2 Degrees of Separation
How Sporting Kansas City and Toronto FC Are Connected
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.
CoachedGreg VanneyGreg Vanney managed Toronto FC (2014–2020) and LA Galaxy (2021–present).
Sporting Kansas City connects to Toronto FC in 2 degrees through DP transfer and coaching. First, Sporting Kansas City links to LA Galaxy 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. Finally, LA Galaxy links to Toronto FC via coaching: Greg Vanney managed Toronto FC (2014–2020) and LA Galaxy (2021–present).