Sporting KC Struggles Continue as KC Current Bounce Back

Sporting Kansas City's woes continue on the road, but the KC Current find success at home.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:40pm

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Sporting Kansas City suffered another loss on the road, this time against Real Salt Lake, while the KC Current rebounded with a strong showing at home against NJ/NY Gotham FC. The For the Glory KC podcast recapped the weekend's soccer action in Kansas City, including Sporting KC's lineup changes, the arrival of new player Capita Capemba, and the sudden departure of Sporting Director Mike Burns. The KC Current's victory, led by the return of Temwa Chawinga and a standout performance from Croix Bethune, provided a bright spot for local fans.

Why it matters

The contrasting fortunes of Sporting KC and the KC Current highlight the ups and downs of the local soccer scene. Sporting KC's continued struggles raise questions about the team's direction, while the KC Current's bounce-back win demonstrates their potential to be a force in the league after a dominant 2025 season.

The details

Sporting Kansas City traveled to Salt Lake City, where they have historically struggled, and put in a poor performance against Real Salt Lake. The podcast hosts discussed the lineup choices, substitutions, and a stunning goal from RSL's Gozo. On the other hand, the KC Current earned a victory over NJ/NY Gotham FC, with the return of Temwa Chawinga and a standout game from Croix Bethune. The podcast also touched on news surrounding Sporting KC, including the arrival of Capita Capemba, the extension of Zorhan Bassong, and the sudden departure of Sporting Director Mike Burns.

  • Sporting Kansas City traveled to Salt Lake City on April 5, 2026.
  • The KC Current hosted NJ/NY Gotham FC on April 5, 2026.
  • Capita Capemba officially arrived at Sporting KC.
  • Zorhan Bassong signed a contract extension with Sporting KC.
  • Mike Burns departed as Sporting Director of Sporting KC.

The players

Sheena

Co-host of the For the Glory KC podcast.

Capita Capemba

A new player who officially joined Sporting Kansas City.

Zorhan Bassong

A Sporting Kansas City player who signed a contract extension.

Mike Burns

The former Sporting Director of Sporting Kansas City who departed the team.

Temwa Chawinga

A player for the KC Current who returned to the team and had an immediate impact.

Croix Bethune

A KC Current player who moved to a new position and immediately showed her quality.

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What they’re saying

“We also talk about the news from the Keeping Current podcast where KC Soccer Journal Editor, Thad Bell, shared some pretty interesting thoughts about Vlatko Andonovski's involvement (or lack thereof) in some recent roster moves.”

— Chad Smith, Co-host of For the Glory KC podcast

What’s next

The KC Current will face Corinthians SC in the Teal Rising Cup on Thursday, April 9, and then play in either the 3rd place or 1st place game on Sunday, April 12, depending on the results of the Thursday match. Sporting Kansas City will host the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, April 11.

The takeaway

The contrasting fortunes of Sporting KC and the KC Current highlight the challenges and opportunities in the local soccer landscape. While Sporting KC continues to struggle, the KC Current's bounce-back win demonstrates their potential to be a dominant force in the league, providing hope for soccer fans in the Kansas City area.