Sporting KC Youth Soccer

MLS Sporting Kansas City Youth Programs

Sporting KC Youth Soccer is the youth-development arm tied to MLS club Sporting Kansas City, with weekly classes, camps, and league play across three Kansas City-area facility hubs.

Programs for Kids

Tracks span recreational entry through select and development. Programs include:
- Sporting Stripes (ages 2-5)
- Sporting Stars (early youth)
- Camps and skills training
- Tournaments (four formats)
- Recreational, select, development, and winter leagues
- Academy Affiliates program (partner club network)

What's Included

• 24 turf fields and 7 grass fields across three KC-area facilities
• Connection to the MLS Sporting Kansas City brand and methodology
• Sponsor partnerships with Adidas, Price Chopper, BCBS, Nissan
• Six integrated components including the Sporting Club Network

Experience

The MLS-club affiliation gives players touchpoints with the professional environment. The Academy Affiliates network connects local clubs to the Sporting curriculum without requiring a switch of club.