JACOB DAVIS NEWS

Out Saturday Davis (hamstring) is out for Saturday's trip to Dallas.

Impact Davis isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he is struggling with a hamstring. It seems the defender will be given decision day to try and get back to full fitness. He finishes the regular season with 27 appearances (25 starts) and a career-high three goals and assists.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Saturday Davis assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Davis recorded his third assist of the season Saturday as he set up Stephen Afrifa's goal in the 63rd minute. It was one of his season-high three chances created in the match. He also intercepted one pass and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in return Davis generated eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Minnesota United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute.

Impact While unable to directly contribute to a goal for a third straight time, Davis established a new season high in crosses. With them, the defensive midfielder also logged multiple accurate crosses, something he had not accomplished since May.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension return Davis has completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Davis has been a regular on the right side of the defense for Kansas City, and he's expected to recover his starting role right away following a brief one-game absence. He's up to three goals, two assists, 23 chances created and 45 crosses in 24 appearances (22 starts) this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, gets sent off Davis had an assist, but was also sent off in the second half of Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Davis set up Alan Pulido to open the scoring in the 55th minute before being shown his second yellow card in stoppage time. Davis will be suspended for next week's match against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return Davis scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Orlando City SC.

Impact After missing the last three matches due to his participation in the Olympics, Davis returned to the ptich Saturday and marked the occasion with the opening goal assisted by Stephen Afrifa. He added a secondary assist and one chance created. Davis also helped his side keep a clean sheet with one won tackle, two interceptions and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Away with national team Davis will miss three matches while training with the US Olympic team.

Impact Davis is set to miss the final three matches before the MLS break while training with the Olympic team. The defender has been an excellent option for the second season in a row and earned a reserve call up for Olympics.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Davis scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Austin FC.

Impact Davis notched his second goal of the season as he beat the goalkeeper with a beautiful long-range shot in the 63rd minute. Additionally, he registered four tackles.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs contract extension with SKC Sporting KC has signed Davis to a contract extension until the end of the 2027 season, the club announced Wednesday. The deal also includes an option for the 2028 campaign.

Impact Davis came through the Academy ranks but established himself as a regular on the right side of the defense midway through the 2023 season, and he has never looked back since. Davis is expected to return to the starting lineup to face Real Salt Lake on Saturday after missing the previous match with a suspension.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 1, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Completes one-game ban Davis completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

Impact Davis missed the 2-1 loss against Minnesota United after picking up five yellow cards, but the defender should be ready to return to face RSL. He's been a regular on the right side of Sporting Kansas City's defensive line, going the full 90 in his previous nine appearances.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended due to yellow cards Davis picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's 3-3 draw against St. Louis City and will be suspended to face Minnesota United on Saturday.

Impact Davis has been booked in four straight appearances, and the right-back, who's played every single minute for Sporting KC, will sit out the next match. His next chance to feature will come against Real Salt Lake on May 4, and Kayden Pierre could be in line to make his first start of the season as his replacement Saturday.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First MLS goal Davis scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44th minute.

Impact Davis produced a man of the match performance during Sporting Kansas City's 3-1 victory Saturday over Toronto. In addition to scoring his first MLS goal, Davis also provided his first assist of the season. Davis broke through to the first team starting XI in 2023, making 30 appearances (28 starts) and managing one assist, after spending parts of four seasons in the Kansas City youth academy. While the goal contributions are welcome, they should not be expected for Davis, who now has recorded just two shots on target over 36 total appearances (34 starts) for Kansas City between 2023 and 2024.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 22, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Second season breakout Davis made 30 appearances and assisted once during his second season in MLS.

Impact Davis was set to open the season as the second-choice right-back and instead he finished it as a massive piece of the starting XI. The right-back will head into pre-season as the presumed starter and barring a poor pre-season he should head into the 2024 campaign with a starting XI.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Five crosses in PK win Davis recorded five crosses (one accurate) and three tackles in Wednesday's 0-0 (4-2) penalty shootout win over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Davis, who was questionable heading into the match with a knee strain, recorded five crosses in the 90 minutes of regulation and helped keep the Earthquakes without a shot on target. His attack was also unable to score in regulation, but they got the job done in the penalty shootout which gives Davis at least three more games this season. He faces St. Louis SC in a best-of-three series starting on the road Sunday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Davis (knee) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's wildcard matchup versus the San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Davis cleared fitness and will start his 21st MLS match in a row. He's averaged about 2.5 tackles per match in 26 games this year.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee strain Davis (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's wild card match against the San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Davis has had a great season with the team, starting the last 20 matches in a row, recording an assist on 42 crosses (nine accurate) and 52 tackles in that span. If he has to sit out Wednesday, then veteran Graham Zusi could be an option to start if needed.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records first assist of season Davis assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Davis recorded his first goal contribution of the season Saturday as he set up Alan Pulido's second goal in the 44th minute to take the 2-1 lead into halftime. He also won two tackles and made one clearance as he played the full 90 minutes for his sixth consecutive match.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Busy defensively Davis had four tackles (three won) and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd minute.

Impact Davis had plenty to do behind the ball during Saturday's loss, piling on defensive volume throughout the match. The wing-back has stepped into his own on the right flank in 2023, earning a consistent role in the starting XI of late. He's yet to get a goal or primary assist in MLS but Davis seems to have secured a stable role in the starting XI.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in four crosses Davis had four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Impact Davis has now provided four or more crosses in four straight games after Saturday's win. The defender has whipped in 21 crosses (five accurate) over those four games while also providing six tackles (two won). Davis opened up the season only playing in one of Sporting's first nine games, but since then he is yet to miss a game and has started in all but one of those matches.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in win Davis took a shot, made two interceptions and won three of seven tackles in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Minnesota United.

Impact Davis has started three consecutive league games at right-back, and he played well Saturday especially as Kansas City won its second match in a row. But Graham Zusi is returning from injury and is likely to take back the starting spot from Davis soon enough.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE