Sporting KC: Sporting's Graham Zusi conducts virtual visit to Children's Mercy Hospital

By Sam Kovzan

One week after Sporting Kansas City midfielder Ilie Sanchez conducted a virtual visit to the main Children's Mercy campus in Kansas City, Missouri, to interact with patients at the facility, MLS All-Star defender Graham Zusi followed suit.

Zusi called in on Tuesday to chat with kids about his favorite quarantine foods, his favorite athlete—Michael Jordan, of course—and what he is currently growing in his garden. Best of all? His dog, Baci, joined in to show off some tricks.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Sporting players have been unable to visit Children's Mercy Hospital in person. But the coronavirus hasn't stopped them from interacting with patients at the facility and brightening their days.

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