JOHNNY RUSSELL NEWS

Late call for Wednesday Russell (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's wild card match against the San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Russell has been on a good scoring run of late, totaling four goals on 10 shots (five on target) in the last three matches to put him at eight goals on the year. If the winger cannot play, then Khiry Shelton would be the next option to start against San Jose.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City's Johnny Russell named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Sporting Kansas City forward Johnny Russell came up clutch during Decision Day, and he’s been rewarded with MLS Player of the Matchday prese...

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Records brace Russell scored two goals to go with five shots (two on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Minnesota United.

Impact Once again, Russell proved to be Sporting Kansas City's difference maker for a win, the team's third in its last four games. Russell scored during each of his three appearances across the four-game span. With his recent scoring output, SKC's team is in the playoffs, beginning with a home game against San Jose scheduled for Wednesday.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Russell (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Russell avoided any sort of injury and gets straight back in the starting XI despite his presence on the injury report. The winger has had a strong 2023, and he now has the chance to get to 10 regular season goal contributions on decision day.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injury report Russell has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota United due to a groin injury. However, head coach Peter Vermes anticipates him being available for Sat...

Impact While losing the veteran winger would be tragic for Kansas City, all signs point to him being available, as his absence from training Thursday was nothing more than an off day, something that Vernes has done in the past with other veterans throughout the season. Russell has notched six goals and three assists across 24 appearances (20 starts) for SKC in 2023.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Real Salt Lake Russell scored a goal off four shots (two on target) and sent in two crosses (one on target) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Russell returned after serving a one-match ban and picked up where he left off on his previous appearance, slotting home a pass from the left flank to score his side's second goal just before the half-hour mark. That's now back-to-back starts with a goal for the attacker, who will try to keep adding to his account during Oct. 21 decisive clash against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Russell has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Real Salt Lake next Saturday.

Impact The absence of Russell was massive for SKC in their 4-1 loss at St. Louis City, so he should return to the starting lineup right away this upcoming weekend. The veteran forward has netted five goals while adding three assists in 2023.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting KC's Johnny Russell fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued three fines after Matchday 34 of the 2023 MLS season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores, sent off Russell scored once and was sent off during Saturday's clash with Houston.

Impact Russell opened the scoring from the penalty spot before being promptly sent off during Saturday's clash. The winger is a major loss as he will be suspended for Saturday's trip to St. Louis. Erik Thommy could move into the starting role at right wing with Russell on the sideline.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injury report Russell was listed on Sporting KC's injury report with an ankle problem ahead of Saturday's matchup with Minnesota, per Chad Smith of KC Soccer Journal.

Impact Russell has started seven of his last eight matches with the club, in which he registered two goals on nine shots (three on target), two assists, 29 crosses (11 accurate) and 13 corners. If Russell is unable to play, Erik Thommy could be shifted into a forward role while Marinos Tzionis slots into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in seven crosses Russell took an off target shot, crossed seven times (three accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Miami.

Impact Russell was held off the scoresheet, but led Kansas City in both crosses and chances created in the match. The winger has four goal involvements in his past five matches while taking seven shots, creating five chances and crossing 22 times over the same timeframe.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Russell (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Miami.

Impact Russell is back in the starting XI after being surprisingly added to the injury report. The winger is back on the pitch and should be a top option once more especially with four goal contributions in the last four matches.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown on injury report Russell (ankle) is in doubt for Saturday's match against Inter Miami.

Impact Russell appears to have picked up an ankle injury that could keep him out of Saturday's match. If this is the case, then Erik Thommy could move up to the wings, with Felipe Gutierrez an option to start in the midfield while both Marinos Tzionis and Gadi Kinda are on international duty.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in win Russell generated three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Russell set a season high with eight crosses (two accurate) Saturday, and took three shots (one on target) for the first time since May 21 at St. Louis. He also won one tackle and intercepted two passes before being subbed off in the 86th minute for Roger Espinoza.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against St. Louis Russell (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with St. Louis,

Impact Russell is back in the starting XI after picking up a minor injury against San Jose. The forward also scored in that match and now gets the chance to keep his purple patch going against St. Louis.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two goal contributions Russell scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus San Jose Earthquakes. He was subbed off due to injury in the 54th minute.

Impact Russell looked great while he was on the pitch Saturday, assisting the first goal of the match before he went on to score the second goal of the match. The 33-year-old now has four goal contributions in the last three games to bring his tally on the season to seven and seems to be catching fire at the most important time of the season. Russell went down early in the first half with a brutal rolled ankle but returned to the pitch before bagging his contributions. He was later subbed off in the 54th minute with the injury looking to still be lingering, but nothing more has came out about the attackers status.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Russell propels Sporting KC to 3-0 victory over Earthquakes

Johnny Russell had a goal and an assist to propel Sporting Kansas City to a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores, assists in draw Russell scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Russell scored his first goal since May 18 while also assisting Wednesday. He has earned a spot in the lineup in the last four matches, totaling one goal and one assist with 10 crosses (five accurate) and four chances created.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss against Chicago Russell had zero shots and created one chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Chicago.

Impact Russell started for the first time since recovering from the hamstring issue that left him out for almost a month but still looked a gear behind here, not having many noteworthy contributions while he remained on the pitch. Still one of SKC's biggest hopes of offensive punch, the winger will try to keep getting closer to his ideal form and be one step forward during next Saturday's home clash against Vancouver.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns questionable tag Russell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with LAFC, according to the SKC injury report.

Impact Russell was expected to miss three or more weeks with a hamstring issue but could return even sooner. The forward is a key part of the starting XI when fully fit though he is off to a slow start in 2023. Russell has scored twice and assisted once in 10 appearances (nine starts) in 2023.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out 3-4 weeks with injury Russell is set to miss 3-4 weeks with the hamstring injury he suffered just before the Portland win last weekend, KC manager Peter Vermes told Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star...

Impact Russell has already been sidelined for Sporting's last two games since injuring his hamstring during the warmups ahead of last weekend's victory against Portland, and he will remain out until late June now as well. Marinos Tzionis has been replacing him on the right wing, but Khiry Shelton is another option in the position as well.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo medical scan Russell (hamstring) is unlikely to feature in Wednesday's clash against FC Dallas as manager Peter Vermes told Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star Sunday that Russell will underg...

Impact Russell missed Sunday's win over the Timbers with a hamstring injury he suffered in training on Friday, and he seems unlikely to be available for the midweek Dallas game as he gets assessed for the severity of the issue.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch against Portland Russell (undisclosed) is not available for Sunday's clash against the Timbers, Sporting KC announced before the game.

Impact Russell has tallied two goals and an assist from 15 shots and 14 chances created across Kansas City's last eight league games, but he was a late scratch for Sunday's match with Marinos Tzionis replacing him on the right wing.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE