Sporting KC looks to make statements of play and protest in re-start

Soccer is the first professional team sport to return to action in the U.S., and Sporting KC gets back into action on Sunday against Minnesota. All Major League Soccer games are being played in Orlando, and re-starting competition isn’t the only message from the players.A group called Black Players for Change, which include’s Sporting’s Khiry Shelton, made its first public demonstration before Wednesday’s first game in the MLS is Back Tournament. More than 170 players participated, some wearing “Silence is Violence” T-shirts, took part in the pregame protest. Sporting is expected to deliver a message before its opening game.In a press conference setting in Orlando, Shelton, Matt Besler and Sporting KC coach Peter Vermes spoke to the re-start and demonstrations, as did Star beat writer Shaun Goodwin on SportsBeat KC with host Blair Kerkhoff.Story links:Sporting KC has set up camp at for MLS is Back, ready to playKansas City’s bid takes next step to bring 2026 World Cup to heart of North America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices