WEB Sporting Kansas City hosts Indy Eleven in US Open Cup

Round of 16 Match Preview

Match Details

* Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 * Time: 7:30 PM CST * Location: Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas * Streaming: ESPN+

Teams

* Sporting Kansas City (MLS) * Indy Eleven (USL Championship)

Storylines

* Sporting Kansas City is a four-time US Open Cup champion, most recently winning in 2017. * Indy Eleven is the lone USL Championship representative remaining in the tournament. * The winner of this match will advance to the quarterfinals.

Players to Watch

* Sporting Kansas City: Johnny Russell, Daniel Salloi, Alan Pulido * Indy Eleven: Manuel Arteaga, Ayoze, Solomon Asante

Prediction

Sporting Kansas City is the favorite to win this match, but Indy Eleven has shown they can be a dangerous opponent. Expect a close match with Sporting Kansas City ultimately advancing to the quarterfinals.