Sporting Kansas City signed 15-year-old academy midfielder Zamir Loyo Reynaga to a professional contract on Wednesday, securing one of the club’s most promising young talents through the 2030-2031 season with a club option for 2031-2032.
The deal features a unique structure that will see Loyo Reynaga begin with an MLS NEXT Pro contract for SKC II during the 2026 season before elevating to a Homegrown Player MLS contract with the first team in 2027. The phased approach reflects the club’s commitment to developing the teenager while managing his progression to the senior level.
Loyo Reynaga has already made history with Sporting Kansas City, becoming the youngest player ever to debut for SKC II at 14 years and 251 days. The attacking midfielder spent the first leg of the 2026 preseason training with the first team in Florida, where he impressed the coaching staff with his adaptation to professional demands.
\”When I arrived at the club, I wanted to assess the existing talent within our system and it quickly became clear that we had a player in Zamir with special talent and high potential based on how he was performing last season at the age of 14 – debuting with SKC II and playing regularly for the U-18s,\” said a club official.
The left-footed midfielder has drawn attention from both the United States and Mexico, representing both nations at the youth international level. His technical ability and game intelligence have been identified as standout qualities.
\”Zamir is a left-footed attacking midfielder with excellent technical ability and high game intelligence. He experienced our first-team environment and adapted well to the demands during preseason,\” the club noted.
Loyo Reynaga will rejoin SKC II for the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season as the club continues its development pathway for academy products.
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