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Sporting Kansas City and the New England Revolution will meet in a poignant milestone match at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday — the 250th MLS game hosted at the iconic Kansas City venue. But for SKC, this isn’t just a number. It’s a match played with heavy hearts. The club continues to mourn the loss of former midfielder Gadi Kinda, who tragically passed away earlier this week at age 31. Kinda, a fan favorite from 2020 to 2023, brought flair, fire, and leadership to the pitch — and now leaves behind a legacy etched into the club’s DNA. Sporting KC (3-8-3, 12 points) enters Saturday looking to build off two gritty road draws — a 2-2 comeback in St. Louis

The San Diego Padres snapped their six-game losing streak in dramatic fashion Friday night, edging out the Atlanta Braves 2-1 thanks to a clutch ninth-inning solo home run from Manny Machado. With this win, San Diego extended their perfect record against Atlanta this season to 5-0, sparking hopes of a turnaround under manager Mike Shildt. According to Shildt, this victory could be the spark the team needs to shift momentum. He noted that the team has been persistently working to shake off recent struggles and believes this breakthrough could be the catalyst for sustained improvement. On the opposite side, the Braves are buoyed by the high-energy return of Ronald Acuna Jr. After nearly a year on the sidelines recovering from

The New York Yankees will aim to bounce back after a rare slip in their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies, following a narrow 3-2 loss in Friday night’s opener. While the Yankees are maintaining momentum in the American League East, the Rockies are fighting to avoid making unwanted baseball history. Friday’s game saw the Yankees’ four-game winning streak come to an end, but they still hold a solid five-game lead over the Toronto Blue Jays. The loss was a minor hiccup in what has otherwise been a dominant season so far for New York. In contrast, the Colorado Rockies’ win was a rare highlight in a bleak season. With a record of 9-42, they remain at the bottom of

Orlando City SC and the Portland Timbers will both look to rebound from U.S. Open Cup exits when they meet in MLS play Saturday night in Central Florida. Orlando (6-2-6, 24 points) suffered a 3-2 home loss to Nashville SC on Wednesday in the Open Cup Round of 16. Coach Oscar Pareja stuck with many regular starters, including Marco Pasalic, who notched a goal and an assist. Martin Ojeda also played 60 minutes in that match, continuing to anchor Orlando’s attack. Ojeda, who has eight goals and three assists including a hat trick against the New England Revolution on May 10, continues to build an MLS MVP-caliber campaign. Orlando’s unbeaten streak of 13 matches across all competitions came to an