Sporting Kansas City schedule "major player announcement" for Tuesday, drop Roger Espinoza hint

Roger Espinoza playing for Wigan Athletic

There's something "major" brewing in Kansas City.


Sporting Kansas City announced Monday morning that they will host two events, a press conference and fan forum, on Tuesday to accompany the announcement of a "major player signing". There were no details as to who the player is in the club's press release, but CEO Robb Heineman offered a big clue on Sunday night by tweeting out a photo of a presumed Roger Espinoza jersey.

Espinoza has been linked for months with a return to Sporting KC, who also have not been shy in admitting their interest in him. The Honduran international was with the club from 2008-2012 before joining Wigan Athletic on a free transfer in January 2013.


At Wigan, Espinoza made 43 league apperances and scored two goals in his two years with the English club.