3 Degrees of Separation
How Charlotte FC and Sporting Kansas City Are Connected
Played ForShared PlayersJustin Meram played for both Charlotte FC and Columbus Crew
CoachedSigi SchmidSigi Schmid managed LA Galaxy (1999–2004, 2017–2018) and Columbus Crew (2006–2008).
DP TransferDP TransferDejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.
Charlotte FC connects to Sporting Kansas City in 3 degrees through shared players, coaching and DP transfer. First, Charlotte FC links to Columbus Crew via shared players: Justin Meram played for both Charlotte FC and Columbus Crew Then, Columbus Crew links to LA Galaxy via coaching: Sigi Schmid managed LA Galaxy (1999–2004, 2017–2018) and Columbus Crew (2006–2008). Finally, LA Galaxy links to Sporting Kansas City via DP transfer: Dejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.