Kevin Kelsy scores in each half to lead Timbers to 4-2 victory over Sporting KC
Kevin Kelsy scored in each half as the Portland Timbers upped their unbeaten streak to five with a 4-2 victory over Sporting Kansas CityAPRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOHN PULSKAMP #1 - GOALIE - SPORTING KANSAS CITY
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Clean sheet in win Pulskamp made four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus St. Louis City SC.
Impact For the first time this year, Pulskamp was able to keep a clean sheet thanks to four saves Saturday. This was his best performance this season thus far, and his ability to think quick showed as three of the saves came from shots inside the box. He looks to build on this with Portland up next at home this Saturday, a match they are favored in.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting KC beats St. Louis City 2-0, ends record skid in debut of interim manager Kerry Zavagnin
Dejan Joveljic scored twice in the second half to help Sporting Kansas City end a club-record 13-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over St. Louis City at Children’s Mercy Par...APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No saves against Dallas Pulskamp registered no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Dallas.
Impact Pulskamp failed to make a save for the first time this season, allowing two goals in the loss to Dallas. He is still looking for his first clean sheet, having allowed 12 goals in six MLS appearances, only making 11 saves in that span. The keeper will face off with St Louis on Saturday, who have scored just four goals in the last five contests.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Average performance in loss Pulskamp recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Pulskamp had a middling day between the posts as SKC fell to LAFC 2-0 on Saturday. The American keeper conceded two goals, made two saves, one diving save, and two from inside his own box. Pulskamp has yet to keep a clean sheet in the young MLS season, but will have an opportunity to get on the board this Sunday against FC Dallas.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three in draw Pulskamp registered three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Minnesota United.
Impact Pulskamp had a difficult outing on Saturday against Minnesota as he conceded three goals in the first half and also three for the first time this season. He made three saves for the second time this season, bringing his total to nine in four appearances. He has yet to secure his first clean sheet of the season and will try to do so against LAFC on Saturday.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Dejan Joveljic helps Sporting KC rally for 3-3 draw with Minnesota United to end long losing streak
Dejan Joveljic scored in the 80th minute and Sporting Kansas City stormed back from a three-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United, snapping a 10-match losing streak...MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two saves in loss Pulskamp registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.
Impact Pulskamp faced four shots and stopped two of them to come away with the loss during Saturday's clash. The goalkeeper didn't exactly have an impressive match as D.C. beat him on some shots he'd probably want back. Pulskamp will hope to bounce back behind a lackluster defense moving forward.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke, Hosei Kijima lead DC United to 2-1 victory over Sporting KC
Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima scored in the second half to rally DMARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows two in loss Pulskamp made three saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-1 loss against San Jose.
Impact Pulskamp was beaten twice in just 19 minutes and could've done a better job in the second goal as he couldn't leave the net to clear the ball before Josef Martinez slotted it home. On the other hand, the goalkeeper made some nice interventions during the rest of the contest to allow his side to remain in contention. After so many years as a backup, Pulskamp finally looks like SKC's first choice at the net and he'll hope to help his side getting their first win of the year during next Saturday's visit to D.C. United.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian 'Chicho' Arango, Josef Martínez spark Earthquakes to 2-1 victory over Sporting KC
Cristian “Chicho” Arango and Josef Martínez scored first-half goals and the San Jose Earthquakes held on for a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City despite playing a man down over...MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes one save in loss Pulskamp recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Austin FC.
Impact Pulskamp had a season debut to forget, making just one save and conceding once in the second half as KC ended up with the road loss. The goalkeeper had no clean sheets and 13 goals allowed in six starts in 2024. He will now look to bounce back against San Jose on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Makes zero saves in loss Pulskamp registered no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus FC Dallas.
Impact Pulskamp had a game to forget, making zero saves for the second time in the season. The goalkeeper finished the campaign with 11 saves, 13 goals conceded and no clean sheets in six starts. He will now look for a better performance in 2025.
OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three Saturday Pulskamp had one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 45th minute.
Impact Pulskamp conceded three goals Saturday, his second most in his five starts this season. He also made just one save, his second fewest this season. If he starts again Saturday he will face a more difficult matchup versus LAFC, a side which has scored 54 goals in 30 league matches this season.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes four in loss Pulskamp made four saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Columbus Crew.
Impact Pulskamp had a rough outing Saturday as he conceded four goals, three of which were scored by Cucho Hernandez. It marked just his third start of the season and he came in after Tim Melia conceded four goals in each of the previous two matches. If he starts again Saturday versus Austin FC it will be an easier matchup versus a side which has scored 23 goals in 20 league matches this season.
JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes twice Pulskamp recorded no saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Pulskamp faced two shots and failed to stop either of them as Ryan Gauld earned all three points. It's a disappointing performance to say the least, and a performance that will likely bring TIm Melia back into the starting XI in the coming matches. Pulskamp has seen limited chances, usually when Melia is rested for mid-week matches.
MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes once in first start Pulskamp recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Pulkamp made his first start of the season Saturday with Tim Melia out of the lineup for undisclosed reasons. Pulskamp had a solid performance despite the loss as he made four saves and conceded one goal, a Cristian Arango header in the 81st minute. If he starts again Saturday it will be a more favorable matchup versus Houston, a side which has scored just nine goals in 10 league matches this season.
MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Benched against Philadelphia Pulskamp was an unused substitute in Saturday's scoreless draw against the Union.
Impact Pulskamp has been the starting goalkeeper in Kansas City more or less since Tim Melia initially injured his hamstring last July, but Pulskamp was benched Saturday after conceding four goals to Jordan Morris and Seattle last weekend and may remain the No. 2 moving forward.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blown out in loss Pulskamp recorded three saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Pulskamp got no help from the team in front of him, Ben Sweat got sent off and left Pulskamp to fend with the Seattle attack. In the end the keeper stopped three of the seven shots he faced in the one-sided loss. Tim Melia was finally back on the bench, though his actual fitness and role on the depth chart remains to be seen.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes two goals to Dallas Pulskamp made a save but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Dallas.
Impact Pulskamp was beaten by second half strikes from Alan Velasco and Jesus Ferreira as his side squandered a halftime lead and remain winless through four games this season. It won't get any easier for Pulskamp next weekend against the Sounders, which have scored six goals in MLS.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes two saves in draw Pulskamp registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Pulskamp was solid when called upon and did a good job keeping the clean sheet, but he wasn't heavily tested during the match. He has two clean sheet, one goal conceded and nine saves in three appearances so far.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Saves four in shutout draw Pulskamp made four saves in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Colorado.
Impact Pulkamp notched his first shutout of 2023 and he has conceded just one goal through the first two games of the season. He's working to solidify his job as the starting GK and will look to put on another good showing at home against the LA Galaxy.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rapids, Sporting KC end in scoreless draw
William Yarbrough finished with a career-high 11 saves to help the Colorado Rapids earn a scoreless draw with Sporting Kansas CityMARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes once in loss Pulskamp allowed a goal while making three saves during Monday's 1-0 loss to Portland.
Impact Pulskamp allowed the lone goal of the match in the sixth minute as Kansas City opened their season with a loss. The keeper allowed 18 goals in 12 appearances a year ago, but is expected to lose his starting role once Tim Melia returns to full fitness.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ends season as starter Pulskamp kept three clean sheets and allowed 18 goals in 12 MLS appearances (11 starts) after taking over from Tim Melia in goal in July.
Impact Pulskamp became KC's starter in goal after Tim Melia picked up a hamstring injury in July that ruled him out for the rest of the season. The 21-year-old Pulskamp may have done enough to maintain the starting role in 2023 even after Melia returns to fitness.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
