News Summary
Sporting Kansas City II will play their first match in 20 days against Austin FC II at Parmer Field. The game is part of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro regular season, following a previous scoreless draw between the teams. SKC II’s Bryan Arellano will be featured, along with other key players, as they look to capitalize on Austin’s recent strong performances. Fans can watch live through the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
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Sporting Kansas City II (SKC II) is set to play their first match in 20 days on Friday night against Austin FC II. The game will take place at Parmer Field, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT. Fans can catch the action live through the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
This matchup marks the second encounter between SKC II and Austin FC II during the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro regular season. The two teams first clashed on May 2, 2025, where they ended in a scoreless draw. Austin managed to secure an extra point in penalty kicks following that closely fought match.
SKC II last took to the pitch on June 7, where they faced Houston Dynamo 2. This match concluded in a 1-1 draw, with Bryan Arellano netting a goal in the 40th minute. Arellano, a former Austin FC II player, is currently in his first season with SKC II. His goal against Houston was assisted by Maouloune Goumballe, who leads the team with three assists this season. Goumballe has been a key player, logging 12 starts and accumulating a team-high of 1,075 minutes on the field.
Serving as team captain, Cielo Tschantret follows closely in minutes played, with 1,065 across 12 matches. He has contributed significantly to the team, scoring one goal and achieving 464 completed passes in his second professional season. Another standout player for SKC II is Nati Clarke, who has started 11 of 12 matches and recently celebrated his first professional goal on June 1 against Colorado Rapids 2.
On the roster, current Academy players Andrew Johnson and Luis Cruz-Ayala have signed amateur deals, with each having appeared in two games so far. Cruz-Ayala made his first professional start against Houston, while Johnson played 28 minutes in his second appearance.
However, SKC II will be without Anthony Samways for this upcoming match against Austin FC II, as he received two yellow cards in the previous match against Houston. This creates an opportunity for other players to step up in his absence.
Austin FC II, coached by Brett Uttley, has been a strong contender lately, boasting six positive results in their last seven matches. This will be Austin’s first home match since a 1-1 draw against Houston on May 30. The team’s leading scorer, Peter Grogan, has found the back of the net three times in MLS NEXT Pro play, with three other players contributing two goals each.
Following the match with Austin FC II, SKC II will return home to face Portland Timbers 2 on Saturday, July 5. This game, labeled as Game 13 in the MLS NEXT Pro schedule, will also be held at Children’s Mercy Victory Field. Tickets are available for $10 through SeatGeek.com, and the match will stream live on MLSNEXTPro.com.
Fans are encouraged to use the match-specific hashtag #ATXvSKC on social media platforms to join in the conversation. For the latest updates and insights, supporters can follow SKC II on their social media handles: X: @SportingKCII and Instagram: @SportingKCII. Austin FC II can be found on X: @AustinFCII and Instagram: @AustinFCII.
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- Austin FC II vs SKC II Shootout Win
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