2 Degrees of Separation
How Columbus Crew and Sporting Kansas City Are Connected
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.
Columbus Crew connects to Sporting Kansas City in 2 degrees through coaching and DP transfer. First, 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.