Sporting Kansas City continues to celebrate the life and legacy of Ron Newman, the club’s original head coach who passed away Aug. 27 at age 84. Newman led Kansas City for over three seasons from 1996-1999, racking up 50 regular season wins at the helm.
To pay tribute to Newman, supporters at Children’s Mercy Park are encouraged to participate in a moment of applause in the 50th minute of Saturday’s match between Sporting KC and Orlando City SC. This act will honor Newman’s 50 wins as Kansas City’s head coach and commemorate his profound impact on the sport of soccer in the United States.