St. Louis City SC resumes Major League Soccer action on July 16, 2026, with a match against Sporting Kansas City. The game is scheduled to take place at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
This match marks the return to league play for both teams following the Leagues Cup break. City SC enters the contest looking to improve its standing in the Western Conference, while Sporting KC aims to climb from the bottom of the table.
Key players to watch include St. Louis forward Simon Becher and Sporting's Alan Pulido, who has been a consistent scorer. The rivalry between the two clubs has intensified since City SC joined MLS in 2023.