sporting KC II, who are coming off a 1-1 draw with FC Tulsa on the road last weekend.

Sporting KC II currently sits in sixth place in the Central Division, while Minnesota United FC II is in 10th place. However, both teams are just three points out of a playoff spot, so there is still plenty to play for in the remaining regular season matches.

Sporting KC II will be looking to continue their strong home form on Sunday. They are 2-1-1 at Swope Soccer Village this season, with their only loss coming to league leaders Union Omaha. Minnesota United FC II, on the other hand, has struggled on the road this season, going 0-4-1 in their five away matches.

Key Players

• Sporting KC II:

  Forward Ozzie Cisneros is the team's leading scorer with three goals this season. Midfielder Grayson Barber has also been a key player for Sporting KC II, contributing two goals and two assists.

• Minnesota United FC II: Midfielder Noah Billingsley leads the team with two goals this season. Forward Ethan Finlay has also been a key player for Minnesota United FC II, contributing one goal and two assists.

What To Watch For

• The battle in midfield: Both Sporting KC II and Minnesota United FC II have strong midfielders, so the battle in the middle of the park could be key in deciding the outcome of the match.
• Sporting KC II's home form: Sporting KC II has been tough to beat at home this season, so Minnesota United FC II will need to be at their best to get a result on Sunday.
• Minnesota United FC II's need for points: Minnesota United FC II is in need of points to climb up the standings, so they will be motivated to get a result on Sunday.

The match will be streamed live on MLSNEXT Pro's YouTube channel.