Sporting Kansas City produced a powerful second-half turnaround to beat the Colorado Rapids 4–2 at Children's Mercy Park on Sunday, 31 August 2025, in a Major League Soccer Matchday 29 fixture that kicked off at 00:30 UTC. Fotis Bazakos of the USA was the referee for the contest. The Rapids led 2–1 at half-time, but Sporting responded decisively after the break to claim all three points in front of their home supporters.

At that stage of the 2025 MLS season, the result carried major implication...