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Report: Sporting KC to change majority ownership in $700m MLS deal

Sporting Kansas City is entering a new chapter. The Illig family, owners of the club since 2006, have agreed to sell a 71% stake to current limited partner Peter Mallouk in a deal that values the franchise at roughly $700 million, according to Forbes. The figure marks the highest valuation ever paid for a majority stake in Major League Soccer.

Raphael Wicky, manager of Young Boys

Sporting KC reportedly set to appoint Raphael Wicky

Sporting KC are nearing an agreement with former Chicago Fire and Young Boys manager Raphael Wicky, according to the Athletic. The Swiss manager, who has previously played and coached in MLS, is set to replace long-time manager Peter Vermes, who parted ways with the club after a winless start to last season. He is the first major appointment from new CSO David Lee.

Frequently asked questions

M-Net Television purchased Pretoria City FC in July 1994.

After M-Net purchased Pretoria City FC they sought permission to change the club’s name to maximise brand awareness.

SuperSport is a collection of television channels owned by MultiChoice who are in turn, owned by parent company Naspers, a broad-based multi-national media group.

The club’s official home ground is the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club is known as Matsatsantsa (The Swanky Boys) or The Spartans by fans.

They have won 12 major domestic honours.

They have won the PSL three times (2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10).

Ronald Lawrence 224 (including Pretoria City matches).

Bradley Grobler with 58 goals.