On Friday, SportingKC.com celebrated the new year by listing 21 reasons that Sporting fans should be excited for the 12 months ahead. With a turbulent and challenging 2020 in the rearview mirror, 2021 represents a beacon of hope for society and—hopefully—a gradual return to normalcy on the soccer field.
Taking a glance at the 2021 calendar, this year promises to be a thrilling one for Major League Soccer fanatics and casual soccer followers alike. From the resurrection of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup to several marquee international tournaments at the club and international level, here are all of the high-profile competitions to keep an eye on in 2021.