England in talks for friendly against Sporting Kansas City after
Short overview
England are negotiating a behind-closed-doors friendly against MLS side Sporting Kansas City following their World Cup opener against Croatia. The match would take place between the Croatia game on Wednesday and the Ghana match next Tuesday.
England are in discussions to play a behind-closed-doors friendly against Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City after their World Cup opener against Croatia, sources have confirmed.
Timing and logistics
The proposed friendly would take place between England's first group match against Croatia on Wednesday in Dallas (21:00 BST) and their second group game against Ghana next Tuesday (21:00 BST). Talks are underway, but sources close to the Football Association have stressed that details, including the opposition, have yet to be finalized.
Training base and facilities
England are based in Kansas City for the duration of the tournament and train daily at Swope Soccer Village, located just 15 minutes' drive from the city center. Sporting Kansas City, the local MLS franchise, is managed by former Switzerland international Raphael Wicky.
Previous friendly and purpose
England have already played one behind-closed-doors game in the United States, against Miami FC during their pre-tournament camp in Florida. If another friendly is arranged, it is expected to be used primarily to build match fitness for players who do not see significant minutes against Croatia.
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