The Sporting Kansas City Academy U-18s and U-16s continued their push for the playoffs in the 2015-16 U.S. Soccer Development Academy on Saturday, facing Real Colorado in a doubleheader at Swope Soccer Village.
The U-18s kicked off the action with a pivotal 1-0 win as Felipe Hernandez scored the game’s only goal from the penalty spot. Three players who signed Academy contracts with the Swope Park Rangers last month featured in the match as goalkeeper Steve Tekesky earned a clean sheet, defender Ezra Armstrong contributed to the shutout and Will Little spearheaded the midfield.