{"id":2127,"date":"2022-04-01T15:52:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T15:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/bluekcblog\/well-said\/trending-now-april-2022\/"},"modified":"2023-05-19T14:46:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T14:46:30","slug":"trending-now-april-2022","status":"publish","type":"well_said","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blog\/well-said\/trending-now-april-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Trending Now April 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/bluekcblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/ED96FDC1-9A5A-4DA5-9634-D0A3593FDB3B-1024x681-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5122\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Former Sporting Kansas City and U.S. Men\u2019s National Team defender Matt Besler will return as an ambassador for the Blue KC Sporting Samaritan program for the 2022 Major League Soccer season. Besler previously served as an ambassador during his final season with Sporting in 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program \u2013 which launched in 2016 in partnership with Sporting Kansas City \u2013 recognizes students and teachers who make the local community a better place to live, work, and play.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m incredibly excited to continue my partnership with Blue KC and Sporting KC,\u201d said Besler. \u201cTogether, through the Blue KC Sporting Samaritan program, I look forward to recognizing and honoring teachers and students who are difference makers in our community.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hear more from Matt about the program below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6TQqYEJiFTw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/bluekcblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/bluekc-sporting-samaritan-logo-play-button.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5104\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue KC Sporting Samaritans are nominated online and honored monthly at Children\u2019s Mercy Park during the pregame festivities at Sporting Kansas City home matches. The Sporting Samaritan receives four tickets to the match, a behind-the-scenes VIP experience, a customized jersey, food and beverages, and a parking pass. In addition, the nominator receives two tickets to the match, a $25 Sporting Style gift card, and a parking pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to have Sporting KC legend, community leader and hometown hero, Matt Besler, as an ambassador for our Blue KC Sporting Samaritan program, which recognizes students and teachers who make a difference in our community,\u201d said Jenny Housley, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Blue KC. \u201cThe Blue KC Sporting Samaritans are shining examples of how to win in the game of life and another reason why we can all be proud to call Kansas City home. I know they will enjoy the opportunity to meet Matt and receive the red-carpet treatment from Sporting KC.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nominate someone as a Sporting Samaritan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know a standout teacher or student who truly makes a difference? 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