Young USMNT take on top-scoring Qatar in Gold Cup semifinal showdown
Doug McIntyre explains what to expect from the USMNT-Qatar Gold Cup semifinal on Thursday and what's at stake for the U.S.JULY 29, 2021
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Pepi leads FC Dallas against Sporting Kansas City following 3-goal performance
Ricardo Pepi leads FC Dallas into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City following a three-goal outing against Los AngelesJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City take the field
The Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City take the pitchJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
REPORT: Venezia deal for Gianluca Busio moves forward The USMNT midfielder is inching closer to Italy.
JULY 17, 2021 • STARSANDSTRIPESFC.COM
Kansas City players combine for storybook goal in U.S. soccer's 6-1 win over Martinique In the U.S. 6-1 win over Martinique, KC players Gianluca Busio and Nicholas Gioacchini hooked up for the final goal.
JULY 16, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Dike scores twice as US routs Martinique 6-1 in Gold Cup
Daryl Dike scored twice and helped force an own goal, helping the United States to overwhelm Martinique 6-1 and clinch a berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinalsJULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eryk Williamson or Gianluca Busio in World Cup Qualifiers? FOX Sports Analyst Stu Holden Weighs In ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
JULY 13, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Gianluca Busio given "really special feeling" by raucous KC crowd on USMNT debut ' MLSSoccer.com Most of those inside Children’s Mercy Park for Sunday night’s Gold Cup Group B doubleheader were supporting the US men’s national team as th...
JULY 12, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Vines lifts US over Haiti 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup opener
Sam Vines scored his first international goal on a header in the eighth minute, and a U.S. team mostly of backup players opened the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 victory over HaitiJULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing in Gold Cup Busio will join the United States for the upcoming Gold Cup.
Impact Busio may only have to miss a couple matches because SKC are fortunate enough to not have another match until July 21. Busio has been awesome for them this season, starting every match and going a full 90 in all but one contest, so his presence will be missed no matter how many games he's out for.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist Busio recorded one assist with three crosses (one accurate), two corners and two chances created during a 2-0 win Sunday against the Galaxy.
Impact Busio recorded the assist to Kansas City's second goal, scored by Khiry Shelton. The former possesses two assists across his last six starts. Busio recorded 28 corners, 12 chances created and 11 accurate crosses during that span.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Why Sporting KC teenager Gianluca Busio is attracting European interest and a USMNT Gold Cup call The 19-year-old is on the USMNT Gold Cup squad and could move from MLS to Europe soon. Let's break down his game.
JULY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
SportsBeat KC: SKC's Busio taking game to next level. And is KC NWSL close to victory? Sporting KC’s Gianluca Busio gets the first national-team call-up of his young and bright career.
JULY 1, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Gianluca Busio ' USMNT ' U.S. Soccer Official Website National Team: The most experienced professional to ever represent the USA at a U-17 World Cup will bring a dynamic element to the American...
JULY 1, 2021 • USSOCCER.COM
Altidore, Hamid, Green cut from US CONCACAF Gold Cup roster
Forward Jozy Altidore, goalkeeper Bill Hamid and midfielder Julian Green were among the 36 players cut Thursday from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold CupJULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stars with three shots in win Busio had three shots (off target), two crosses (one accurate), two dribbles, three corners, eight tackles (five won) and four fouls committed in Saturday's 2-1 win over LAFC.
Impact Busio had a busy day at the office and was very productive on both ends of the ball. Set pieces boost his peripheral numbers and he's a huge factor in some formats but remains without a goal or an assist in four straight now while only getting a major contribution on two separate occasions all season thus far.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MLS announces new league for 2022, Gianluca Busio to Serie A!? | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
JUNE 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Creates three chances in loss Busio took two shots and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Portland. He also made two interceptions and won three of four tackles in the match.
Impact Busio was solid on both sides of the ball on Saturday but it wasn't enough to earn a result against the Timbers. Still, the 19-year-old has firmly established himself as not just a starter but a contributor in many different aspects for his side, and he is regularly turning in good performances. On Wednesday he faces Colorado, which are third in the Western Conference.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Transfer chase heating up for Sporting KC rising star Gianluca Busio | MLSSoccer.com The market for Sporting KC and US youth national team rising star Gianluca Busio continues to heat up. There has long been interest in the h...
JUNE 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Altidore, Guzan on early US roster for CONCACAF Gold Cup
Forward Jozy Altidore and goalkeeper Brad Guzan are on a preliminary 59-man United States roster with a mostly junior varsity appearance for next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, the cha...JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SSFC Spotlight: The next step for Gianluca Busio The versatile midfielder has options.
JUNE 17, 2021 • STARSANDSTRIPESFC.COM
Busy in draw Busio put five shots off target to go with two chances created from 12 crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Austin FC.
Impact Busio has yet to see a consistent payoff with assists, but his work rate has put him in the upper end of the leaderboards in a few different attacking stats. As he's also taken 19 corners in the last two matches, Busio has guaranteed himself good value by taking a high number of set pieces as well. Up next is a trip to Portland, which have conceded 11 goals in seven matches.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Salloi scores in 71st, Sporting KC ties Austin FC 1-1
Daniel Salloi tied it in the 71st minute and Sporting Kansas City held on for a 1-1 draw with expansion Austin FCJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASN: In moving from prospect to impact player, SKC's Busio entering key phase of his career Recently seen as a top youth prospect, Gianluca Busio has been one of the top midfielders in MLS this season after a red-hot start with Spor...
JUNE 11, 2021 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM
Sources: Sporting KC receive more offers for Gianluca Busio from Italy | MLSSoccer.com Sporting Kansas City have received more offers from Serie A clubs for midfielder Gianluca Busio, sources confirm to MLSsoccer.com. ESPN's Ta...
JUNE 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
