KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Potts Law Firm, a nationally recognized litigation firm based in Houston, Texas, has been retained by former Sporting Kansas City II Head Coach Istvan Urbanyi following his unexpected termination. Urbanyi, who had been with the Sporting KC organization for more than 11 years, was dismissed on August 12, 2025, through a press release stating only that he was “no longer with the team.”
“Coach Urbanyi loyally served the Sporting KC organization in multiple roles for over a decade, most recently earning a promotion to Head Coach of Sporting KC II this past January,” said Potts. “He is internationally recognized as a professional soccer coach with over 20 years of coaching experience in both the United States and Europe and we are honored to be representing him.”
Coaching Legacy at Sporting Kansas CityUrbanyi is not the first high-profile coach to depart from Sporting KC this year. In March, the club also announced a “parting of ways” with longtime Manager Peter Vermes, who led the team from 2009 until 2025. The coaching changes come after Sporting KC fell to last place in the Major League Soccer (MLS) standings.
Potts Law Firm: Advocates for Athletes and CoachesPotts Law Firm is a national litigation firm known for handling sports law, contract disputes, and wrongful termination cases involving professional athletes and coaches. Derek Potts has been featured on ESPN’s Behind the Lines and HBO’s Real Sports for his work in groundbreaking sports litigation. He also successfully prosecuted the landmark case of Listenbee vs. Texas Christian University on behalf of a Division I collegiate football player.
About Potts Law FirmWith offices across the United States, Potts Law Firm represents clients in complex litigation, employment disputes, and sports law cases. The firm is dedicated to defending the rights of athletes, coaches, and professionals facing wrongful termination and contract violations. Learn more at www.potts-law.com.
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