I-70 Derby
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Sporting Kansas City vs St. Louis City SC
The I-70 Derby between Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC extends the historic Kansas City-St. Louis sports rivalry to MLS.
Latest Season Snapshot
Full Comparison
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Western | Western |
| City | Kansas City, KS | St. Louis, MO |
| Founded | 1996 | 2023 |
| MLS Cups | 2 | 0 |
| Stadium | Children's Mercy Park | CityPark |
| Capacity | 18,467 | 22,500 |
| Stadium Type | soccer-specific | soccer-specific |
Sporting Kansas City Notable Players
- Preki
- Matt Besler
- Graham Zusi
St. Louis City SC Notable Players
- Joao Klauss
- Eduard Löwen
- Roman Bürki
About Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City, formerly the Kansas City Wizards, is a founding MLS franchise with two MLS Cup victories. The club's move to Children's Mercy Park in 2011 revitalized the franchise and set the standard for soccer-specific stadiums.
About St. Louis City SC
St. Louis City SC entered MLS in 2023 and immediately won the Western Conference in their inaugural season. The club plays at the stunning CityPark stadium in downtown St. Louis, one of the newest soccer-specific venues in North America.