There was big soccer news in the city over the weekend as on Sunday afternoon Sporting Kansas City announced they had signed Brazilian player Jeferson on loan from Brazil club Vasco da Gama.
↵The 27-year-old mid-fielder will be with the club until the end of the calender year, at which time Sporting KC will have the option to purchase his contract.
↵In 15 appearances with another Avai last season, another team in Brazil, Jeferson netted four goals.
↵More info on the signing can be found at Sporting Kansas City’s website.