Sporting KC II vs Ventura County: MLS Next Pro Match Preview

Match Context

Sporting KC II host Ventura County at Swope Soccer Village on 07 May 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. The fixture has not started yet, with Sporting KC II currently 6th in the Frontier Division (and 13th in the Eastern Conference) on 7 points, goal difference -15. Ventura County arrive in strong shape, sitting 1st in the Pacific Division and 4th in the Eastern Conference on 14 points, goal difference +1, pushing for promotion play offs (1/8-finals).

Sporting KC II Availability

There are currently no listed injuries or suspensions for Sporting KC II, and no players are flagged as questionable. With the full squad available, coach selection will be purely tactical, with options across all lines from goalkeepers J. Kortkamp and J. Molinaro to attackers T. Ikoba and M. Rodríguez. No player is reported as sidelined or doubtful.

Ventura County Availability

Ventura County also report no absentees in the latest data: no injuries, no suspensions, and no questionable players ahead of kickoff. That leaves the entire roster at the coach’s disposal, including midfield options like Tucker Lepley and I. Parente and a deep attacking group featuring I. Luna, A. Medina and Maximus Steelman.

Impact Summary

With both teams at full strength and no attacking contributors sidelined, the attacking output will depend entirely on form and tactical execution rather than enforced changes to either lineup.