Sporting KC kicked off its 2025 MLS regular-season campaign on Saturday night in Austin, Texas. After a 1-0 defeat on Wednesday night at the hands of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, Sporting fell by the same scoreline once again.

The Verde & Black opened the MLS season and the Nico Estévez era on Saturday night with a 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City in cold and rainy conditions at Q2 Stadium. More: Aust

Osman Bukari scored late in the second half and Brad Stuver made it stand up in his 81st consecutive start in goal to lead Austin FC to a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in a season opener