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Peter Vermes and players weigh in on upcoming Champions League challenge

Exactly four weeks remain until Sporting Kansas City kick off their 2019 season with a monumental showdown against Mexican club Deportivo Toluca FC in the first leg of the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Round of 16. Tickets for the Feb. 21 matchup at Children’s Mercy Park are now available at SeatGeek.com.

With two shutout wins under their belts to open the 2019 preseason, presented by Children’s Mercy, Sporting KC are in full preparation mode for a daunting Champions League test that will require the side to play its earliest competitive match ever.

Sporting KC broadcaster Carter Augustine was with the team in Scottsdale, Arizona, this week to talk with Manager Peter Vermes and players about the upcoming Champions League challenge.