ERIK THOMMY NEWS

On bench Saturday Thommy (foot) is on the bench in Saturday's clash against Los Angeles FC.

Impact Thommy only missed one game due to his foot problem. He was a rather consistent starter before being sidelined, so he may soon get an opportunity in the three-man midfield currently occupied by Memo Rodriguez, Zorhan Bassong and Jake Davis. In that case, Thommy could also be a source of set-piece crosses as he took 40 corner kicks over his previous 28 MLS appearances.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out with foot injury Thommy (foot) was not an option during Saturday's 3-1 loss to St Louis, per Tom Timmermann of the St Louis Post-Dispatched.

Impact Thommy was not able to recover from a minor foot injury, missing his first MLS match since June. He had previously played the last 15 league games, totaling three goals and three assists with 43 shots (nine on target), 27 chances created and 66 crosses (17 accurate).

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two off bench Thommy scored two goals from four shots (three on goal) and completed three successful long bars in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Colorado.

Impact Thommy made an abbreviated appearance on Wednesday, coming off the bench for only the third time this season, and used his short time on the pitch wisely, scoring his sixth and seventh goal of the MLS season. The German looks to boost KC's small playoff chances with a crucial matchup against Minnesota at home this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each score 2 goals, Sporting KC beats Rapids 4-1

Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each scored two goals to help Sporting Kansas City beat the Colorado Rapids 4-1

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sends in two crosses Thommy crossed twice inaccurately during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Thommy was held off the scoresheet during a quiet performance Saturday, leading SKC with two crosses. Thommy has just one goal involvement over his last three starts while combining for six shots, three chances created and 15 crosses over that timeframe.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win over Orlando Thommy assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Thommy assisted Daniel Salloi's goal in the 52nd minute Saturday, his fourth assist of the season. He also took three shots for the fourth consecutive match and won one tackle and made two clearances on the defensive end. He was subbed off in the 62nd minute for Alan Pulido.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory at San Jose. Thommy scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Thommy scored his first goal in 12 games, bringing his tally to five for the season. He has a goal in each of his last two starts. The midfielder took five set pieces in this game, more than any of his teammates. His 48th-minute goal was an excellent finish following some strong dribbling between defenders.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Thommy made an assist, had two off-target shots, created two chances and made three tackles (two won) during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Colorado.

Impact Thommy wasn't brilliant as usual but still had some nice plays, including the assist for Johnny Russell to open the scoring in the 48th minute. That's now four goals and three assists over 19 starts for the playmaker, who's on pace to set career highs in both categories this season.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Seattle Thommy (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Seattle.

Impact Thommy was originally expected to miss more than two weeks but instead he was sidelined for just under a week. The midfielder is now straight back into the starting XI where he should maintain a consistent role.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out despite training Thommy (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Seattle.

Impact Thommy returned to training this week but is still not fit enough to compete, now missing his third straight game. However, this leaves him in a decent spot to return in the club's next match, although that is still up in the air.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Training Thursday Thommy (hamstring) was present at training Thursday, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Thommy is back in training in some capacity, though he's still expected to miss a few weeks. With that in mind Thommy likely won't be any sort of option for Saturday's clash with Seattle. Thommy will instead target a return for a June 15 trip to LA Galaxy.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out for a few weeks Thommy will be out for a few weeks due to a hamstring injury, according to manager Peter Vermes, per Daniel Sperry of the KC Star.

Impact Thommy had to bow out early in the club's last match due to injury, with it now being confirmed as a hamstring issue that will leave the club without their regular starter for a few weeks. With him starting in every match he has been available so far, this will force a change, with Marnios Tzionis being his likely replacement. Thommy will now hope for a speedy recovery, likely aiming for a return within the next two to three weeks.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in defeat Thommy left with an undisclosed injury in the 18th minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Portland Timbers.

Impact Thommy only managed to complete a few passes before being replaced by Felipe Hernandez at Portland. This issue puts the usual starter at risk of missing the midweek game versus Vancouver, in which either Hernandez or Marinos Tzionis could take his place in the lineup. That event would be a hard blow considering that Thommy is the team's top scorer with four goals in 13 matches.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in defeat Thommy assisted once to go with six shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Austin FC.

Impact Thommy notched his first assist of the season in the 63rd minute as he delivered the ball to Jake Davis, who then scored from long-range. The midfielder took six shots in the game; however, none of them were on target.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at Austin Thommy (personal) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Austin.

Impact Thommy reappears following a one-match absence, taking a spot within a three-man midfield alongside Nemanja Radoja and Memo Rodriguez. The German has logged over 70 minutes in each of his last 11 appearances and has taken at least one shot in 10 of them. Additionally, his four goals are the highest figure on the squad over the current campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back with team Thommy (personal) is back with the team after his wife gave birth Saturday, according to manager Peter Vermes.

Impact Thommy missed Saturday's clash to be with his wife but is now back with the team. The midfielder should be fully fit and available for Saturday's trip to Austin, where he has a good chance to go straight back in the starting XI.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Thommy is out for Saturday's clash with Houston due to personal reasons.

Impact Thommy will miss at least one match with the personal absence. Until there's more info about this it's impossible to speculate how long Thommy could miss. Memo Rodriguez gets the start with Thommy out.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nets fourth goal Thommy scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Thommy struck for the fourth time this season and third time in his last two games as he starts to heat up in the attacking third. He has started every match and played five 90s in nine appearances as he cements his role as one of his side's most important attacking players.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Thommy and Sporting Kansas City host Saint Louis City SC

Erik Thommy leads Sporting Kansas City into a matchup with Saint Louis City SC after a two-goal showing against Inter Miami

APRIL 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets brace Thommy scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Thommy was exceptional Saturday despite the loss, as he scored a brace after finding the net in the sixth minute and the 58th minute for the club's only two goals of the match. This gave the midfielder his second and third goal contribution of the season, with his last coming in the opening match of the season against Houston on Feb. 25. He has yet to miss a start, appearing to be a crucial player once again this season after getting the start in 33 contest last season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances at LA Thommy recorded four shots (one on goal) and five chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Thommy had a great offensive outing and led KC in both shots and chances created, but couldn't help them score to win on the road. The midfielder also logged season-highs in both stats. He has one goal in three starts, after finishing 2023 with five goals and five assists.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in season opener Thommy scored a goal off his lone shot and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Houston.

Impact Thommy was having a very quiet performance until the 61st minute, when he made a great individual play before firing a very well-placed shot into the far post to open the scoring for SKC. After putting up one of the best seasons of his career in 2023, the midfielder just showed he can keep it up on this new campaign.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant second season Thommy made 38 appearances and scored five times while adding five assists during the 2023 season.

Impact Thommy's second season in MLS went about as perfectly as could have possibly been hoped. The midfielder reached double-digit goal contributions and played nearly 3,000 minutes. Thommy truly lived up to the expectations from when he was signed and made a big impact in the heart of the midfield.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses in PK win Thommy had two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 0-0 (4-2) penalty shootout win over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Thommy, who was questionable heading into the match, put together a solid 90 minutes and scored in the penalty shootout win Wednesday. He recorded seven crosses in his second consecutive game and created two chances for the 12th time this season. Now he faces a best-of-three series versus St. Louis SC starting on the road Sunday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Wednesday Thommy (calf) is in the lineup for Wednesday's wild card match versus the San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Thommy has totaled a goal on 12 shots (two on target) and 16 crosses (three accurate) in the last five matches to end the regular season with five goals and five assists during his second year in the MLS.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE